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2024-2025 General Catalog
Global Communication - BA
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College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Department of Communication Studies and Philosophy
About This Degree
The Global Communication major focuses students on building skills, attitudes, and knowledge as critical global citizens, competent intercultural communicators, and globally minded individuals. We do this through a variety of methodological approaches including the social scientific study of public discourse, the humanist study of cultural texts, and the qualitative and quantitative study of intercultural exchanges.
The Global Communication degree at USU is unique. This program is the only four-year degree dedicated to a robust understanding of global communication in Utah, and it is one of only a handful of programs nationwide. The program specializes in giving the students tools to understand cultural systems and prepare them to work effectively and meaningfully in an increasingly global environment.
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Minimum University Requirements
Admission Requirements For This Program
- New freshmen must be admitted to USU in Good Standing.
- Transfer students from other institutions or other programs at USU must have a 2.75 GPA.
- USU credits within the Major: 13
- Credits in Major: 40
- Credits of Upper-Division Courses (3XXX or above): 34
Global Communication Major Requirements (40 credits)
- Total Credits: 40
- Grade Point Average to Declare PPRU Global Communication Major: 2.75 Overall GPA
- Grade Point Average to Apply for the Full Major in Global Communication: 2.75 Overall GPA (application required; contact academic advisor for details)
- Grade Point Average to Graduate with Major: 2.75 GPA within major coursework
- Credits in Residence: At least half (50 percent) of the credits earned for this major must be completed in upper-division USU courses. All other credits (including transfer and study abroad credits) must be approved by the faculty or academic advisor in order to be counted toward these degrees. As many as 19 credits completed at other colleges or universities may be used to partially satisfy these requirements. For more information, students should contact their advisor.
- Minimum Grade Requirement: All courses taken for the major require a minimum grade of C- or better. Courses taken for the major may not be taken on a pass/fail basis, except CMST 5950 .
- Notes: A minor or additional major must be completed in order to complete all requirements for this major. No more than 9 credit hours of the Global Communication major may overlap with an additional declared major.
- Notes: Completion of any language minor or major will complete the second language requirement (e. g. Spanish, American Sign Language, Arabic).
B. Critical Global Citizenry (9 credits)
Three courses from this section are required:
C. Communication Specialization Requirement (12 credits)
Three courses (9 credits) must be completed from the student’s chosen Area of Specialization. Students must also take one additional course from the other area of specialization (3 credits):
Interpersonal and Organizational Communication Competence - Area of Specialization
Public Communication Competence - Area of Specialization
D. Language/Culture Specific Requirement (9 credits)
Students must complete 3 classes (either 3 or 4 credits) of an upper division foreign language (3000 level or higher). Important: All three courses must be from the same language.
Students may instead complete any combination of 3 classes of upper division language requirements and approved World Affairs classes.
World Affairs Options
- ANTH 3120 - African Healing Systems 3 credit(s)
- ANTH 3130 - Peoples of Latin America (CI) 3 credit(s)
- ANTH 3180 - Peoples of the Middle East (DSS) 3 credit(s)
- ANTH 3200 - Perspectives on Race (CI/DSS) 3 credit(s)
- ANTH 3550 - Culture of East Asia (DHA) 3 credit(s)
- ANTH 4100 - The Study of Language 3 credit(s)
- ANTH 4110 - Southwest Indian Cultures, Past and Present (DSS) 3 credit(s)
- ANTH 4115 - Tourism, Culture, and Development 3 credit(s)
- ANTH 4140 - Anthropology of Global Health (CI) 3 credit(s)
- ENGL 3610 - Multicultural American Literature 3 credit(s)
- HIST 3230 - Early Modern Europe (DHA) 3 credit(s)
- HIST 3240 - Modern Europe 3 credit(s)
