Communication - Interpersonal Communication, B.A.

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OSRHE Program Code: 207

CIP Code: 090100

Major Code: 5320

University Core (Total Listed 42-44)

For full list of courses see University Core (Bachelor’s) .

Major Requirements

Communication - Interpersonal Communication: 48-56 Minimum Required Hours

Required Courses: 33 Credit Hours

Interpersonal Communication Elective Courses: 9 Credit Hours

Select from the following courses:

Additional Elective Courses: 6 Credit Hours

Any MCOM Course

Frequently, students attempt to take upper division courses in other Mass Communication majors, but lack the prerequisite gateway course. The following are “gateway” courses which may be taken as electives:
MCOM 1123 - Basic Photography
MCOM 1133 - Media Writing
MCOM 2063 - Intro to Brand Comm/Advertisin
MCOM 2153 - Intro to Organizational Comm
MCOM 2193 - Principles of Public Relations

Modern Language Requirement: 0-8 Credit Hours

All students completing a B.A. in Communication - Interpersonal Communication shall complete the first two semesters of a second language. Students may alternatively fulfill the language requirement by proof of academic work in the second language (CLEP test through the Elementary II level, for example SPAN 1224), four years of high school language courses, or transfer work from another institution.

Electives to bring total to: 124 Minimum Required Hours

Minimum Grade Requirements

Average in all college course work and course work at UCO: 2.00
Average in major courses: 2.50

Accelerated Degree Pathway (ADP)

Students in the B.A. in Communication - Interpersonal Communication program are eligible to pursue an M.A. in Strategic Communications-Leadership in Communications degree while still an undergraduate, which means that they can take courses that will count toward both the B.A. and M.A. degrees. A formal application to the M.A. in Strategic Communications-Leadership in Communications program and approval from the Department of Mass Communication are required. For more information, please see the Accelerated Degree Pathway requirements for the M.A. in Strategic Communications-Leadership in Communications in the Graduate Catalog.