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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

1. Students must complete four or more courses all with a C or better:
   1. Two required courses 
   2. Two additional courses from either category

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Required Courses
COMM 100	(Introduction to Communication (COMM100=COMM100Z)) Z	4
COMM 111	(Public Speaking (COMM111=COMM111Z) or COMM 111H) Z	4
COMM 112	Argumentation, Advocacy, and Debate	4
COMM 218	(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