Communication Studies, B.A.

Baccalaureate Degree and Residency Requirements

All requirements for an undergraduate degree are listed under academic policies and regulations  in the introductory section for undergraduate programs in this catalog. These requirements include a graduation requirement of at least one course in religion or theology.

Major Approval

Major approval is required during the second semester of the sophomore year, or after the completion of 45 credit hours at Fontbonne. For transfer students, major approval is required after completing the equivalent of one full semester (a minimum of 12 credits) at Fontbonne. To receive approval for a major in communication studies, a student must have a 2.5 GPA in courses taken at Fontbonne to meet major requirements both 1) at the time of application for major approval and 2) through degree completion. Students must complete 15 credit hours of coursework in the major before applying for major approval; for transfer students, at least nine of these credit hours must be taken at Fontbonne.