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Undergraduate Program

Bachelor of Arts in Communications

 

Communications is an interdisciplinary program combining practical, professional instruction with critical and cultural examinations of mass media. Penn State Harrisburg’s interdisciplinary and theoretical approach is designed to enable students to understand the contextual relationships between contemporary media and ethics, history, drama, and art, as well as the mechanics of emerging information technologies. The program features small classes, a multidisciplinary faculty with real-world professional experience, high-technology laboratories, and an excellent location for media internships. This major prepares students for careers in areas such as public relations, journalism, graphic design, advertising, media production, and telecommunications. Because of the analytical approach, students may also use the major to prepare for postgraduate studies. Apply here!

 

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Eight – Semester B.A in Communications Suggested Academic Plan

Semester 1 – Total of 14.5 Credits
  • ENGL 015, 30 GWS (3 Credits)
  • Quantification GQ (3 Credits)
  • Humanities GH (3 Credits)
  • Foreign Language Level 1 (4 Credits)
  • Health and Physical Activity GHA (1.5 Credits)

 
Semester 2 – Total of 15.5 Credits 
  • CAS 100 GWS (3 Credits)
  • Quantification GQ (3 Credits)
  • Science GN (3 Credits)
  • Foreign Language Level II (4 Credits)
  • Health and Physical Activity GHA (1.5 Credits)
  • COMM 160 (1 Credit)

 
Semester 3 – Total of 16 Credits
  • Arts GA (3 Credits)
  • COMM100 (3 Credits)
  • Sciences GN (3 Credits)
  • Foreign Language Level III (4 Credits)
  • Social Science GS (3 Credits)

 
Semester 4 – Total of 15 Credits 
  • Science GN (4 Credits)
  • ENG: 202B or 202D GWS (3 Credits)
  • Arts GA (3 Credits)
  • Social Sciences GS (3 Credits)
  • Elective or minor course (3 Credits)

 
Semester 5 – Total of 15 Credits 
  • Humanities GH (3 Credits)
  • COMM251 (3 Credits)
  • COMM Selection from list* (3 Credits)
  • COMM Visual Selection* (3 Credits)
  • BA Knowledge Domains Course (3 Credits)

 
Semester 6 – Total of 15 Credits
  • COMM230W or 260W (3 Credits)
  • COMM Selection from list* (3 Credits)
  • COMM Visual Selection* (3 Credits)
  • Supporting Course (3 Credits)
  • Elective or minor course (3 Credits)

 
Semester 7 – Total of 15 Credits
  • COMM 332 ( 3 Credits)
  • 400-level COMM selection* (3 Credits)
  • Supporting course (3 Credits)
  • Elective or minor (6 Credits)

 
Semester 8 – Total of 15 Credits 
  • COMM 456 (3 Credits)
  • COMM 458 (3 Credits)
  • Supporting Courses (6 Credits)
  • COMM 495 Internship (3 Credits)