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The Communication Studies Focus Award recognizes students who have gained considerable background in Communication Studies as part of their certificate or transfer degree program. The award is granted to students who have completed the required combination of Communication Studies courses. This award is especially useful for students seeking to minor or major in Communication Studies at Portland State University or any Oregon college or university. Students who wish to transfer should check with the specific institution for course transferability.
Students who are applying for the Communication Studies Focus Award should fill out the online application form.
Communication Studies Focus Award Requirements
- Students must complete four or more courses all with a C or better:
- Two required courses
- Two additional courses from either category
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| COMM 100Z | Introduction to Communication (COMM100=COMM100Z) Z | 4 |
| COMM 111Z | Public Speaking (COMM111=COMM111Z) Z | 4 |
| COMM 112 | Argumentation, Advocacy, and Debate | 4 |
| COMM 218Z | Interpersonal Communication (COMM214=COMM218=COMM218Z) Z | 4 |
| Additional Courses (choose two) | ||
| COMM 105 | Listening | 4 |
| COMM 110 | Voice and Articulation | 3 |
| COMM 130 | Business & Professional Communication | 4 |
| COMM 140 | Introduction to Intercultural Communication | 4 |
| COMM 204 | Visual Communication for Media | 4 |
| or J 204 | Visual Communication for Media | |
| COMM 212 | Voice & Diction | 4 |
| COMM 215 | Communicating in Teams and Small Groups | 4 |
| COMM 227 | Nonverbal Communication | 4 |
| COMM 228 | Mass Communication and Society | 4 |
| or J 201 | Mass Communication and Society | |
| COMM 237 | Gender and Communication | 4 |
- Z
This course is part of Oregon Common Course Numbering. The following courses are equivalent:
COMM 100 and COMM 100Z
COMM 111 and COMM 111Z
COMM 111H and COMM 111HZ
COMM 214, COMM 218, and COMM 218Z