Program Information:
Students taking communication courses are trained to think deeply about how communication processes relate to many of today's important issues, whether advising on a public relations campaign or developing a community program. They also understand that effective communication can bring people together across cultural contexts, and they know how to communicate with care and respect for others' beliefs, making them an essential asset in an ever-connected world. The knowledge, understanding, and skills that a student acquires through a program of study in Communication will help them become a valued asset in a variety of contexts—from organizations to politics, from families to multinational corporations. This degree will prepare students for transfer to a wide variety of major and minor programs at a four-year university including communication studies, radio/tv/film, advertising/public relations, journalism, sports communication, health communication.
Students planning to transfer are recommended to verify senior-institution requirements, which vary.
For Program Information Contact:
Arts and Communication Department at 217-786-2286 or see a Student Success Coach.
Course Requirements:
Required General Education Courses
Recommended General Education Courses
Please see your Student Success Coach for course planning.
| HIS 101 | History of Western Civilization I | 4 |
| OR | |
| HIS 102 | History of Western Civilization II | 4 |
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| MAT 104 | General Education Mathematics | 3 |
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Humanities or Fine Arts Selection | 3 |
| Fine Arts Selection | 3 |
| Life Science Selection* | 3-4 |
| Physical Science Selection | 3-4 |
| Social Science Selection | 3 |
| Social Science Selection | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 29-30 |
*A minimum of seven (7) credits must be earned in both the life and physical science areas; must be selected from the list of General Education Core Curriculum courses and must include one laboratory course.
Social science credits must be earned in at least two areas; see catalog or advisor for options.
Recommended Program Courses
| CMN 104 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| JRN 222 | Introduction to Mass Communication | 3 |
| JRN 205 | Introduction to Public Relations | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Recommended Program Support Courses
| Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Foreign Language Elective | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13 |