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 four 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 1110 |
3 |
| COMM 1500 |
3 |
| COMM 1800 |
3 |
| ENGL 1101 (Area A) |
3 |
| COMM 2300 |
3 |
| Total hours |
15 |
| Spring |
Hrs. |
| COMM 2100 |
3 |
| COMM 2500 |
3 |
| PREL 2000 |
3 |
| ENGL 1102 (Area A) |
3 |
| MDIA 2000 (Area C) |
3 |
| COOP 1100 (Elective) |
1 |
| Total hours |
16 |
Milestones: Overall 2.0 GPA or higher with a GPA of 2.25 in Area F courses. Accumulate 30 or more collegiate credits, attaining sophomore status. A grade of "C" or better in all major classes.
Year 2
| Fall |
Hrs. |
| PREL 3210 |
3 |
| HIST 2111 or 2112 (Area E) |
3 |
| JOUR 3501 |
3 |
| PERS (Area B) |
2 |
| Science with Lab (Area D) |
4 |
| Total hours |
15 |
| Spring |
Hrs. |
| COMM 3031 |
3 |
| PREL 3220 |
3 |
| PERS (Area B) |
2 |
| Science with Lab (Area D) |
4 |
| POLS 1101 (Area E) |
3 |
| Total hours |
15 |
Milestones: Overall 2.0 GPA or higher. Accumulate 60 or more collegiate credits, attaining junior status. A grade of "C" or better in all major classes.
Year 3
| Fall |
Hrs. |
| PREL 3230 or COMM 3211 |
3 |
| PREL 3220 |
3 |
| PREL 3240 |
3 |
| Science (Area D) |
3 |
| Social Science (Area E) |
3 |
| Total hours |
15 |
| Spring |
Hrs. |
| COMM 3311 |
3 |
| COMM 3112 |
3 |
| PREL 3230 |
3 |
| ENGL 2111, 2112, or 2113 (Area C) |
3 |
| Math (Area A) |
3 |
| Total hours |
15 |
Milestones: Overall 2.0 GPA or higher. Accumulate 90 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. Apply for Graduation prior to Spring Advising.
Year 4
| Fall |
Hrs. |
| PREL 4200 |
3 |
| PREL 4220 |
3 |
| Social Science (Area E) |
3 |
| Guided Elective |
3 |
| Guided Elective |
3 |
| Total hours |
15 |
| Spring |
Hrs. |
| PREL 4230 |
3 |
| Guided Elective |
3 |
| Guided Elective |
3 |
| Guided Elective |
3 |
| Guided Elective |
3 |
| Total hours |
15 |
Milestones: Overall 2.0 GPA or higher. Accumulate 120 collegiate credits. Complete Area E in the Core. A grade of "C" or better in all major classes.