Applied Science in Communication Studies (Dual Degree)

Applied Science in Communication Studies/Master of Arts in Occupational Therapy

St. Kate's offers the opportunity to apply a student's liberal arts education in the field of occupational therapy through a unique 3+3 dual-degree program in applied science in communication studies/master of arts in occupational therapy (MAOT). The dual-degree program allows students to complete their bachelor's degree while pursuing the MAOT degree.

As an applied science in communication studies major, students enrolled in the College for Women will complete the communication studies pre-occupational therapy sequence of courses and supporting work for the MAOT program. This includes courses in biology, anatomy, physiology, psychology, and statistics  while providing a special emphasis in communication studies.

The communication studies courses focus on developing a theoretical understanding and practical skill in written, oral and electronic communication and dedication to the responsible use of  communication - both verbal and nonverbal. The curriculum also offers students the opportunity to develop their powers of clear explanation and persuasion, which are the keys to success for professional communicators. If students choose to complete the fourth-year course work prior to applying for the MAOT program they will be prepared to work in a variety of areas of the communication studies discipline.

To enroll in this program, students apply to the MAOT program during their junior year. If they are admitted to the MAOT program, they receive a B.A. in applied science in communication studies upon completion of the first year of the MAOT program. The curriculum for the applied science in communication studies major is listed in the Pre-Professional Programs, Pre-Occupational Therapy Masters section of this catalog.

Applied Science in Communication Studies/Doctor of Occupational Therapy-Entry Level

St. Kate's offers the opportunity to apply a student's liberal arts education in the field of occupational therapy through a unique 3+3 dual-degree program in applied science in communication studies/doctor of  occupational therapy-entry level (OTD EL). The dual-degree program allows students to complete their bachelor's degree while pursuing the OTD degree.

As an applied science in communication studies major, students enrolled in the College for Women will complete the communication studies pre-occupational therapy sequence of courses and supporting work for the OTD EL program. This includes courses in biology, anatomy, physiology, psychology, and statistics  while providing a special emphasis in communication studies.

The communication studies courses focus on developing a theoretical understanding and practical skill in written, oral and electronic communication and dedication to the responsible use of  communication - both verbal and nonverbal. The curriculum also offers students the opportunity to develop their powers of clear explanation and persuasion, which are the keys to success for professional communicators. If students choose to complete the fourth-year course work prior to applying for the OTD EL program they will be prepared to work in a variety of areas of the communication studies discipline.

To enroll in this program, students apply to the OTD EL program during their junior year. If they are admitted to the OTD EL program, they receive a B.A. in applied science in communication studies upon completion of the first year of the OTD EL program. The curriculum for the applied science in communication studies major is listed in the Pre-Professional Programs, Pre-Occupational Therapy Doctoral section of this catalog.

Applied Science in Communication Studies/Master of Public Health

St. Kate's offers the opportunity to apply a student's liberal arts education in the field of public health through a unique 3+2 dual-degree program in applied science in communication studies/master of public health, global health focus (MPH). The dual-degree program allows students to complete their bachelor's degree while pursuing the MPH degree.

As an applied science in communication studies major, students enrolled in the College for Women will complete the communication studies pre-public health sequence of courses and supporting work for the MPH program. This includes courses in global health, statistics, biology or chemistry and statistics while providing a special emphasis in communication studies.

The communication studies courses focus on developing a theoretical understanding and practical skill in written, oral and electronic communication and dedication to the responsible use of communication - both verbal and nonverbal. The curriculum also offers students the opportunity to develop their powers of clear explanation and persuasion, which are the keys to success for professional communicators. If students choose to complete the fourth-year course work prior to applying for the MPH program they will be prepared to work in a variety of areas of the communication studies discipline.

To enroll in this program, students apply to the MPH program during their junior year. If they are admitted to the MPH program, they receive a B.A. in applied science in communication studies upon completion of the first year of the MPH program. The curriculum for the applied science in communication studies major is listed in the Pre-Professional Programs, Pre-Public health section of this catalog.

