Requirements for a Communication Major are 36 credit hours:

Core16
COMM 111Fundamentals of Communication2
COMM 301Communication Theory4
or COMM 302 Rhetorical Theory
COMM 311Human Communication Research4
or COMM 312 Communication Criticism
COMM 404Advanced Topics in Communication 4
COMM 494Senior Seminar2

Content Areas

  • Must take ONE course from each category
    • Note: If a course is eligible in more than one category, it will fulfill only one category in a student's program of study.
  • At least ONE course must be 300+ level
  • No more than ONE course may be transfer credit
Content Areas12
Strategic Messages
COMM 215Journalism4
COMM 252Argumentation and Debate4
COMM 253Messages, Influence, and Culture 14
COMM 261Strategic Communication 14
COMM 363Persuasion4
THEA 273Acting I 14
Collaboration and Interpersonal Relationships
COMM 221Interpersonal Communication 14
COMM 252Argumentation and Debate4
COMM 362Group and Professional Communication 4
COMM 345/ARTS 343Narrative Media4
COMM 461Organizational Communication4
THEA 374Directing4
Media, Culture, and Performance
COMM 241Media Studies 14
COMM 253Messages, Influence, and Culture 14
COMM 324Communication and Diversity4
COMM 344Visual Symbolism: Icons, Brands, Logos4
THEA 273Acting I 14
THEA 376Faith And Theater4
Other Electives8
Additional courses from any COMM or THEA courses, except COMM 101
ARTS 241
Digital Studio
ARTS 341
Screenwriting
ARTS 343
Digital Filmmaking I: Narrative
ARTS 345
Digital Filmmaking II: Documentary
CORE 313
AIS: Sport, Faith, and Social Change 2
CORE 321
AIS: 'Holla If Ya Hear Me': Engaging Hip-Hop Culture 2
CORE 327
AIS: Propaganda and Image in Everyday Life 2
CORE 369
AIS: The Rhetoric & Philosophy of James Baldwin 2
CORE 375
AIS: Theater Practice and the Other 2
Total Credits 336
1

Courses likely offered annually. The remaining options will be offered on a rotating basis.

At least 1 course per category offered per semester.

2

Optional elective. Per college-wide policy, students may only take one AIS course total while at Wheaton.

3

COMM 101 (or transfer of oral competency) is required of all students, including in the major, though it does not count towards major hours.