Apr 08, 2025  
2025-2026 Undergraduate Bulletin [DRAFT] 
    
2025-2026 Undergraduate Bulletin [DRAFT]

Communication Studies, BS (585A)


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Program Code: 585A
CIP Code: 09.0101

Non-Teaching

Foundations of American Democracy Requirement (3 Hours)


Foundations of American Democracy Requirement  

Three (3) credits of Foundations of American Democracy (FAD) are required for degree completion. Courses that meet this requirement may also be used to meet other major, minor, or General Education requirements.

General Education Requirements (41 Hours)


Up to nine (9) hours may count in General Education: COM 2103  or COM 2105 COM 3300  or COM 3130 ; and COM 2121 COM 2124  or COM 3315 

Major Requirements (48 Hours)


An overall 2.0 GPA is required in the major. 18 semester hours must be completed at Appalachian. 18 semester hours must be taken at the 3000 level or higher.

  • Junior Writing in the Discipline
  • Senior Capstone Experience

Public and Professional Contexts (18 Hours)


At least two courses (6 hours) must be selected from each context

Minor Required (12-25 Hours)


  • 9 hours of a minor must be completed at Appalachian

Electives (6-28 Hours)


To total a minimum of 120 hours for the degree

Total Required (120 Hours)


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