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
    COMM210 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. CHS350 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 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
    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.
    Free ElectiveStudent ChoiceStudent Choice3Other

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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 Sciences4Take a B1 with B3 (lab) if missing lab requirementGEB1/B3
    GEStudent's ChoiceLanguage3Units may vary between 3-4 units depending on language chosenGELanguage
    GEStudent's ChoiceC1 – Arts: Arts, Cinema, Dance, Music, Theater3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEC1
    COMM205Intro to Comm Research3Major
    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

    • 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 GEB2/B3
    GEStudent's ChoiceE - Lifelong Learning and Self-Development3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEE
    COMM442Organizational 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
    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

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

    Spring Junior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    COMM350Strategic Comm3Major
    UDGEStudent's ChoiceUDGE C - Arts and Humanities3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsMajorUDGE C
    COMM305 or

    310
    COMM 305: Qualitative Research, or
    COMM 310: Quantitative Research
    3Major & GWAR
    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 with Faculty Advisor
    • Attend a career fair
  • Fall Senior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    COMM455Leadership Studies3Emphasis CourseMajor
    UDGEStudent's ChoiceUDGE B - Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning3GEUDGE B
    COMM329Collaboration, Innovation, and Teamwork3Emphasis CourseMajor
    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

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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
    COMM333Nonprofit Management3Emphasis CourseMajor
    COMM Major ElectiveStudent's ChoiceUpper Division COMM Elective3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsMajor
    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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