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undergraduate studies Communication focuses on the concepts, theories, and practice of human communication. Students apply their understanding of communication research and principles to personal, professional, and community relationships and concerns. The department encourages students to tailor their program of study to meet their own interests. Majors select from one of three areas of concentration: Performance Communication, Interpersonal and Organizational Communication, or Public and Cultural Communication. The Honors Program in Communication allows qualified students to pursue advanced study. A minor in Communication is also available. requirements for the major requirements for the minor concentrations for the major (**new for 2009) undergraduate course descriptions honors program honor society (lambda pi eta) communication council » Undergraduate Advising Questions? 1. look on this site for general information about the degree program and for links to forms and other relevant degree information. 2. Send an email to Leslie Tod at tod@cas.usf.edu to clarify information, declare the major, or be provided with a summary from SASS audit (you can access the SASS audit yourself through http://www.facts.org). 3. Set an appointment with Leslie Tod to discuss academic planning or other issues related to academic progress. 4. Check Blackboard at the Communication Majors site regularly for updates on degree program, internship/job opportunities, and other departmental announcements. » advising FAQs » schedule an advising appointment

graduate studies The Department of Communication offers a broad and integrated approach to communication studies that embraces the traditions of the humanities, the convergence of rhetorical and communication theory, and the relations among aesthetic, humanistic, and scientific approaches to inquiry. Students are encouraged to examine the pragmatics of rhetorical and communication theory in such settings as business and industry, government, education, medicine and health care, media, the arts, and the family. The department offers course work leading to the Master of Arts degree and the Doctor of Philosophy. masters program doctoral program admissions funding recent and upcoming course offerings graduate course descriptions past dissertations *NEW* Graduate Student Handbook » Forms Graduate Student Supervisory Committee Appointment Changes to the Graduate Student Supervisory Committee Admission to Doctoral Candidacy Master's, EDS, or Ph.D. Graduation Application Request for the Dissertation Defense Doctoral Defense Announcment Doctoral Defense Annoucement with Co-Chairs Leave of Absence Request Graduate Transfer Course Form Graduate Petition (add/drop/change hours) Contract for Graduate Directed Reading/Research Certification of Degree Letter Application for Dual Degree Reinstatement of Admission Request