Certification Requirements
Uncertified Communication
To certify a major in communication a student must meet the following minimum requirements:
(1) Complete Communication 101, 245, 260, 295 and Communication Studies 102
(2) Earn a grade no lower than C in Communication 295.
The Communication GPA and the cumulative GPA are averaged together. Students will then be placed in rank order. The top students then are certified based on how many spots are available that semester, approximately 140 spots in Fall; 115 spots in Spring; and 40 spots in the Summer. Limitation is imposed because of limited space, equipment and faculty resources. Students transferring into the department with 55 or more hours should complete the certification requirements within two semesters.
All students should apply to certify before earning 90 credit hours.
COM 295
All students must apply for Communication 295 Media Writing. Entrance to Communication 295 is based on cumulative GPA, for transfer students it is based on your transfer GPA. The course should be taken your second semester sophomore year or first semester junior year to graduate in four years. Applications are available outside of the Main Office in October for the Spring semester, and in March for the Summer and Fall semesters. A student should have at least 40 credits before applying. Upon completion of Communication 295 a student must apply for certification.
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