A major in communication and conflict explores the intricate dynamics of human interactions in conflict-ridden situations. It focuses on understanding and analyzing the causes, processes, and resolution of conflicts through effective communication strategies. Students in this major learn to navigate complex interpersonal, intergroup, and international conflicts, developing skills in negotiation, mediation, and dialogue to promote constructive and peaceful resolutions.
Degree Requirements
- Students who change degree programs and select this major must adopt the most current catalog.
- Co-op or internship credit may be used in this major with prior advisor approval.
- Students cannot exceed a total of six credits of internship, co-op, and independent study credits combined.
- School residency requirement consists of at least 24 semester hours of regularly scheduled 3000-4000 level courses taken from the Nicholson School of Communication and Media.
- All prerequisites of courses taught within the College of Sciences will be enforced.
- Courses designated in 1 (General Education Program) and 2 (Common Program Prerequisites) are usually completed in the first 60 hours.
Online Communication and Conflict, BA
Communication and Conflict (B.A.) may be completed fully online, although not all elective options or program prerequisites may be offered online. Newly admitted students choosing to complete this program exclusively via UCF online classes may enroll with a reduction in campus-based fees.
Degree Requirements
Core Requirements: Basic Level
0 Total Credits
- The Basic Core is fulfilled by completion of the required GEP (SPC1608 or SPC 1603C and STA2014).
Core Requirements: Advanced Level
12 Total Credits
- Complete all of the following
- Complete at least 1 of the following:
- COM3800 - Conflict Communication Research Methods (3)
- COM3311 - Communication Research Methods (3)
- Complete the following:
- COM3802 - Principles of Communication & Conflict (3)
Select one from each group:- Complete all of the following
- Complete at least 1 of the following:
- COM3801 - Relational Conflict Communication (3)
- SPC3301 - Interpersonal Communication (3)
- Complete at least 1 of the following:
- COM4804 - Communication in Cultural Conflict Context (3)
- COM4461 - Intercultural Communication (3)
Restricted Electives
21 Total Credits
- Complete all of the following
Internal Restricted Electives- Complete all of the following
- Earn at least 15 credits from the following:
- COM4013 - Communication and the Family (3)
- COM4014 - Gender Issues in Communication (3)
- COM4022 - Principles of Health Communication (3)
- COM4026 - Current Issues in Communication (3)
- COM4110 - Business and Professional Communication (3)
- COM4120 - Organizational Communication (3)
- COM4332 - Communication, Technology, and Change (3)
- COM4550 - Public Communication Campaigns (3)
- COM4563 - Principles of Social Innovation and Activism (3)
- COM4803 - Third Party Processes & Intervention (3)
- COM4805 - Transformative Communication (3)
- COM4906 - Independent Study (0 - 99)
- COM4941 - Internship (1 - 99)
- COM4949 - Cooperative Education in Communications (1 - 99)
- ENC3241 - Writing for the Technical Professional (3)
- ENC3241H - Honors Writing for the Technical Professional (3)
- ENC3250 - Professional Writing (3)
- ENC3250H - Honors Professional Writing (3)
- ENC3311 - Essay as Cultural Commentary (3)
- ENC3314 - Writing and Rhetoric Foundations (3)
- ENC3315 - Argumentative Writing (3)
- MMC4300 - International Media (3)
- PUR4000 - Public Relations (3)
- PUR4000H - Honors Public Relations (3)
- PUR4400 - Crisis Communication (3)
- SPC4302 - Advanced Interpersonal Communication (3)
- SPC4426 - Group Dynamics (3)
- SPC4513C - Argumentation and Debate (3)
- SPC4513K - Honors Argumentation and Advocacy (3)
- SPC4540 - Persuasion and Communication (3)
- SPC4949 - Cooperative Education in Speech Communication (0 - 99)
- No more than six (6) credits of any combination of the following can be applied to Internal Restricted Electives: COM4906, COM4941, COM4949, SPC4949
- Only one course (three (3) credits) from the following can be applied to Internal Restricted Electives: ENC 3241, ENC 3250, ENC 3311, ENC 3314, ENC 3315
- Additional upper division COM or SPC courses can be taken as approved by an advisor.
External Restricted Electives- Earn at least 6 credits from the following types of courses: A minimum of six upper division credit hours selected from courses within Nicholson School of Communication and Media but outside of the Human Communication area (i.e. Advertising-Public Relations, Digital Media, Film, Journalism, or Media Production & Management) not specified as restricted internal electives above. Additionally, and when available, open courses in Business, Legal Studies, Leadership Studies, Writing and Rhetoric, Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, Public Administration, or other related areas, maybe approved by NSCM advisors for use as external restricted electives
Capstone Requirements
3 Total Credits
- Complete the following:
- COM4806 - Communication & Conflict Case Studies (3)
Grand Total Credits: 36
Total Undergraduate Credit Hours Required: 120
Electives
To fulfill the 120 hours required of this degree, select primarily from upper level courses. May be taken outside of the Nicholson School of Communication and Media.
Foreign Language Requirements
Graduation
- Proficiency equivalent to two semesters of college instruction in a foreign language (taught by the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures or Judaic Studies) or in American Sign Language (ASL). Standardized examinations for foreign languages may be used. ASL proficiency is met by successful completion of ASL 2140 and ASL 2150 or an appropriate score on the ASL proficiency exam. Contact the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (https://healthprofessions.ucf.edu/csd/) regarding the ASL proficiency examination. Consult with the NSCM advising staff to understand how choosing ASL might impact hours needed to graduate.
Departmental Exit Requirements
- Students must achieve a minimum average GPA of 2.0 in courses used to satisfy the major.
- To avoid graduation delays, meet with your advisor to review graduation requirements before registering for your last term.
University Minimum Exit Requirements
- A 2.0 UCF GPA
- 48 semester hours of upper division credit completed
- 60 semester hours earned after CLEP awarded
- 30 of the last 39 hours of course work must be completed in residency at UCF.
- A maximum of 45 hours of extension, correspondence, CLEP, Credit by Exam, and Armed Forces credits permitted.
- Complete the General Education Program, the Gordon Rule, and nine hours of Summer credit.
Honors In Major
- Application and admissions through The Burnett Honors College and department. More information about Honors in the Major can be found at https://honors.ucf.edu/research/.
Related Programs
- Human Communication Minor
- Mass Media Minor
Advising Notes
- Students must consult with a school advisor.
- Students must satisfy each course’s prerequisite before enrolling in the class.
Transfer Notes
- Lower division courses do not substitute for upper division courses.
- Courses transferred from private and out-of-state schools must be evaluated for equivalency credit. The student must provide all supporting information.
Program Academic Learning Compacts
- Program Academic Learning Compacts (student learning outcomes) for undergraduate programs are located at: http://www.oeas.ucf.edu/alc/academiclearningcompacts.html
