What types of classes do I take?
Required Courses:
COM 100 Intro to Comm Studies
COM 101 Public Speaking
COM 110 Interpersonal Communication
COM 151 Mass Communication
COM 210 Theories of Persuasion
COM 211 Intercultural Communication
COM 312 Group Communication
COM 395 Communication Research II
COM 498 Senior Seminar
COM 499 Independent Study*
Supporting Courses:
One of the following: (3 credits)
COM 313 Rhetorical Theory
COM 314 Communication Theory
COM 450 Mass Communication Theory
One of the following: (3 credits)
COM 490 Internship
INTI 490 International Studies Internship
Four of the following: (12 credits)
At least 6 credits must be upper-division
COM 202 Speech Team
COM 229 Experimental Course
COM 240 Argumentation and Debate
COM 251 Issues in Mass Communication
COM 310 Business and Professional Communication
COM 311 Gender and Communication
COM 329 Experimental Course
COM 331 Radio: History/Imapct
COM 351 Propaganda and Public Opinion
COM 355 Family Communication
COM 393 Communication and Law
COM 401 Persuasive Speaking
COM 402 Speech Team
COM 410 Organizational Communication
COM 411 Communication in the Global Work Place
COM 412 Communication & Workplace Technology
COM 429 Experimental Course
COM 440 Conflict, Power, and Negotiation
COM 450 Mass Communication Theory
COM 452 Political Communication
COM 480 Nonverbal Communication
COM 482 Health Communication
COM 493 Ethical Controversies in Communication
What career opportunities are available?
Graduates of the communication studies program enjoy a variety of careers. Some samples include:
Advertising, Agency Manager, Creative/Art Director, Media Buyer, Public Relations, Arbitrator, Event Coordinator, Training and Development Specialist, Community Affairs Liaison, Diplomat, Forensics Coach, Lobbyist, Paralegal, Curator, Fundraiser, Philanthropic Representative, Conflict Mediator.
For more information on these and other careers related to the communication studies major, visit the Career Development Center, Argyros Forum 303, www.chapman.edu/cdc
How can I get involved while in school?
Chapman University Forums and Seminars
Chapman Radio
Chapman Speech Team
Lambda Pi Eta, National Communication Assn Honors Society
Debate Team
* Students are required to assist a full-time faculty member on a research team or creative project.
