2024-2025 Cal Poly Humboldt Catalog 
    
    Dec 04, 2024  
2024-2025 Cal Poly Humboldt Catalog

Communication, B.A.


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Communication majors develop understanding of communication codes, communication and influence, interpersonal and small group communication processes, public communication, cultural differences in communication, and applied communication in work contexts.

The communication major helps graduates develop skills to become more effective advocates, leaders, decision makers, and citizens.

Communication students can become involved in active learning processes inside and outside the classroom. The Communication Club is open to all; honorary society chapters are available for those who excel. The intercollegiate speech and debate program travels throughout the West Coast, where students participate in both debate and individual events tournaments.

Communication graduates excel in many career fields, including education, law, business management, marketing, public relations, human relations, social advocacy, communication consulting, and training and development. 

High school courses in English, speech, and debate are useful preparation, but are not necessary.  

Requirements for the Bachelor’s Degree


A bachelor’s degree requires a total of 120 units. Students must fulfill General Education & All-University Requirements , residency, unit, and GPA requirements as outlined in the Bachelor’s Degree Requirements . This major includes a Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR) certified course.

Major Academic Plans, Communication, B.A.


Program MAPs represent recommended or possible pathways toward degree completion in four years (or two years for transfer students). Please see an advisor and use the DARS planner to create an education plan that is customized to meet your needs.

Communication, B.A. MAP  

Communication, B.A. Transfer MAP  

Requirements for the Major (45 Units)


The department highly recommends that majors take COMM 103 - Critical Listening and Thinking  to fulfill GE Area A: Critical Thinking.

Required Introductory Course (3 units)


Communication, B.A. Program Learning Outcomes


Students completing this program will:

  1. Engage in critical communication inquiry. 

  2. Utilize Communication to embrace difference 

  3. Demonstrate the ability to accomplish communication goals (self-efficacy) 

  4. Influence public discourse. 

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