| Suggested Course Sequence The COMMUNICATION STUDIES Major 1. Total requirements: 36 Credit Hours Comm 204 Composition Theory and Practice (3)
Comm 210 Introduction to Mass Media (3)
Comm 230 Public Speaking (3)
Comm 325 Art of Persuasion (3)
Comm 405 Senior Seminar (fall semester, senior year) (3) Plus 21 additional communication studies elective credits, no more that six (not counting practica) at the 200 level; up to 6 elective credits may be interniship and /or practica. 2. Additional Information The 200 level courses are ordinarily taken sophomore year; the 300 level courses junior or senior year. Comm. 204, 210, and 230 are offered every semester, and 325 every spring, and 405 every fall. Internships and practica are strongly recommmended. Fall Semester | Spring Semester | Courses | Credits | Courses | Credits | Freshman Year | | | | | Sophomore Year | COMM 204 Composition Theory | 3 | COMM 210 Mass Media | 3 | COMM 230 Public Speaking (either semester) 3 credits | Junior Year | COMM elective(s)
COMM elective(s)
COMM elective(s) | 3
3
3 | COMM 325 Art of Persuasion
COMM elective(s)
COMM elective(s) | 3
3
3 | Senior Year | COMM 405 Senior Seminar*
| 3
| COMM elective(s)
COMM elective(s) | 3
3 |
*The only course that must be taken in the semester specified above is COMM 405 Senior Seminar. Reference: Dr. Byron Stay, Department Chair
301.447.5367 or Ext. 4174 stay@msmary.edu | 
