BA: Communication, Environmental Communication Emphasis 2023-2024

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.

Visit the program website: https://communication.csuci.edu/
Review the Communication, Environmental Communication Emphasis Major Requirements

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
    HIST

    Student's Choice

    		US History3Choose one: HIST 270, 271, 272, 275. CHS350 is an option however will need to be taken semester 5 or laterOtherUS History
    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.GraduationUnit Requirement

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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 Communication Studies3Major & GEA3
    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 Institutions3Double-counts as GE:D and American Institutions RequirementsGE & GraduationD/AIR: CA Local & State Govt.
    GEStudent's ChoiceF - Ethnic Studies3Also fulfills Multicultural Perspective Requirement.GEF/Multicultural Perspectives
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill vary3Needed 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.GraduationUnit Requirement

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    Milestones

    • Join a student group (COMM Club or Dolphin Radio Recommended)
    • Complete Golden 4 GE (A1, A2, A3, and B4)
    • Attend Summer Scheduling workshop
    • Attend Study Abroad information session (if interested)

  • Fall Sophomore

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    COMM205Intro to Communications Research3Major
    GEStudent's ChoiceB1 - Physical Science4

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

    See catalog for course titles & descriptions

    		GEB1/B3
    GE/LanguageStudent's ChoiceWill vary3Units may vary between 3-4 units depending on language chosen. Also, double-counts with GE:C2.GE & GraduationC2/Language
    GEStudent's ChoiceC1 – Arts: Arts, Cinema, Dance, Music, Theater3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEC1
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill vary2

    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.

    		GraduationUnit Requirement

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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
    Major210, or
    220, or
    225    		COMM 210: Interpersonal Communication, or
    COMM 220: Group Communication, or
    COMM 225: Professional Communication    		3Student picks one course from the following: COMM 210, 220, or 225Major
    GEStudent's ChoiceEither C1 or C23See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEAdditional C
    GEStudent's ChoiceB2 - Life Sciences3Take B2 with B3 (lab) if missing lab requirementMajor & GEB2/B3
    GEStudent's ChoiceE - Lifelong Learning and Self-Development3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEE
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill vary3Needed 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.GraduationUnit Requirement

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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
    COMM443Environmental Communication3Emphasis CourseMajor
    COMM320Rhetorical Theory & Practice3Major
    COMM321Advanced Intercultural Communication3Major
    COMM340Conflict Management and Mediation3Double-counts with UDGE-DMajor & GEUDGE D
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill vary3Needed 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.GraduationUnit Requirement

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    Milestones

    • Meet w/Graduate Studies Center to discuss graduate school programs
    • Meet w/Career Development & Alumni Engagement to discuss internship/job opportunities
    • Meet with your program faculty advisor at least once in your Junior year (either in the Fall or Spring semester)

    Spring Junior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    COMM332Media and the Environment3Emphasis CourseMajor
    COMM

    305, or

    310

    		COMM 305: Qualitative Research, or
    COMM 310: Quantitative Research    		3Major & GWAR
    COMM350Strategic Communication3Major
    UDGEStudent's ChoiceUDGE C - Arts and Humanities3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEUDGE C
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill vary3Needed 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.GraduationUnit Requirement

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    Milestones

    • Meet with Faculty Advisor
    • Attend Career Fair

  • Fall Senior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    COMM450Environmental Conflict Management3Emphasis CourseMajor
    COMM327Communicating Science and Policy3Emphasis CourseMajor
    UDGEStudent's ChoiceUDGEB - Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEUDGE B
    Major ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill vary3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsMajor
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill vary3Needed 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.GraduationUnit Requirement

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    Milestones

    • Attend Capstone (COMM 499) Information Session to get add code
    • Apply for Graduation (Priority deadline – October 1st)
    • Attend Grad Check workshop or schedule a Grad Check appointment with Academic Advising
    • Meet w/Career Development & Alumni Engagement to learn more about Alumni services
    • Meet with your program faculty advisor at least once before you graduate (either in the Fall or Spring semester)

    Spring Senior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    COMM499Capstone3Major
    Major ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill vary3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsMajor
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill vary3Needed 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.GraduationUnit Requirement
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill vary3Needed 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.GraduationUnit Requirement
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill vary3Needed 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.GraduationUnit Requirement

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    Milestones

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