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Complete Your Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies with MSU at

Table Rock

Contact Us We can assist you with transfer and admission questions

Undergraduate Admissions

Dixie Williams, Assistant Director of Admissions – Transfer CoordinatorUndergraduate Admissions, Carrington 204

Phone: (417) 836-5517Website: MissouriState.edu/otcEmail: DixieWilliams@MissouriState.edu

Degree Program Advising

Dr. Shawn Wahl, Department HeadSchool of Communication StudiesCraig Hall 375

Phone: (417) 836-4423Email: Communication@MissouriState.eduWebsite: www.MissouriState.edu/TableRockCom

OTC Table Rock Campus

10698 Highway 165Hollister, MO 65672(417) 336-6239

Why Study Communication at Missouri State?

• You can develop and improve your career options. Employers rate communication skills among the top qualities that they look for in potential new employees.

• To Increase your understanding of interpersonal and intrapersonal relationships. Strong communication skills are a vital part of personal and professional success.

• You will enjoy the flexibility of having both “seated” (classroom) and online courses available.

• Explore the many specialized areas within the department that will prepare you to work in a wide variety of communication industry settings.

• Advertising• Business• Education• Government• Health• International Relations• Arts & Entertainment

• Law• Marketing• Media• Public Relations• Social Services• Technology

Common Career Fields for Communication Graduates

Year 3 and 4 at MSU

Fall Year 1

COM 100 Intro to Major (recommended) 1 hrCOM 209 Survey of Communication Theory 3 hrsCOM 300+ Elective Upper Division 3 hrsCOM 315 Public Speaking II 3 hrs Minor Course 3 hrs General Electives (300 + level) 3 hrs Total Hours 16 hrs

Spring Year 1

COM 205 Interpersonal Communication Theory and Skills 3 hrsCOM 210 Research Methods 3 hrsCOM 322 or 328 3 hrs Minor Course 3 hrs General Elective 3 hrs Total Hours 15 hrs

Fall Year 2

COM 325 Nonverbal Communication 3 hrsCOM 350 Rhetorical Tradition 3 hrsCOM 495 Internship (recommended elective) 3 hrs Minor Course (300 + level) 3 hrs General Elective (300 + level) 3 hrs Total Hours 15 hrs

Spring Year 2

COM 436 Communication and Leadership 3 hrsCOM 499 Program Assessment 0 hrs 2 x Minor Course (300 + level) 6 hrs General Electives (at 300 + level) 3 hrs Upper Division COM 3 hrs Total Hours 15 hrs

Important Notes about This MSU Major

The Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies requires you to have a minor. If you are interested in taking additional seated (classroom) courses, consider the minor in Technical Writing. There will be a variety of seated and online courses, that are needed to complete this minor, available at the Table Rock Campus. Please consult with your advisor regarding other online minor options.

To be officially admitted to this degree program, students must have:

•Completedatleast59credithours •CompletedtheGeneralEducationBasicRequired Courses (which are met through OTC’s AA degree) •Acombined(MSUandtransfer)GPAof2.50orhigher or have a GPA of 2.75 for the last 30 completed hours •CompletedCOM115(OTC’sSPE102),MED120(OTC’s COM 102) and COM 209 (through MSU) with a GPA of 2.50 or higher.

Students should consult with their COM advisor when selecting COM electives to fulfill degree requirements.

Year 1 and 2

Complete your Associate of Arts degree!

With the Associate of Arts you will have met MSU’s general education requirements. Your advisor will assist you in the selection of your courses. The following fully transferable courses will be included as they fulfill a vital part of your MSU major requirement.

OTC Course MSU EquivalentCOM 105 COM 115COM 150 MED 120COM 200 (201) COM 205

Transfer to Missouri State!

To transfer to MSU, you must:

1. Apply for admission and submit a $35 application. Apply online at: www.MissouriState.edu/admissions/transfer .

If you need assistance, call (417) 836-6929, or email: AdultStudentServices@MissouriState.edu

2. Submit transcripts to: Missouri State University Office of Admissions 901 South National Avenue Springfield, MO 65897

3. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Turn in your application before March 31st to take full advantage of financial assistance.

4. Schedule an appointment with your academic advisor by calling (417) 836-4423.

5. Register for classes and order textbooks!

Department of CommunicationSchool of Communication Studies Craig Hall 375 u (417) 836-4423Communication@MissouriState.eduwww.Communication.MissouriState.eduwww.MissouriState.edu/TableRockCom