- HIST 3280 - East Central Europe Since 1520 (DELETED SUMMER 2024) 3 credit(s)
- HIST 3330 - Modern Russia and the Soviet Experiment 3 credit(s)
- HIST 3410 - The Modern Middle East 3 credit(s)
- HIST 3460 - Comparative Asian History (DHA) 3 credit(s)
- HIST 3483 - Modern China, 1800 to Present (DHA) 3 credit(s)
- HIST 3510 - Africa and the World 3 credit(s)
- HIST 3630 - History of Modern Latin America 3 credit(s)
- HIST 3650 - Caribbean History (INACTIVATED SUMMER 2024) 3 credit(s)
- HIST 3660 - History of Mexico (DHA) 3 credit(s)
- HIST 3670 - Slavery in the Atlantic World (CI) 3 credit(s)
- HIST 4290 - Europe and the French Revolution, 1700-1815 3 credit(s)
- HIST 4310 - History of Nationalism 3 credit(s)
- HIST 4330 - Modern Germany with Special Emphasis on the Twentieth Century (DELETED SUMMER 2024) 3 credit(s)
- HIST 4390 - European Imperialism 3 credit(s)
- HIST 4810 - American Military History 3 credit(s)
- HIST 4815 - World War I: A Global Conflict (DHA) 3 credit(s)
- HIST 4820 - World War II in Europe 3 credit(s)
- HIST 4821 - World War II in Asia (DHA) 3 credit(s)
- HIST 4822 - The Vietnam War (DHA) 3 credit(s)
- LANG 3550 - Culture of East Asia (DHA) 3 credit(s)
- LANG 3570 - Narrative Ethics in Asian Literature and Film (DHA) 3 credit(s)
- LING 4100 - The Study of Language 3 credit(s)
- LING 4700 - Foundations of Dual Language and Immersion Education 3 credit(s)
- LING 4900 - Analysis of Cross-Cultural Difference 3 credit(s)
- POLS 2100 - Introduction to International Relations (BSS) 3 credit(s)
- POLS 2200 - Comparative Politics (BSS) 3 credit(s)
- POLS 3100 - Global Issues 3 credit(s)
- POLS 3200 - The Politics of Development (CI/DSS) 3 credit(s)
- POLS 3210 - Western European Government and Politics (DSS) 3 credit(s)
- POLS 3220 - Russian and East European Government and Politics (DSS) 3 credit(s)
- POLS 3230 - Middle Eastern Government and Politics 3 credit(s)
- POLS 3240 - African Government and Politics 3 credit(s)
- POLS 3250 - Chinese Government and Politics (DSS) 3 credit(s)
- POLS 3270 - Latin American Government and Politics (DSS) 3 credit(s)
- POLS 3400 - United States Foreign Policy (DSS) 3 credit(s)
- POLS 3410 - International Human Rights System 3 credit(s)
- POLS 3430 - Political Geography (CI/DSS) 3 credit(s)
- POLS 3700 - Terrorism and Counterterrorism 3 credit(s)
- POLS 4210 - European Union Politics 3 credit(s)
- POLS 4220 - Ethnic Conflict and Cooperation (CI/DSS) 3 credit(s)
- POLS 4230 - Issues in Middle East Politics 3 credit(s)
- POLS 4260 - Asian Government and Politics (DSS) 3 credit(s)
- POLS 4280 - Politics and War 3 credit(s)
- POLS 4410 - International Negotiations 3 credit(s)
- POLS 4450 - United States and Latin America (CI) 3 credit(s)
- POLS 4460 - National Security Policy 3 credit(s)
- POLS 4462 - The US Intelligence Community 3 credit(s)
- POLS 4463 - Grand Strategy and International Politics 3 credit(s)
- POLS 4464 - International Security (DSS) 3 credit(s)
- POLS 4470 - Foreign Policy in the Pacific 3 credit(s)
- POLS 4500 - The Politics of Social Movements (DSS) 3 credit(s)
- POLS 5120 - Economics of Russia and Eastern Europe, 9th Century to 21st Century (DELETED SUMMER 2024) 3 credit(s)
- POLS 5140 - Law, Politics, and War 3 credit(s)
- POLS 5200 - Global Environment (DELETED SUMMER 2024) 3 credit(s)
- POLS 5210 - Comparative Political Change/Development 3 credit(s)
- POLS 5270 - Latin American Politics and Development 3 credit(s)
- POLS 5290 - Development in Europe (DELETED SUMMER 2024) 3 credit(s)
- POLS 5300 - Cyber Warfare and International Politics 3 credit(s)
- POLS 5350 - Evolution, Conflict, and Cooperation (DSS) (DELETED SUMMER 2024) 3 credit(s)
- POLS 5400 - National Security Strategy and Strategic Uncertainty 3 credit(s)
- POLS 5480 - International Trade Policy 3 credit(s)
- POLS 5770 - Strategic Culture 3 credit(s)
- PORT 3540 - Introduction to Translation Studies in Portuguese 3 credit(s)
- PSY 4240 - Multicultural Psychology (DSS) 3 credit(s)
- RELS 3010 - Introduction to Buddhism (DHA) 3 credit(s)
- RELS 3020 - Introduction to Hinduism (DHA) 3 credit(s)
- RELS 3050 - Introduction to Christianity (DHA) 3 credit(s)
- RELS 3060 - Introduction to Judaism (DHA) 3 credit(s)
- RELS 3080 - Mormonism and the American Religious Experience (DHA) 3 credit(s)
- RELS 4015 - Buddhism and the West 3 credit(s)
- RELS 4230 - The History of Christianity in the West (CI/DHA) 3 credit(s)
