This map is a term-by-term sample course schedule. The milestones listed below each year are designed to keep you on course to graduate in three years. A sample schedule is provided as a general guideline to help you build a schedule each term. Your courses must be selected with your advisor to satisfy all core curriculum and state, lab science, and multicultural requirements. Refer to the Undergraduate Catalog for the most current curriculum.
Year 1
Fall |
Hrs. |
COMM 1500 |
3 |
COMM 1800 |
3 |
MDIA 2000 |
3 |
ENGL 1101 (Area A) |
3 |
POLS 1101 (Area E) |
3 |
Total hours |
15 |
Spring |
Hrs. |
COMM 2100 |
3 |
COMM 2500 |
3 |
PREL 2000 |
3 |
ENGL 1102 (Area A) |
3 |
JOUR 3501 |
3 |
Total hours |
15 |
Summer |
Hrs. |
COMM 1100 (Area C) |
3 |
COMM 1110 |
3 |
ENGL 2111 or 2112 (Area C) |
3 |
Total hours |
9 |
Milestones: Overall 2.0 GPA or higher with a GPA of 2.25 in Area F courses. Accumulate 39 or more collegiate credits, attaining sophomore status. A grade of "C" or better in all major classes. Complete Area C. Nine hours summer coursework.
Year 2
Fall |
Hrs. |
COMM 3501 |
3 |
PREL 3210 |
3 |
PREL 3220 |
3 |
COMM 3111 |
3 |
HIST 2111, 2112, or 2113 (Area E) |
3 |
Total hours |
15 |
Spring |
Hrs. |
COMM 4111 |
3 |
PREL 3230 |
3 |
PREL 3240 |
3 |
Science with Lab (Area D) |
4 |
PERS (Area B) |
2 |
COOP 1100 (Elective) |
1 |
Total hours |
16 |
Summer |
Hrs. |
Social Science (Area E) |
3 |
Science (Area D) |
3 |
Guided Elective |
3 |
Guided Elective |
3 |
Total hours |
12 |
Milestones: Overall 2.0 GPA or higher. Accumulate 82 or more collegiate credits. A grade of "C" or better in all major classes. Apply for Graduation prior to Spring Advising. Twelve hours summer coursework.
Year 3
Fall |
Hrs. |
COMM 3111 |
3 |
PREL 3250 or COMM 3211 |
3 |
PREL 4200 |
3 |
PREL 4220 |
3 |
MATH (Area A) |
3 |
Total hours |
15 |
Spring |
Hrs. |
COMM 3311 |
3 |
PREL 4230 |
3 |
Social Science (Area E) |
3 |
Science with Lab (Area D) |
4 |
PERS (Area B) |
2 |
Total hours |
15 |
Summer |
Hrs. |
Guided Elective |
3 |
Guided Elective |
3 |
Guided Elective |
3 |
Total hours |
9 |
Milestones: Overall 2.0 GPA or higher. Accumulate 120 or more collegiate credits, attaining senior status. Complete Area A, B, C, and D in the Core. A grade of "C" or better in all major classes. Nine hours summer coursework.