Humanistic Concepts (choose one course from two of the three fields
represented) - 6 credits
ENGL 205, ENGL 287, ENGL 288, HIST 101, HIST 102, HIST 202, PHIL 101,
or PHIL 102
Cultures, Languages and Social Structures of Other Countries of
the World - 6-9 credits Part A: Foreign Language - 3-6 credits
Successful completion of three credit hours in a foreign language at the
130 level or higher or six credit hours of foreign language in sequence.
Entry level for students continuing with a language will be determined
by placement. Part B: Global Studies Awareness - 3 credits - may be satisfied
through Option 1 or Option 2
Option 1 – Completion of an approved Study Abroad Course
Option 2 – Completion of one of the following:
COMM 210, ENGL 277, GEOG 121, HIST 111, HIST 112, HON 101, POLI 101, or
RELG 103
Structure and Development of the United States - 3 credits
HIST 201 or POLI 201
Human Health and Behavior (choose one) - 3 credits
ECON 110, HLED 121, PHED 122, RSM 120, PSYC 101, or SOC 101
Creative Expression (choose one) - 3 credits
ARTH 105, ARTH 106, ARTS 103, ARTS 104, ENGL 201, MUS 110, THEA 101, or
THEA 201
II. FRESHMAN GRADUATION REQUIREMENT - 3 Credits
University 110 , The First-Year Experience
UNIV 110 is required for all new entering freshmen and for new transfer
students with fewer than 12 transfer credit hours unless the transfer
student has satisfactorily completed a college transition course (these
hours need to be included as three credits of the total credits required
for the degree).
III. FOUNDATION COURSES - 6 Credits
Communication 101 Introduction to Communication
Communication/Theater 140 Oral Communication
IV. MAJOR REQUIREMENTS - 40 credits
Communication 274 Organizational Communication
Communication 302 Communication Law and Ethics
Communication/Theater 334 Small Group Communication
Communication/Theater 341 Advanced Public Speaking
Communication 401 Communication Theory
Communication 402 Communication Research and Thesis
Communication 495 Communication Internship
Choose ONE (1) course from the following:
Communication 304 Gender Communication
Communication 311 Health Communication
Communication 412 Special Topics in Communication
Choose FIVE (5) additional communication-related courses from
any discipline (including Communication) at the 300-400 level pre-approved
by the advisor. Courses in this category include, but are not limited
to:
COMM 304, COMM 311, COMM 412, ENGL 390, ENGL 462, ENGL 465, JOUR 307,
JOUR 309, JOUR 310, JOUR 312, PHIL 305, PHIL 317, PHIL 318, PSYC 303
V. MINOR REQUIREMENT - 18-27 Credits
Students will select a minor in consultation with their advisors. They
will choose from any minors listed in the Coastal Carolina University
catalog, including, but not limited to the following: Art History, Art
Studio, Biology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Computer Science,
Dramatic Arts, Economics, English, Environmental Science, Exercise and
Sport Science, Fitness, French, German, Graphic Design, Health Promotion,
History, International Studies, Journalism, Latin American Studies, Mathematics,
Marine Science, Music, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Pre-Law,
Psychology, Sociology, Spanish, Statistics, Women’s Studies.
VI. ELECTIVES - 9-22 Credits
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION - 120 CREDITS
