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Communication Studies, BA (2023-2024)
Communication Studies, BA
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2023-2024
The following curriculum map is plan for a new student with zero credits. If you have any transfer work, AP credits, Running Start credits, or any other type of college level coursework, your plan will be different. Please always connect with your advisor and faculty mentor to double check you are on the correct path! Also, if you are required to take pre-university level courses, your plan will be different too.
Year 1
| Fall Quarter | Credits | Winter Quarter | Credits | Spring Quarter | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 101 | 5 | ENGL 201 | 5 | Math 107 | 5 |
| CMST 201 | 5 | CMST 208 (Social Science BACR 1) | 5 | Social Science BACR 2 | 5 |
| Humanities & Arts BACR 1 (CMST 212 is an option) | 5 | Humanities & Arts BACR 2 (CMST 212 is an option) | 5 | Diversity (CMST 314, 340 are options) | 5 |
| Credit Total: | 15 | Credit Total: | 15 | Credit Total: | 15 |
| Milestones: |
Year 2
| Fall Quarter | Credits | Winter Quarter | Credits | Spring Quarter | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Science BACR 1 | 5 | Natural Science BACR 2 | 5 | CMST 330 or CSBS 320 | 5 |
| Global (CMST 342 is an option) | 5 | Section B CMST Upper Core* | 5 | Section B CMST Upper Core | 5 |
| CMST 309 | 5 | Section C-Elective^ | 5 | Section C-Elective | 5 |
| Credit Total: | 15 | Credit Total: | 15 | Credit Total: | 15 |
| Milestones: *Note: the following classes cannot count in this section (B): CMST 480, CMST 481 or CMST 495, CMST 499. Note: any course used in Section B cannot count in Section C. ^any course used in Section C cannot count in Section B |
Year 3
| Fall Quarter | Credits | Winter Quarter | Credits | Spring Quarter | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section B CMST Upper Core | 5 | Section C-Elective | 5 | Minor course | 5 |
| Section C-Elective | 5 | Minor course | 5 | Any level elective or Foreign Language if needed | 5 |
| Minor course | 5 | Minor course | 5 | Any level elective or Foreign Language if needed | 5 |
| Credit Total: | 15 | Credit Total: | 15 | Credit Total: | 15 |
| Milestones: | : |
Year 4
| Fall Quarter | Credits | Winter Quarter | Credits | Spring Quarter | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any level elective or Foreign Language if needed | 5 | Any level elective or Foreign Language if needed | 5 | CMST 490 | 5 |
| Any level elective or Foreign Language if needed | 5 | Any level elective or Foreign Language if needed | 5 | Any level elective or Foreign Language if needed | 5 |
| Any level elective or Foreign Language if needed | 5 | Any level elective or Foreign Language if needed | 5 | Any level elective or Foreign Language if needed | 5 |
| Credit Total: | 15 | Credit Total: | 15 | Credit Total: | 15 |
| Milestones: Section D–The STAR Component (STudy/Act/Reflect)–please see STAR Component Coordinator, Dr. Shields, for any additional information. Note: A minimum of 10 credits of CMST coursework at EWU must be taken before beginning the STAR component. Written and oral reports on the STAR experience must be completed successfully. This requirement can be satisfied by: • A CMST or required JRNM class that has a built-in engagement component; • An internship; • Employment or volunteer activities. |
