2023-2024 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 
    
    Oct 05, 2024  
2023-2024 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog

General Studies, Communication Emphasis, B.A.


The general studies major offers students a path to graduation that combines generalized study with disciplinary focus, leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree. The department of English and Communications offers emphases in Communications, Literature and Writing.

Major Requirements Include


  • Residency, Major, General Education, and Graduation Requirements as described in the Fontbonne University Catalog.
  • A minimum GPA of 2.0 in the major is required for graduation.
  • A minimum of 18 hours of course work in an area of emphasis, 15 hours of electives, as defined by departments, and a capstone experience.

A minimum of 18 credit hours in Communication to include:

  • Credit(s): 3
  • Three courses in Communication at the 200-level or above Credit(s): 9
  • One course in Communication at the 300-level or above Credit(s): 3
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  • One course of Internship credit Credit(s): 3
  • OR

  • a 400-level course as designated by the department Credit(s): 3