This curriculum map is a suggested semester-by-semester plan of study to complete a BA in Communications (Persuasion Track) . Highlighted courses must be completed in the semester listed in order for the student to graduate in a timely manner. Students will need to discuss the most appropriate track within the major with an advisor. See the Undergraduate Bulletin for general education requirements and other requirements for graduation. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with their academic advisor every semester to make sure they are on track to graduate.
| YSU Course Subject and Title | Credits | YSU Course Subject and Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1550 Writing 1 | 3 | CHEM 1515/1515L General Chemistry 1 (NS) | 4 |
| ENGL 1551 Writing 2 | 3 | SPAN 1550 Elementary Spanish | 4 |
| GEOG 2626 World Geography (SS) | 3 | ENGL 1590 Introduction to Literature (AH) | 3 |
| PHYS 1501/1501L Fundamentals of Physics 1 and lab (NS) | 5 | HIST 2605 Turning Points in US History (SS) | 3 |
| Total hours completed: 28 hours | |||
| Year 1 Fall Semester Courses | Credits | Spring Semester Courses | Credits |
| COMM 1545 Communication Foundations | 3 | CMST 2653 Group Communication | 3 |
| COMM 2600 Communication Theory | 3 | CMST 2656 Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| SPAN 2600 Intermediate Spanish | 4 | TCOM 1595 Survey of Mass Communications (SS) | 3 |
| MATH 2623 Survey of Mathematics | 3 | Social and Personal Awareness Course | 3 |
| THTR 1590 History of Motion Pictures (AH) | 3 | Course in Minor | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 | ||
| Total | 16 | Total | 18 |
| Year 2 Fall Semester Courses | Credits | Spring Semester Courses | Credits |
| CMST 2610 Intercultural Communication (SPA) | 3 | CMST 3700 Research | 3 |
| CMST 2657 Organizational Communication | 3 | CMST 3760 Persuasion | 3 |
| CMST 2645 Presentational Speaking | 3 | Courses in Minor | 6 |
| Course in Minor | 3 | General Electives | 6 |
| General Education Elective | 3 | ||
| Total | 15 | Total | 18 |
| Year 3 Fall Semester Courses | Credits | Spring Semester Courses | Credits |
| CMST 4851 New Media | 3 | CMST 3754 Argumentation | 3 |
| CMST 3756 Interviewing | 3 | CMST 4899 Senior Project | 3 |
| CMST 4850 Computer Mediated Communication | 3 | Additional courses in Minor, Major or electives | 9 |
| Courses in Minor | 6 | ||
| Total | 15 | Total | 15 |