- RELS 4555 - Women in Buddhism 3 credit(s)
- RELS 4560 - Women in Islam (DHA) 3 credit(s)
- RELS 4730 - History of Black America (CI) 3 credit(s)
- SOC 1020 - Social Problems (BSS) 3 credit(s)
- SOC 2630 - Sociology of Race and Ethnicity (BSS) 3 credit(s)
- SOC 2650 - Globalization and International Development (BSS) 3 credit(s)
- SOC 3260 - Politics and Society in Post-Colonial States 3 credit(s)
- SOC 3340 - Activism, Protest, and Social Movements (DSS) 3 credit(s)
E. Practicum (3 credits)
The practicum may not be completed (nor enrolled in concurrently) until students have applied and been accepted as a full major in Global Communication.
Student must also take CMST 1330 and CMST 3330 before enrolling in CMST 5950 .
It is best to have at least one year of study and coursework before the planned practicum semester. Students are responsible for arranging for their own practicum. Students are encouraged to find or create a practicum that is related to their personal interests and will serve their goals after graduation. The practicum should tie together various elements of the program through practical experience, in-service learning, or internship experience in a cultural community distinct from the student’s own culture. The practicum plan should include at least 135 contact hours. Planning for the practicum early or as soon as the student is accepted into the full major is recommended. Approval for a particular practicum experience must be granted by the student’s faculty advisor and the CSPH Department Head prior to the experience. Students should visit with the faculty advisor early in the decision process.
There are four options for a student to complete the practicum requirement.
- Option 1 – Global Studies/Travel - Student goes on a self-designed global engagement or an institutional (USU) experience. Both require going through the Office of Global Engagement at Utah State University.
- Option 2 – Local Intercultural Experience – Student works with advisor on finding a local intercultural experience.
- Option 3 Global Communication Portfolio – Student may use previous travel abroad experience providing it is approved by their assigned faculty advisor and the portfolio demonstrates they have learned the required intercultural knowledge, skills, and attitudes.
- Option 4 - Complete 12 credits from the Critical Global Citizenry Area of the major. Students doing option #4 are not required to enroll in CMST 5950 . For all other options, students are required to enroll in CMST 5950 .
See the academic advisor for more information about Global Communication practicum options and the Practicum Guidelines Information Packet.
Bachelor of Arts Degree Language Requirement
A Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree signifies proficiency in one of more foreign languages. Specifically, the BA requirement may be completed in one of the following ways:
- Demonstration of proficiency in one foreign language by successful completion of one course at the 2020-level or higher (or its equivalent).
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- Demonstration of proficiency in American Sign Language by successful completion of COMD 4920 and COMD 4780 , and by passing an exit interview.
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- Demonstration of proficiency in two foreign languages by successful completion of the 1020 course level in one language and the 2010 course level in the second language (or its equivalent).
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- Completion of an upper-division (3000-level or higher) foreign language grammar or literature course requiring the 2020 course level (or its equivalent) as a prerequisite. Conversation courses cannot be considered for satisfying this requirement.
For nonnative English-speaking students only, the following options are available:
- Successful completion of the Intensive English Language Institute (IELI) program for international students.
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- TOEFL, Michigan, or IELI placement scores high enough to meet the University admission criteria.
Open Electives
Total elective credit is determined by General Education courses taken, degree type selected, additional credits earned, and any additional math or other prerequisite courses needed. Please consult your Academic Advisor for details.
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