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Academic Programs Bachelor of Arts Degree | Minor | Master of Arts Degree General Communication Studies Option Interpersonal and Organizational Communication Option GENERAL COMMUNICATION STUDIES
Option The General Speech option, as the title implies, is concerned with all the dimensions found in the communication field. It requires course work in both the rhetorical and behavioral dimensions of the field and then permits the student to elect additional work in communication theory, rhetoric, and public address. Course Units Prerequisites Lower Division (12 units required) Comm 200 -Gateway to Communication Studies (3) None Comm 130-Essentials in Public Speaking (3) None Upper Division (39 units required)
Category A: Core Courses (18 units) Category B: (6 units) Category C***: (9 units) Comm 420-Advanced Concepts in Organizational Communication (3) Comm
220, 307 Comm 442I-Campaign Persuasion (3) GE Foundation Comm 444-Communicating Civility (3) GE Foundation **Meets GEA.3 Critical Thinking Requirement *** Comm 490-Special Topics in Communication may substitute for 3
units in Category C OR for 3 units in Category D. Check course description in the Schedule of Classes Only courses in which adequate ("C" or above) grades have been earned may be applied to satisfy upper division requirements in the major. Classes taken in which less than adequate grades are received must be repeated until an adequate grade is achieved.
INTERPERSONAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION Option (COMMBA03; 51 Units) The Interpersonal and Organization Communication option is designed for students who wish to prepare themselves for careers in public and private organizations requiring well-developed communication skills and a knowledge of interpersonal and organizational behavior. Students choosing this option will study the theoretical and applied aspects of interpersonal and organizational communication as they function in complex organizations. They will also develop a wide range of communication skills useful in organizational environments.
Course Units Prerequisites Lower Division: (12 units required) and 3 units from one of the following courses: Comm 130-Essentials in Public Speaking (3) None Comm 171-Voice and Applied Speaking (3) None Upper Division (39 units required) Category A Core Courses: (27 units) Comm 220-Elements of Organizational Communication (3) None Comm 300-Survey of Rhetorical Theory (3) GE Foundation Category B: (6 units) Comm 421-Communication in Bargaining and Negotiation (3) None Comm 439-Communication and Popular Culture (3) None Comm 450-Communication Training in Organizations (3) None Category C: (6 units) Comm 344-Theory and Techniques of Interviewing (3) None Comm 430-Advanced Intercultural Communication (3) Comm 330 **Meets GEA.3 Critical Thinking Requirement *** Comm 490-Special Topics in Communication may substitute for 3 units in Category C OR for 3 units in Category D. Check course description in the Schedule of Classes ****Only 3 units of Internship may count toward meeting the requirements of the major Only courses in which adequate ("C" or above) grades have been earned may be applied to satisfy upper division requirements in the major. Classes taken in which less than adequate grades are received must be repeated until an adequate grade is achieved. The Rhetorical Studies option is designed for students who wish to approach the study of human communication from a cultural or historical-critical perspective. In this option, students will give particular attention to the historical development of rhetoric, the study of persuasion, popular culture, media culture, and political and public affairs.
Course Units Prerequisites Lower Division: (9 units required) Comm 131 and 131W**-Essentials of Argumentation (3) None and 3 units from one of the following courses: Comm 130-Essentials in Public Speaking (3) None Comm 171-Voice and Applied Speaking (3) None Upper Division: (39 units required) Category A Core Courses: (18 units) Category D: (6 units) Comm 421-Communication in Bargaining and Negotiation (3) Comm 307 Comm 430-Advanced Concepts in Intercultural Communication (3) Comm 330
NOTES: *Meets GE.A.2 Oral Communication Requirement **Meets GEA.3 Critical Thinking Requirement *** Comm 490-Special Topics in Communication may substitute for 3 units in Category C OR for 3 units in Category D. Check course description in the Schedule of Classes ****Only 3 units of Internship may count toward meeting the requirements of the major Only courses in which adequate ("C" or above) grades have been earned may be applied to satisfy upper division requirements in the major. Classes taken in which less than adequate grades are receive must be repeated until an adequate grade is achieved. Minor The Department of Communication Studies at California State University, Long Beach offers a Master of Arts degree. The Option in Speech Communication involves advanced work in communication studies. A student may construct a personalized program that draws from the following areas: rhetorical, interpersonal, organizational, or intercultural communication, performance studies, forensics, or instructional communication. Prerequisites and Requirements B. The Department requires a minimum of thirty semester hours (including four thesis credits in the Thesis Option) for the Master’s Degree. The University requires a minimum of twenty-four graduate credits be completed in residence. C. Students must either pass the Department’s comprehensive examination or write an acceptable thesis. D. The Department expects its graduate students to possess
the writing skills necessary for advanced study. The University mandates
that students pass the Graduate Writing Proficiency Examination or its
equivalent. Persons who have passed the CSULB University Writing Examination
do not need to take the test again. If you believe you have taken an
equivalent examination, consult the Graduate Advisor. Students should
pass an acceptable writing examination no later than the end of the
first semester of graduate study. B. Students must meet all prerequisites before enrolling
in graduate courses, except for COMM 541 or 546. Individuals may petition
for waiver of this rule prior to registering for courses if compelling
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