BABA General Studies Specialization: Communication Studies

The Communication Studies (SCH) area of specialization provides an interdisciplinary forum for the study of communication and the opportunity for students to add a necessary tool within their educational program. Courses focus on providing students with effective personal and professional communication skills that are essential for success in today’s world. The topics discussed in Communication Studies courses directly relate to positions in marketing, sales, public relations and administration in public and government agencies. For career information visit the UF Career Connections Center.

Requirements

Students are required to have a minimum of four classes totaling 12 hours from any of the 3000-4000 level courses listed below and maintain a minimum 2.0 area of specialization GPA. Be sure to check course prerequisite requirements. Visit the Undergraduate Catalog Courses page to find more details for each course.

  • SPC 3331 Nonverbal Communication (3 credits; pre-req COM 1000 or equivalent)
  • SPC 3513 Argumentation (3 credits; pre-req SPC 2608 or instructor permission)
  • SPC 3602 Advanced Public Speaking (3 credits; pre-req SPC 2608 or equivalent)
  • SPC 4301 Advanced Interpersonal Communication (3 credits; pre-req SPC 2300 or instructor permission)
  • SPC 4425 Small Group Communication (3 credits; pre-req COM 1000 or equivalent)
  • SPC 4710 Intercultural Communication (3 credits; pre-req COM 1000 or equivalent)
  • COM 3125 Organizational Communication (3 credits; pre-req COM 1000 or equivalent or instructor permission)
  • COM 3225 Global & Cultural Issues in Health Communication (3 credits; pre-req Sophomore standing or higher)
  • COM 3462 Interpersonal Conflict Management (3 credits; pre-req COM 1000 or SPC 2300 or instructor permission)
  • COM 3465 Conflict Management & Negotiation in the Professions (3 credits; pre-req COM 1000 or SPC 2608 or instructor permission)
  • COM 4013 Family Communication (3 credits; pre-req COM 1000 or SPC 2300 or instructor permission)
  • COM 4022 Health Communication (3 credits)
  • COM 4930 Special Topics in Communication Studies (3 credits; pre-req COM 1000 or equivalent or instructor permission)
    Topics may include:

    • Communication Theory and Research
    • Computer Mediated Communication
    • Culinary Communication
    • Gender and Communication
    • Identity & Communication
    • Language & Power
    • Language & Social Interaction
    • Political Communication
    • Queer Communication
    • Sports Communication

Contact Information

You are always welcome to meet with an advisor in the Heavener School of Business, however, advising specifically related to Communication Studies is available through the Dial Center for Written and Oral Communication in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. For registration, scheduling, and area-specific questions, please contact:

Dr. Pasha Agoes
352-294-7588
209 Rolfs Hall

Alexis Pickett
352-392-5421
402 Rolfs Hall

Minor Option

A minor is available in this area of specialization. To complete the minor students must earn 18 credit hours with a minimum of a 2.0 cumulative GPA. You can find out more about the Communication Studies minor in the Undergraduate Catalog.