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Dec 06, 2025
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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Communication Studies (BS)
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The communication studies program develops the skills and perspectives of forward-thinking, culturally competent, and ethical leaders. By developing the human and digital skills needed in today’s and tomorrow’s workplaces, relationships, and communities, students emerge ready to pursue successful careers, build healthy relationships, and be involved and lead in their communities. Communication studies students build skills in practices such as group communication, organizational communication, conflict management, leadership, interpersonal communication, persuasion, and presentation. Students also increase their ability to analyze communication in different social, political, and organizational settings. The communication studies degree prepares students for a variety of careers, including those in law, government, advocacy, business, sales, emerging technology, and more.
In addition to the general university and college requirements for the BA/BS degree, undergraduate majors in communication studies take 43 credit hours of coursework in the the A.Q. Miller School of Media and Communications. All majors complete 1 hour of orientation, 3 credit hours in innovation and creation, 12 credit hours in the foundations of communication, 3 credit hours in methods, 3 credit hours of a capstone experience, and 21-24 credit hours of two specializations.
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Kansas State University Core: 34-36 Credit Hours
K-State Core is the foundation for an impactful life and career after time at K-State. The K-State Core framework covers six disciplinary areas: English, Communications, Mathematics & Statistics, Natural & Physical Sciences, Social & Behavioral Sciences, and Arts and Humanities. In addition, a seventh area is reserved for institutionally designated use, which K-State is keeping as free electives. In total, the framework takes up 34-35 credit hours of 100 and 200-level coursework. Students who complete their general education elsewhere cannot be required to take additional general education coursework in the disciplinary areas of the framework without permission from KBOR to continue requiring courses in the K-State Core. Orientation: 1 Credit Hour
Outside Concentration: 9 Credit Hours
Outside credential of at least 9 credit hours (May be from any unit, except COMM and MC, etc, OR from approved interdisciplinary credentials within the unit). OR Any 9 credit hours in a single prefix (except for COMM and MC) (all must be 300 level or above OR at any level with a prereq in the same prefix; up to 5 credit hours may overlap with program). OR Any 9 credit hour microcredential (up to 5 credit hours may overlap with program). Overlays: [9] Credit Hours
May be filled in K-State Core, Outside Concentration, electives, or the Program itself. - Ethical Reasoning Overlay, 1 course Credits: [3]
- Global Perspectives Overlay, 1 course Credits: [3]
- US Multicultural Overlay, 1 course Credits: [3]
Math Requirement
If not met through K-State Core requirements, MATH 160 is required.
Foundation of Communication: 13 Credit Hours
Innovation and Creation: 3 Credit Hours
Writing Essentials: 1 Credit Hour
Content Creator Studio: 2 Credit Hours
Choose two courses of the following: Methods: 3 Credit Hours
Choose one course of the following: Application/Capstone: 3 Credit Hours
Choose one course of the following: Specializations
Complete 2 specializations totaling 21-24 credit hours; courses can count toward multiple specializations. Communication, Identity, and Relationships: 12 Credit Hours
Organizational and Career Communication: 12 Credit Hours
Political and Civic Advocacy and Communication: 12 Credit Hours
Legal Advocacy and Communication: 12 Credit Hours
Coaching and Consulting: 12 Credit Hours
Emerging Technology and Networked Communication: 12 Credit Hours
Truth, Information, and Freedom of Speech: 12 Credit Hours
BS Natural and Quantitative Requirements: 12-15 Credit Hours
One course in each of the following, with at least two courses at the 300 level or above OR at any level with a prerequisite in the same discipline. Natural Science course Credits: 3-5
Quantitative course Credits: 3-4
Natural Science, or Quantitative, or Social Science w/MATH or STAT prereq Credits: 3
Natural Science, or Quantitative, or Social Science w/MATH or STAT prereq Credits: 3
BS Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Requirements: 6 Credit Hours
3 credit hours in each of the following, with at least 3 credit hours total at 300 level or above OR at any level with a prerequisite in the same discipline. Fine Arts or Humanities: Any course or combination of courses Credits: 3
Non-Quantitative Social Science: Any social science course that does NOT have a MATH or STAT prereq Credits: 3
Free Electives: 0-44
In addition to K-State Core Free Electives requirement, take any course so that the total credit hours completed equals 120. Total Hours Required for Graduation: 120
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