Communication, BS

Program Coordinator: Linda Kean (102 Joyner East; 252-328-4227; keanl@ecu.edu)

The BS in communication has concentrations in interpersonal/organizational communication, journalism, media studies and public relations. Students must be admitted to the School of Communication prior to pursuing a major. Admission may be requested upon acceptance to ECU. Students are required to meet with a School of Communication’s advisor in order to apply. Entering freshmen must have a minimum 3.0 un-weighted high school GPA. Continuing or transfer students may apply for admittance, provided he or she has a minimum overall GPA of 2.5. To continue in any communication major, the student must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.

A minimum grade of C- (1.7) is required in all COMM courses that count toward the major. In addition, a minimum grade of C- (1.7) must be achieved in all COMM prerequisites before students can advance in the curriculum.

Minimum degree requirement is 120 s.h. of credit as follows:

1. General education requirements - 40 s.h.

(For information about courses that carry general education credit see General Education Program.)

2. Demonstrated foreign language proficiency through level 1002 - 6 s.h.

Note: Foreign language through level 1004 is required for the journalism concentration. This is a requirement for graduation. The additional 6 s.h. will not be applied toward the journalism concentration total.

3. Core - 6 s.h.

4. Concentration area - 33-34 s.h.

(Choose one)

Interpersonal/Organizational Communication - 33 s.h.:

Journalism - 34 s.h.:

Note: Foreign language through level 1004 is required for the journalism concentration. This is a requirement for graduation. The additional 6 s .h. will not be applied toward the journalism concentration total.

Concentration core - 19 s.h.

Choose 9 s.h. from:

Choose 3 s.h. from:

Capstone course - 3 s.h.

COMM 4321 - In-Depth Reporting Capstone

Media Studies - 33 s.h.:

Public Relations - 34 s.h.:

Note: Public Relations students must maintain a 2.5 cumulative grade point average to remain in the concentration.

Communication, BS

1. General education requirements - 40 s.h.

2. Demonstrated foreign language proficiency through level 1002 - 6 s.h.

3. Core - 6 s.h.

4. Concentration area - 33-34 s.h.

Interpersonal/Organizational Communication - 33 s.h.:

Concentration core - 21 s.h.

Choose 3 s.h. from:

Choose 3 s.h. from:

Choose 3 s.h. COMM electives

Capstone course - 3 s.h.

Journalism - 34 s.h.:

Concentration core - 19 s.h.

Choose 9 s.h. from:

Choose 3 s.h. from:

Capstone course - 3 s.h.

Media Studies - 33 s.h.:

Concentration core - 21 s.h.

Choose 3 s.h. from:

Choose 3 s.h from:

Choose 3 s.h. COMM electives

Capstone course - 3 s.h.

Public Relations - 34 s.h.:

Concentration core - 19 s.h.

Choose 6 s.h. from:

Choose 3 s.h. from:

Choose 3 s.h. from:

Capstone course - 3 s.h.

5. Minor or structured electives to complete requirements for graduation.