Pre-Major
Students interested in pursuing a major in communication or journalism are encouraged to declare a pre-communication or pre-journalism major with their Arts and Sciences advisor during Orientation or during their first year at The Ohio State University. As a pre-major student, you will be fulfilling critical introductory coursework, preparing you to apply to your School of Communication focus area of choice.
2011-2012 Academic Year Requirements
Pre-major students are required to complete the pre-major course requirements listed below:
Communication Major
- COMM 101 - History of Human Communication, or transferred equivalent (with a grade of C- or better)
- COMM 200 - Communication & Society, or transferred equivalent (with a grade of a C- or better)
Journalism Major
- COMM 101 - History of Human Communication, or transferred equivalent (with grade of C- or better)
- COMM 200 - Communication & Society, or transferred equivalent (with grade of C- or better)
Once the pre-major coursework is completed, students are eligible to apply online for admissions to the major. Applications are accepted each term for every major.
For more information about how to apply and the application deadline, please visit our Application Instruction page or contact an academic advisor.
Pre-Major Information Sessions
The School of Communication Undergraduate Advising Office holds several pre-major information sessions each quarter. All sessions will be held in 3150 Derby Hall.
Upcoming sessions for Spring Quarter 2012:
Wednesday, April 11th at 2:30pm
Thursday, April 19th at 11:30am
Tuesday, April 24th at 9:30am
Thursday, May 17th at 3:30pm
Wednesday, May 23rd at 10:00am