Fall Term
BIOL 2610Human Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab4
COMM 1000WCommunication Strategies for Social Justice4
PSYC 1000General Psychology4
or PSYC 1001 General Psychology with Lab
Select one of the following:4
Statistical Analysis for Decision Making
Biostatistics
Statistical Methods in Psychology
Statistical Analysis
Spring Term
BIOL 2620Human Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab4
COMM 1030Speaking to Lead and Influence4
IPE 1020Medical Terminology1-2
or IPE 1030 Healthcare Teams Foundations and Medical Terminology
Select one of the following:4
Principles and Concepts of Sociology
Sociology of Health and Medicine
Cultural Anthropology
Fall Term
PSYC 2025Lifespan Developmental Psychology4
Spring Term
COMM 2050Media, Culture and Society4
PSYC 3010Understanding Psychological Disorders4
Fall Term
COMM 3070WGender and Rhetoric4
COMM 4600Leadership and the Art of Persuasion4
Spring Term
COMM 3100Communicating across Cultures, Identities and Differences4
COMM 4850Senior Seminar4
Upper-division Communication Studies elective4
Summer Term
OCTH 5010Human Occupation3
OCTH 5500Neuroscience3
Fall Term
OCTH 5410Children, Adolescents, and Families3
OCTH 6000Foundational Skills for Occupational Therapy Practice3
OCTH 6010Seminar A: Entering the Profession1
OCTH 6310Evidence Based Practice3
OCTH 6410Foundations of Research3
OCTH 6700Older Adults in Context3
Spring Term
OCTH 5200Mental and Behavioral Health3
OCTH 5600Kinesiology for Rehabilitation3
OCTH 6020Seminar B and Level I Fieldwork - Psychological and Social Factors Impacting Performance1
OCTH 6610Rehabilitation Concepts3
Total Credits93-94
Fall Term
BIOL 2610Human Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab4
COMM 1000WCommunication Strategies for Social Justice4
PSYC 1000General Psychology4
or PSYC 1001 General Psychology with Lab
Select one of the following:4
Statistical Analysis for Decision Making
Biostatistics
Statistical Methods in Psychology
Statistical Analysis
Spring Term
BIOL 2620Human Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab4
COMM 1030Speaking to Lead and Influence4
IPE 1020Medical Terminology1-2
or IPE 1030 Healthcare Teams Foundations and Medical Terminology
Select one of the following:4
Principles and Concepts of Sociology
Sociology of Health and Medicine
Cultural Anthropology
Fall Term
PSYC 2025Lifespan Developmental Psychology4
Spring Term
COMM 2050Media, Culture and Society4
PSYC 3010Understanding Psychological Disorders4
Fall Term
COMM 3070WGender and Rhetoric4
COMM 4600Leadership and the Art of Persuasion4
Spring Term
COMM 3100Communicating across Cultures, Identities and Differences4
COMM 4850Senior Seminar4
Upper-division Communication Studies elective4
Summer Term
OCTH 5010Human Occupation3
OCTH 5500Neuroscience3
OCTH 7900Doctoral Orientation Camp1
Fall Term
OCTH 5410Children, Adolescents, and Families3
OCTH 6000Foundational Skills for Occupational Therapy Practice3
OCTH 6010Seminar A: Entering the Profession1
OCTH 6310Evidence Based Practice3
OCTH 6410Foundations of Research3
OCTH 6700Older Adults in Context3
Spring Term
OCTH 5200Mental and Behavioral Health3
OCTH 5600Kinesiology for Rehabilitation3
OCTH 6020Seminar B and Level I Fieldwork - Psychological and Social Factors Impacting Performance1
OCTH 6610Rehabilitation Concepts3
OCTH 7100Social Determinants of Health1
Total Credits95-96
Fall Term
COMM 1000WCommunication Strategies for Social Justice4
Select one of the following:4
Statistical Analysis for Decision Making
Biostatistics
Statistical Methods in Psychology
Statistical Analysis
Spring Term
COMM 1030Speaking to Lead and Influence4
Select one of the following:4
Biology lab course
Chemistry lab course
Fall Term
HLTH 2050Foundations in Public Health4
Spring Term
COMM 2050Media, Culture and Society4
Fall Term
COMM 3070WGender and Rhetoric4
COMM 4600Leadership and the Art of Persuasion4
Spring Term
COMM 3100Communicating across Cultures, Identities and Differences4
COMM 4850Senior Seminar4
Upper-division Communication Studies elective4
Fall Term
HLTH 6000Critical Issues in Global Public Health3
HLTH 6010Principles of Epidemiology and Biostatistics I3
HLTH 6030Design and Implementation of Global Health Programs3
Spring Term
HLTH 6020Principles of Epidemiology and Biostatistics II3
HLTH 6050Monitoring and Evaluation of Global Health Programs3
HLTH 6992
6992
Topics
and Topics
3-4
or HLTH 6040 Global Health Policy and Governance
HLTH 6100
HLTH 6992
Ethics and Human Rights for Global Health
and Topics
3
or HLTH 6993 Topics
Total Credits65-66