Credits Breakdowns
General
Education
39
Credits
Major
Credit
Requirements
39
Credits
Additional Credits
42
Credits
39 hours total; 2.25 minimum major GPA
The Communication Studies major requires 39 credit hours. The Master of Arts in Communications degree requires 36 credit hours. Students in the JUMP option complete 27 hours of undergraduate-level CMST coursework and 36 hours of graduate-level COMM coursework. After completing 12 hours of COMM electives, special credit will be awarded at the undergraduate level and will apply toward the undergraduate program requirements.
You must earn a C or better in all major courses.
To be eligible for the Communication Studies JUMP option with the Master of Arts in Communication, students must:
- Be seeking the Communication Studies major;
- Have completed between 75 and 96 credit hours of undergraduate coursework;
- Have completed CMST 101, CMST 107, CMST 201, CMST 203, CMST 204, and CMST 301;
- Have a cumulative GPA of 3.00 and a Communication Studies major GPA of 3.50;
- Complete a JUMP application that includes a statement about their academic preparation and their understanding of JUMP policies and procedures, as well as three references.
At least 18 hours in the major must be completed at the 300 and 400 level; at least six hours must be completed at the 400-level.
Additional credit hours could indicate a second major, minor, or certificate. A minimum of 120 credit hours is required to graduate.
To apply to the University of Southern Indiana (USI) for undergraduate enrollment:
- Complete the online application for admission
- Pay the $40 application fee
- Submit official transcripts from all high schools and colleges you've attended
Once USI has processed your application, transcript(s) and scores (if needed), a decision will be made by Undergraduate Admissions and you will receive a notification.
Upon acceptance to USI, you'll receive detailed information about next steps, including orientation, registration and housing.
