St. Scholastica's communication major prepares students to design, adapt, and analyze mediated and interpersonal messages appropriate for specific audiences in a variety of settings.  Students will be able to create and critique persuasive arguments and conduct research.  The liberally educated Communication major understands the rights and responsibilities of communicators and the historical and contemporary contexts of the field.

Graduation Requirements

General Education Requirements ENG 1110- First Year Composition CTA 1102 - HumanCommunication I. Cultural Diversity II. Social Sciences IIIa. World Language (4 cr) (exempt if 3 yrs in HS) IIIb. World Language (4 cr) (exempt if 3 yrs in HS) IV. Literature V. Analytical Reasoning VI. Natural Science VII. History VIII. Fine Arts IX. Philosophy X. Religious Studies XI. Writing Intensive - Upper Division Class

Communication Major Core Requirements These are the classes you MUST take: CTA 1102    Human Communication CTA 1114    Mass Communication CTA 2201    The Moving Image CTA 2240    Intercultural Communication CTA 2525    The Media, Race and Gender CTA 2850    Media Theory and Research CTA 3445    Argumentation CTA 4400    Advertising CTA 4404    Public Relations CTA 4417    Mass Media Law and Ethics CTA 4445    Persuasion In addition, students are required to ENG 1110 or equivalent transfer courses.    A grade of “C” must be maintained in all required courses. Students need to apply to the Communication major after completing 12 CTA credit hours but before completing 30 credit hours of CTA courses.   The CTA credits taken prior to admission to the major must average a C+ (2.3).   Students apply to the major by writing a brief essay, submitting three graded work samples (1 of which must be from a CTA course), completing the application to major form with a current unofficial transcript attached, and being interviewed by a departmental faculty member.