Communication - Interpersonal Communication, B.A.

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)

Accelerated BA/MA

Seniors accepted into the Accelerated Degree Pathway program may substitute the following 5000-level graduate courses for 4000-level electives, earning dual credit toward their BA degree and the MA in Strategic Communications (Leadership in Communications). Admission to the ADP program requires a 3.0 undergraduate GPA. All course substitutions must be approved by the graduate advisor. Limit: 10 hours.

MCOM 5043 Foundations of Communication Research
MCOM 5513 Women in Media
MCOM 5523 Global Communication
MCOM 5563 Media Law
MCOM 5643 Digital Media Strategy
MCOM 5910 Seminar