Communication Studies  

Mission 

The communication studies program at Viterbo University prepares students to communicate ethically and effectively as professionals in diverse fields through distinct majors in visual communication and organizational communication.

Student Learning Outcomes  

  • Demonstrate critical and innovative thinking.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and awareness of skills in oral, written, and visual aspects of communication.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to apply communication theories.
  • Demonstrate understanding of opportunities available in the field of communication, including technical, interpersonal, group, and organizational communication.
  • Know and effectively use current technology related to the communication field.
  • Understand the influence of culture on communication and respond effectively to cultural differences.
  • Demonstrate ethical, legal, and social accountability for communication behavior.
  • Demonstrate skills expected of a future professional in the field, including abilities to (specific for each area.)

Communication Studies, Organizational Communication Focus (Bachelor of Science) 

  • core curriculum and mission seminars – see the core curriculum section of this catalog 
  • communication studies core – COMM 110, 118, 140, 205, 211, 230, 414, 460, 490
  • communication studies core support – PSYC 100 or SOCL 125
  • organizational communication requirements – select one emphasis
    • internal – COMM 310, 311, 318, 319, ECON 102; MGMT 342, 375, 448
    • external – COMM 310, 311, 315, 316, ECON 102; MKTG 351, 352, 450
  • final degree requirements – see the degree requirements section of this catalog for specific requirements of the Bachelor of Science degree as well as final graduation requirements

The total credits of the major requirements are 52-63. The core curriculum and mission seminars require 38-52 credits. A total of 128 credits, 43 of which need to be at the 300/400 level, are required to graduate. Transfer courses and waivers and/or substitutions could modify these credit totals.

Communication Studies, Visual Communication Focus (Bachelor of Science) 

  • core curriculum and mission seminars – see the core curriculum section of this catalog
  • communication studies core – COMM 110, 118, 140, 205, 211, 230, 414, 460, 490
  • visual communication core – ARTS 107, COMM 141, 331, 336, 337
  • visual communication requirements – select one emphasis
    • digital media –COMM 220, 321 or 322 or 421, 328, 332
    • graphic design – COMM 220 or 328 or 332, 321, 335, 421
  • final degree requirements – see the degree requirements section of this catalog for specific requirements of the Bachelor of Science degree as well as final graduation requirements

The total credits of the major requirements are 52-63. The core curriculum and mission seminars require 38-52 credits. A total of 128 credits, 43 of which need to be at the 300/400 level, are required to graduate. Transfer courses and waivers and/or substitutions could modify these credit totals.

Transfer Agreements with Western Technical College  

Viterbo Unviersity has transfer programs in place with Western Technical College (WTC) and Northcentral Technical College (NTC) leading to the Bachelor of Science (B.S.). The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree from WTC must have been earned May 2006 or later. Students may not begin these programs or be considered a student in these programs until the A.A.S. degree has been completed and documented on the technical college transcript. The student cannot be dually enrolled. The A.A.S. degree must be completed prior to transfer to Viterbo.

Communication Studies, Visual Communication Focus (Bachelor of Science)
(Available to WTC graduates with an earned Associate of Applied Science degree in graphic design.) 

  • core curriculum and mission seminars – see the core curriculum section of this catalog
  • major requirements – COMM 118, 205, 211, 230, 331, 336, 337, 414, 460, 490, ENVS 101, MATH 130
  • select one emphasis –
    • digital media – COMM 322, 421
    • graphic design – COMM 328, 332
  • final degree requirements – see the degree requirements section of this catalog

The total credits of the professional core and major requirements are 41-52. The core curriculum and mission seminars require 38-52 credits. A total of 128 credits, 43 of which need to be at the 300/400 level, are required to graduate. Transfer course and waivers and/or substitutions could modify these credit totals.

Communication Studies, Visual Communication Focus (Bachelor of Science)
(Available to WTC graduates with an earned Associate of Applied Science degree in visual communication.) 

  • core curriculum and mission seminars – see the core curriculum section of this catalog
  • major requirements – ARTS 107, COMM 141, 205, 211, 230, 331, 336, 337, 414, 460, 490, ENVS 101, MATH 130
  • select one emphasis –
    • digital media – COMM 322, 421
    • graphic design – COMM 220, 328, 332
  • final degree requirements – see the degree requirements section of this catalog

The total credits of the professional core and major requirements are 44-58. The core curriculum and mission seminars require 38-52 credits. A total of 128 credits, 43 of which need to be at the 300/400 level, are required to graduate. Transfer course and waivers and/or substitutions could modify these credit totals.

Communication Studies Minor 

  • COMM 205, 230, nine additional credits of COMM, at least three at the 300 level or above 

The total credits of the minor requirements are 15. Transfer course and waivers and/or substitutions could modify these credit totals.


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