Roadmap Freshman - 4 year: Communication: Environmental Communication Emphasis, B.A.

Note: This Roadmap is subject to change based on course needs and scheduling.

Year 1 - 30 units

COMM 101 - Public Speaking Units: 3
Also meets GE 1C requirement
GE 1A - Student’s Choice of GE Area 1A: English Composition - 3 units Units: 3
Please check English Milestone via your Student Center to verify if you need an additional support course.
GE 4 - Student’s Choice of GE Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences course - 3 units Units: 3
See catalog for course titles & descriptions.
Student’s Choice of HIST - US History course . Units: 3
Choose one: HIST 270, 271, 272, 275. CHS350 is an option however will need to be taken semester 5 or later
Student’s Choice of Free Elective Course. Units: 3
Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for
Recommendations/Notes
- Enroll in at least 30 units a year (average 15 units a semester) to graduate in 4 years
- All COMM major courses must be completed with a C- or better to apply toward the Communication major.
- Schedule an appointment with a Peer Advisor or Academic Advisor in the Academic Advising Center
- Attend Major Fair (First Week of October)

COMM 200 - Introduction To Communication Studies Units: 3
Also meets GE 1B requirement
GE 2 - Student’s Choice of GE Area 2: Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning course - 3 units Units: 3
Please check Math Milestone via your Student Center to verify if you need an additional support course. See catalog for course titles & descriptions
GE 6 - Student’s Choice of GE Area 6: Ethnics Studies course - 3 units Units: 3
POLS 150 - American Political Institutions Units: 3
Double-counts as GE:4 and American Institutions Requirements
Student’s Choice of Free Elective Course. Units: 3
Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.
Recommendations/Notes
- Join a student group (COMM Club or Dolphin Radio Recommended)
- Complete Golden 4 GE
- Attend Summer Scheduling workshop
- Attend Study Abroad information session (if interested)

COMM 205 - Introduction to Communication Research Units: 3
GE 5A - Student’s Choice of GE Area 5A: Physical Sciences course - 4 units Units: 4
Take a 5A with 5C (lab) if missing lab requirement
GE 3A - Student’s Choice of GE Area 3A: Arts course - 3 units Units: 3
See catalog for course titles & descriptions.
GE 3B - Student’s Choice of GE Area 3B Humanities: Languages Other than English course - 3 units Units: 3
Units may vary between 3-4 units depending on language chosen. Also, double-counts with GE:3B.
Student’s Choice of Free Elective Course. Units: 3
Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.
Recommendations/Notes
- Consider adding a minor, meet with major advisor or faculty advisor (Visual Media Communication Recommended)

GE 5B - Student’s Choice of GE Area 5B: Biological Science course - 3 units Units: 3
Take 5B with 5C (lab) if missing lab requirement
Student’s Choice of Free Elective Course. Units: 3
Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.
Student’s Choice of Free Elective Course. Units: 3
Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.
Student’s Choice of Free Elective Course. Units: 3
Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.
Complete one from the following:
COMM 210 - Interpersonal Communication Units: 3
COMM 220 - Group Communication Units: 3
COMM 225 - Professional Communication Units: 3
Recommendations/Notes
- Seek a leadership position in a student organization
- Apply for internships, study abroad, or a research opportunity (depending on interests)
- Consider adding a minor
- Prepare a resume

COMM 320 - Rhetorical Theory and Practice Units: 3
COMM 321 - Advanced Intercultural Communication Units: 3
COMM 340 - Conflict Management and Mediation Units: 3
Double counts for UDGE-4 requirement
COMM 443 - Environmental Communication (Cross-listed as ESRM 443) Units: 3
Emphasis Course
Student’s Choice of Major Elective course. Units: 3
See catalog for course titles & descriptions
Recommendations/Notes
- Meet with Graduate Studies Center to discuss graduate school programs
- Meet with Career Development & Alumni Engagement to discuss internship/job opportunities
- Meet with your program faculty advisor at least once in your Junior year (either in the Fall or Spring semester)

COMM 332 - Media and Environmental Advocacy Units: 3
Emphasis Course
COMM 350 - Strategic Communication Units: 3
Student’s Choice of Free Elective Course. Units: 3
Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.
Student’s Choice of Free Elective Course. Units: 3
Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.
Complete one from the following:
UDGE 2 - Student’s Choice of UDGE - 2: Mathematical Concepts - Quantitative Reasoning course - 3 units Units: 3
UDGE 5 - Student’s Choice of UDGE - 5: Science course - 3 units Units: 3
Recommendations/Notes
- Attend Capstone (COMM 499) Information Session to get add code
- Apply for Graduation (Priority deadline - October 1st)
- Attend Grad Check workshop or schedule a Grad Check appointment with Academic Advising
- Meet with Career Development & Alumni Engagement to learn more about Alumni services
- Meet with your program faculty advisor at least once before you graduate (either in the Fall or Spring semester)

COMM 499 - Capstone Project Units: 3
Student’s Choice of Free Elective Course. Units: 3
Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.
Student’s Choice of Free Elective Course. Units: 3
Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.
Student’s Choice of Free Elective Course. Units: 3
Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.
Student’s Choice of Free Elective Course. Units: 3
Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.
Recommendations/Notes
- Attend Grad Fest
- Consider completing an internship
- Check application deadlines for graduate school
- Attend Gala