Brian Householder
Associate Teaching Professor of Communication
Director of Undergraduate Studies in Communication
brian.householder@rutgers.edu
Degree Requirements
Students accepted into the Communication major complete three requirements: one SC&I interdisciplinary course, four core courses, and seven electives.
The undergraduate Communication program consists of 36 credits:
- Seven required courses (21 credits)
- Five upper-level electives in your chosen specialization (15 credits)
Students are required to maintain a GPA of 2.0 to complete the Communication major.
Requirements for the COM Major
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Students accepted into the Communication major complete three requirements: one SC&I interdisciplinary course, four core courses, and seven electives. You can access complete course descriptions for these and all undergraduate courses online.
- 04:189:101 Introduction to Communication & Information Processes*
- Choose one of the following:
- 04:192:200 Communication Theory
- 04:192:201 Communication in Relationships
- 04:192:300 Communication Research
- 04:192:380 Public Speaking
- Choose one of the following**:
*This is the prerequisite course for 04:192:200 Communication Theory, 04:192:201 Communication in Relationships, and 04:192:300 Communication Research.
**Students must complete 04:192:200 Communication Theory prior to enrolling in these courses.
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Electives allow you to focus on an area of concentration. These electives are exclusively available to Communication majors except 04:192:380 Public Speaking, which is open to the general student population as well.
- 04:192:3xx or 4xx
- 04:192:3xx or 4xx
- 04:192:3xx or 4xx
- 04:192:4xx
- 04:192:4xx
Stand Out with a Communication Specialization
The Communication major offers five specializations to help you stand out in today’s competitive job market. With careful planning, a specialization shouldn’t take any more credits than the major. Contact an advisor in the Office of Student Services for expert advice.
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