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Student Interest Model
Communication and Public Discourse
These classes are recommended, not required. Recommended classes do not concern Levels A, D, and E as they are all required. See the UND catalog, Communication Program website (und.edu/dept/comm), or your advisor for more information.
Level B: Skills/Theory
(15-18 credits required, minimum of one course per category)
Community:
- 303 – Principles of Public Relations F, S
Information:
- 200 – Introduction to Media Writing · AM · F, S
- 353 – Writing for Electronic Media (pre-req 200) · AM · F
- 366 – Business & Professional Speaking · AM · F
Technology:
- 354 – Electronic Field Production · AM · S
Level C: Theory/Skills
(12-15 credits required, minimum of one course per category)
Community:
- 402 – International/Intercultural Comm · AM or IC · F
- 403 – Community Relations · AM or IC · F
Information:
- 367 – Classical & Modern Criticism · AM · F/2
- 499 – Special Topics · AM
Technology:
- 302 – Popular Culture · AM or IC · F
- 412 – Communication Law · AM or IC · F
Recommended Courses outside the Communication Program
(some may have pre-requisites, see Academic Catalog):
Economics
- 324 Public Finance
English
- 369 Literature & Culture 299 Special Topics in Literature
Philosophy
- 215 Contemporary Moral Issues
- 300 Classical Greek/Hellenistic Philosophy
- 330 Epistemology
- 350 Symbolic Logic
Anthropology
- 372 Culture Theory
Political Science
- 116 State & Local Government
- 250 Politics of Public Administration
- 309 Legislative & Executive Processes
- 319 American Political Thought
Arts & Sciences
- 351 Intro to Law & Legal Studies
Geography
- 455 Geopolitics
Key: F = Fall S = Spring SS = Summer /2 = Every other year AM = Admitted Major IC = Instructor Consent
Where can I use Communication & Public Discourse?
Fundraiser • Government Advisor • Press Secretary • Public Information Officer • Director of Communications • Account Writer • Public Relations Associate • Talk Show Host • Community Affairs Liaison • Government Advisor • Public Administrator • Legislator • Political Consultant