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Why Study Communication at Missouri State? • You can develop and improve your career options. Employers rate communication skills among the top qualities that they look for in potential new employees.
Dixie Williams, Assistant Director of Admissions – Transfer Coordinator Undergraduate Admissions, Carrington 204 Phone: (417) 836-5517 Website: MissouriState.edu/otc Email: DixieWilliams@MissouriState.edu Degree Program Advising
• To Increase your understanding of interpersonal and intrapersonal relationships. Strong communication skills are a vital part of personal and professional success.
Dr. Shawn Wahl, Department Head School of Communication Studies Craig Hall 375
• You will enjoy the flexibility of having both “seated” (classroom) and online courses available.
Phone: (417) 836-4423 Email: Communication@MissouriState.edu Website: www.MissouriState.edu/TableRockCom
• Explore the many specialized areas within the department that will prepare you to work in a wide variety of communication industry settings.
OTC Table Rock Campus
Common Career Fields for Communication Graduates • Advertising • Business • Education • Government • Health • International Relations • Arts & Entertainment
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• Law • Marketing • Media • Public Relations • Social Services • Technology
Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Minority/Female/Veterans/ Disability Employer and Institution.
Complete Your
Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies with MSU at
Table Rock
Year 1 and 2
Year 3 and 4 at MSU
Important Notes about This MSU Major
Complete your Associate of Arts degree!
Fall Year 1
The Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies requires you to have a minor. If you are interested in taking additional seated (classroom) courses, consider the minor in Technical Writing. There will be a variety of seated and online courses, that are needed to complete this minor, available at the Table Rock Campus. Please consult with your advisor regarding other online minor options.
With the Associate of Arts you will have met MSU’s general education requirements. Your advisor will assist you in the selection of your courses. The following fully transferable courses will be included as they fulfill a vital part of your MSU major requirement.
COM 100 Intro to Major (recommended) 1 hr COM 209 Survey of Communication Theory 3 hrs COM 300+ Elective Upper Division 3 hrs COM 315 Public Speaking II 3 hrs Minor Course 3 hrs General Electives (300 + level) 3 hrs Total Hours 16 hrs
OTC Course
MSU Equivalent
Spring Year 1
COM 105 COM 150 COM 200 (201)
COM 115 MED 120 COM 205
COM 205 Interpersonal Communication Theory and Skills COM 210 Research Methods COM 322 or 328 Minor Course General Elective Total Hours
Transfer to Missouri State! To transfer to MSU, you must: 1. Apply for admission and submit a $35 application. Apply online at: www.MissouriState.edu/admissions/transfer . If you need assistance, call (417) 836-6929, or email: AdultStudentServices@MissouriState.edu 2. Submit transcripts to: Missouri State University Office of Admissions 901 South National Avenue Springfield, MO 65897 3. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Turn in your application before March 31st to take full advantage of financial assistance. 4. Schedule an appointment with your academic advisor by calling (417) 836-4423. 5. Register for classes and order textbooks!
3 hrs 3 hrs 3 hrs 3 hrs 3 hrs 15 hrs
Fall Year 2 COM 325 Nonverbal Communication 3 hrs COM 350 Rhetorical Tradition 3 hrs COM 495 Internship (recommended elective) 3 hrs Minor Course (300 + level) 3 hrs General Elective (300 + level) 3 hrs Total Hours 15 hrs
To be officially admitted to this degree program, students must have: • Completed at least 59 credit hours • Completed the General Education Basic Required Courses (which are met through OTC’s AA degree) • A combined (MSU and transfer) GPA of 2.50 or higher or have a GPA of 2.75 for the last 30 completed hours • Completed COM 115 (OTC’s SPE 102), MED 120 (OTC’s COM 102) and COM 209 (through MSU) with a GPA of 2.50 or higher. Students should consult with their COM advisor when selecting COM electives to fulfill degree requirements.
Spring Year 2 COM 436 Communication and Leadership 3 hrs COM 499 Program Assessment 0 hrs 2 x Minor Course (300 + level) 6 hrs General Electives (at 300 + level) 3 hrs Upper Division COM 3 hrs Total Hours 15 hrs
Department of Communication School of Communication Studies Craig Hall 375 u (417) 836-4423 Communication@MissouriState.edu www.Communication.MissouriState.edu www.MissouriState.edu/TableRockCom