Communication B.A.
Class of 2030
| Core Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|
| Development of Western Civilization (4) | 16 |
| Ethics | 3 |
| Philosophy | 3 |
| Fine Arts | 3 |
| Quantitative Reasoning | 3 |
| Natural Science | 3 |
| Social Science | 3 |
| Theology 200 Level | 3 |
| Theology 300 Level | 3 |
| Intensive Writing I Proficiency | 3 |
| Intensive Writing II Proficiency | 3 |
| Oral Communication Proficiency | 3 |
| Diversity Proficiency | 3 |
| Civic Engagement Proficiency | 3 |
| Major Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|
| COM 100: Introduction to Communication | 3 |
| ARH 201: Visual Communication | 3 |
| ENG 202: Rhetorical Analaysis & Argumentation | 3 |
| COM 360: Approaches to Communication Research | 3 |
| COM 301: Media and Society | 3 |
| COM 452: Internship | 3 |
| COM 480: Communication Capstone | 3 |
| ANY FOUR (4) ELECTIVES from the following options below | 12 |
| TDF 102: Oral Communication | |
| TDF 203: Fundamentals of Public Speaking | |
| COM 230: Media Mirrors: Representation and Identity | |
| COM/GST 230: Media Industries in a Global Network | |
| EDU 125: Intro to Com.Development and Disorders in Children | |
| ENG 161: Introduction to Journalism | |
| ENG 375: From Page to Screen | |
| HIS/AST 200: Japanese Pop Culture as Postwar History | |
| HIS/MKT 367: Marketing Campaigns in US History | |
| PSC 326: Mass Media & Politics | |
| PSC 327: US Electoral & Campaign Communication | |
| COM 370: Special Topics | |
| COM 490 Independent Study |
Graduation Requirements / Degree Notes
- Students at Providence College must complete 120 credits, which includes both their core and major requirements.
- Students at PC need a minimum GPA of 2.0 to graduate.
Freshman Year – Fall
| Course # | Class | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DWC 101 | Development of Western Civilization | 4 |
| COM 100 | Introduction to Communication | 3 |
| COM MAJOR ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| CORE | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 13 |
Freshman Year – Spring
| Course # | Class | Credits | Total Year Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| DWC 102 | Development of Western Civilization | 4 | |
| ARH 201 | Visual Communication | 3 | |
| ENG 202 | Rhetorical Analysis & Argumentation | 3 | |
| CORE | 3 | ||
| CORE | 3 | ||
| TOTAL | 16 | 29 |
Sophomore Year – Fall
| Course # | Class | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DWC 201 | Development of Western Civilization | 4 |
| COM 301 | Media & Society | 3 |
| COM MAJOR ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| CORE | 3 | |
| CORE | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 16 |
Sophomore Year – Spring
| Course # | Class | Credits | Total Year Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| DWC 202 | Development of Western Civilization | 4 | |
| COM 360 | Approaches to Communication Research | 3 | |
| COM MAJOR ELECTIVE | 3 | ||
| CORE | 3 | ||
| CORE | 3 | ||
| TOTAL | 16 | 32 |
Junior Year – Fall
| Course # | Class | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COM MAJOR ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| CORE | 3 | |
| CORE | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 15 |
Junior Year – Spring
| Course # | Class | Credits | Total Year Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| COM MAJOR ELECTIVE | 3 | ||
| CORE | 3 | ||
| CORE | 3 | ||
| Free Elective | 3 | ||
| Free Elective | 3 | ||
| TOTAL | 15 | 30 |
Senior Year – Fall
| Course # | Class | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COM 452 | Internship | 3 |
| CORE | 3 | |
| CORE | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 15 |
Senior Year – Spring
| Course # | Class | Credits | Total Year Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| COM 480 | Communication Capstone | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | ||
| Free Elective | 3 | ||
| Free Elective | 3 | ||
| Free Elective | 3 | ||
| 15 | 30 | ||
| TOTAL PROGRAM OF STUDY CREDITS | 121 | ||
