BA: Communication, Environmental Communication Emphasis 2022-2023

CI’s Communication Program is dedicated to developing students’ understanding of human communication processes as symbolic and meaningful, with particular emphases in Health Communication, Environmental Communication and Organizational Communication.

Four Year Academic Roadmap

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  • Fall Freshman

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    COMM101Public Speaking3Major & GEA1
    GEStudent's ChoiceA2 - Written Communication3

    Please check English Milestone via your Student Center to verify if you need an additional support course.

    See catalog for course titles & descriptions

    		GEA2
    GEStudent's ChoiceD - Social Sciences3See catalog for course titles & descriptions. Course must be a different subject than Political Science.GED
    COMM

    210 or

    220 or

    225

    		COMM 210: Interpersonal Communication, or
    COMM 220: Group Communication, or
    COMM 225: Professional Communication    		3Pick one from the three optionsMajor
    HISTStudent's ChoiceUS History3Choose one: HIST 270, 271, 272, 275. CHS 350 is an option however will need to be taken semester 5 or later. OtherAIR: US History

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    Milestones

    • Enroll in at least 30 units a year (average 15 units a semester) to graduate in 4 years
    • All COMM major courses must be completed with a C- or better to apply toward the Communication major.
    • Schedule an appointment with a Peer Advisor or Academic Advisor in the Academic Advising Center
    • Attend Major Fair (First Week of October)

    Spring Freshman

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    COMM200Intro to Comm Studies3Major & GEA3
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceStudent's Choice3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.Other
    GEStudent's ChoiceB4 - Mathematics - Quantitative Reasoning3

    MATH 201 is the recommended Math courses by major or any other B4 course. Please check Math Milestone via your Student Center to verify if you need an additional support course.

    See catalog for course titles & descriptions

    		GEB4
    POLS150American Political Institutions3Also double-counts with GE:DGEAIR: US Constitution/State & Local Govt.
    GEStudent's ChoiceF - Ethnic Studies3See catalog for course titles & descriptions. Also fulfills Multicultural Perspective Requirement. GEF

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    Milestones

    • Join a student group (COMM Club or Dolphin Radio Recommended)

  • Fall Sophomore

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    GEStudent's ChoiceB1 - Physical Science4

    Take a B1 with B3 (lab) if missing lab requirement

    See catalog for course titles & descriptions

    		GEB1/B3
    GEStudent's ChoiceLanguage3Units may vary between 3-4 units depending on language chosen, recommended student does a 4 unit language, otherwise they will be short 1 unit of the 120 unit minimum needed to graduateGELanguage
    GEStudent's ChoiceC1 – Arts: Arts, Cinema, Dance, Music, Theater3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEC1
    COMM205Intro to Comm Research3Major
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceFree Elective1

    Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.

    (COMM 496 recommended)

    		Other

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    Milestones

    • Consider adding a minor, meet with major advisor or faculty advisor (Visual Media Communication Recommended)

    Spring Sophomore

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    GEStudent's ChoiceC1 or C23See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEAdditional C
    GEStudent's ChoiceB2 - Life Sciences3Take B2 with B3 (lab) if missing lab requirement Major & GEB2/B3
    GEStudent's ChoiceE - Lifelong Learning and Self-Development3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEE
    COMM443Environmental Communication3Emphasis CourseMajor
    COMM320Rhetorical Theory & Practice3Major

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    Milestones

    • Seek a leadership position in a student organization
    • Apply for internships, study abroad, or a research opportunity (depending on interests)
    • Consider adding a minor
    • Prepare a resume

  • Fall Junior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    COMM321Advanced Intercultural Communication3Major
    COMM340Conflict Management and Mediation3Major & GEUDGE D
    COMM332Media and the Environment3Emphasis CourseMajor
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceFree Elective3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.Other
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceFree Elective3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.Other

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    Milestones

    • Meet w/Graduate Studies Center
    • Meet w/Career Development Services

    Spring Junior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    COMM350Strategic Comm3Major
    COMM305 or 310Qualitative Research or Quantitative Research3Major & GWAR
    UDGEStudent's ChoiceUDGE C - Arts and Humanities3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEUDGE C
    COMM450Environmental Conflict Management3Emphasis Course
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceFree Elective3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.Other

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    Milestones

    • Meet with Faculty Advisor
    • Attend Career Fair

  • Fall Senior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    COMM327Communicating Science and Policy3Emphasis Course
    UDGE BStudent's ChoiceStudent's Choice3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEUDGE B
    COMM Major ElectiveStudent's ChoiceUpper Division COMM Elective3See catalog for course titles & descriptions
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceFree Elective3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.Other
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceFree Elective3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.Other

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    Milestones

    • Attend Capstone (COMM 499) Information Session to get add code
    • Apply for Graduation (Priority deadline – October 1st)
    • Meet w/Academic Advisor for Grad Check
    • Meet w/Graduate Studies Center
    • Meet w/Career Development Services

    Spring Senior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    COMM499Capstone3Major
    COMM Major ElectiveStudent's ChoiceUpper Division COMM Elective3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsOther
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceFree Elective3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.Other
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceFree Elective3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.Other
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceFree Elective3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.Other

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    Milestones

    • Attend Grad Fest
    • Consider completing an internship
    • Check application deadlines for graduate school
    • Attend Gala
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