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Communication Studies (B.S.)

Granite State College’s Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies hones the skills of analytical thinking, compelling writing, effective persuasion, and clear expression to prepare graduates to work in an information- based economy and to be engaged citizens of a media-driven culture.

The major is well-suited to students interested in careers or further studies in such areas as public relations, public service, nonprofit advocacy, and corporate communications. Courses provide students the opportunity to study fundamental theory and multiple sectors of practice in the discipline of communication and to prepare to contribute to public and private enterprises that consistently need to convey messages effectively, manage information appropriately, and respond ethically and effectively to opportunities and to crises.

Students will:

Survey foundational theories of communication relating to individuals, groups, and mass media.
Create and deploy distinct messages suited to various audiences, situations, and settings.
Identify strengths and weaknesses of communication practices in organizations and effect strategic improvements to those practices.
Analyze and critique rhetorical strategies and communication methods specific to cultural, media, and industry norms.
Employ an understanding of the impact of cultural differences on communication in a global context.
Demonstrate aptitude with qualitative and quantitative research methodology and data analysis as these inform and are applied in the field of
communication studies.
Integrate individual reflection on questions of ethics, conflict, and citizenship as these shape human communication.

Early Course Group		Taken early in the degree program.
CRIT 500	Critical Thinking	4 cr
CMPL 511	Software Tools	4 cr
ENG 500	Writing Process	4 cr
MATH 502	College Mathematics	4 cr
COMM 553	Presentational Communication	4 cr
ENG 508	Media and Its Messages	4 cr
HUMN 505	Introduction to Ethics	4 cr
Middle Course Group		Taken in the middle of the degree program.
COMM 550	Interpersonal Communication	4 cr
COMM 551	Small Group Communication	4 cr
MGMT 514 or MGMT 629	Principles of Marketing or Global Marketing	4 cr
MGMT 566 or MGMT 620	Organizational Behavior or Effecting Postive Change in Organizations	4 cr
ENG 600 or ENG 601	Expository Writing or Writing for the Professions	4 cr
Upper Course Group		Taken near the end of the degree program.
IDIS 500 or MGMT 568	Research Methods or Strategic Data Analysis	4 cr
COMM 601	Trends in Digital and Social Media	4 cr
COMM 602	Media and Strategic Communication	4 cr
MGMT 621	Managing Conflict	4 cr
Capstone Course		Taken after all other requirements in the major.
COMM 650	Integrative Capstone: Project in Communication Studies	4 cr
Anytime Courses		Choose courses of interest at any time to fill openings in your degree program.
Arts and Culture		Choose 1: HUMN 550, HUMN 551, HUMN 560 (GP), HUMN 561, ARTS 601, or ENG 604
Literature and Ideas		HUMN 502
History and Politics		Choose 1: POL 550, POL 554, or POL 600
Social Science		Choose 1: PSY 501 or SOC 501
Science		4 cr
General Electives		Choose additional courses to reach required total of 120 credits. (recommended: SOSC 519, SOSC 500, SOC 601)
Global Perspectives Requirement		4 cr
Total		120 cr (minimum)
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