PUBLIC COMMUNICATION

Credits to Graduate: 120     Credits in Major: 36
12 Upper Division Credits in Arts & Letters FAU Residence Credits: 30
Upper Division Credits: 45

Overall 2.3 GPA required for entry into major
Overall 2.0 GPA must be maintained to remain in major

Grade of "C" or better is required for each course in the major.  All courses in the major must be graded.  Pass/Fail is not accepted.

The Public Communication Sequence emphasizes the strategic role that symbol systems play in constructing meaning in a fast-changing, information-based, culturally diverse world. Courses examine how meaning informs and persuades individuals, introduce students to the history and theories of how communication operates in societies, and analyze the role of symbols in culture. The goal of the sequence is for students to demonstrate a high level of oral and written communication, critical thinking, analytical, problem-solving and nonverbal, and conflict mediation skills. These skills are applicable to personal relationships and are highly marketable in virtually every area of the nonprofit and business worlds. The sequence also prepares students for graduate studies in a broad range of educational disciplines, for example, rhetoric, communication, and law.

6 Credits Required Introductory Courses:

SPC 2608
SPC 1340
Public Speaking
Discovering Human Communication and Rhetoric

9 Credits Required Theory/Criticism Courses:

SPC 3233
SPC 3235
SPC 4680
SPC 4633
Classical Rhetoric (Prerequisite, SPC 1340)
Contemporary Rhetoric (Prerequisite, SPC 1340)
Rhetorical Criticism
Rhetoric of Social Protest

3 Credits Required Capstone:

SPC 4271 Public Communication, Democracy and Civil Engagement