Undergraduate advising
Our Communication Studies BA focuses on production courses in intermedia, sound and moving images, fostering creative expression.
Meanwhile, our Communications & Cultural Studies BA delves into Media Institutions & Policies, Approaches to Communication Research and Advanced Seminar in Cultural Studies, emphasizing critical analysis and cultural understanding.
Both programs share a common ground in various other COMS courses, facilitating interdisciplinary learning and collaboration.
Starting off on the right foot
This session will introduce you to your department and provide important information for your academic journey.
Courses
The following courses are the core courses that you will be required to take as a new student in the Department of Communication Studies next year. Spaces in the following sections have been reserved for you.
A full-time student takes between 12 and 15 credits a term (4-5 courses). Students who wish or need to maintain full time status are advised to begin the Fall term with 12 credits (4 courses). Once comfortable you can register for 15 credits (5 courses) in the winter.
Communication Studies (BA) First-Year Courses
We highly recommend separating the 6 following required introductory COMS courses evenly and taking 9 credits (3 courses) in the fall term and 9 credits (3 courses) in the winter term. In addition, do not take Moving Images and Intermedia in the same term.
Each required introductory course is for 3 credits and has a tutorial or lab component. Please note these courses are not offered in the summer.
- COMS 205 – Effective Communication Skills (tutorial component)
- COMS 220 – History of Communication and Media (tutorial component)
- COMS 240 – Communication Theory (tutorial component)
- COMS 274 – Communication Media: Intermedia I (lab component)
- COMS 276 – Communication Media: Sound I (lab component)
- COMS 284 – Communication Media: Moving Images I (lab component)
Sample schedules
Fall – Term 1
- COMS 220
- COMS 240
- COMS 284
- Elective
Winter – Term 2
- COMS 205
- COMS 274
- COMS 276
- Elective
Fall – Term 1
- COMS 205
- COMS 274
- COMS 276
- Elective
Winter – Term 2
- COMS 220
- COMS 240
- COMS 284
- Elective
Communication and Cultural Studies (BA) First Year Courses
We highly recommend separating the 4 following required introductory COMS courses evenly and taking 6 credits (2 courses) in the fall term and 6 credits (2 courses) in the winter term. Important to note: COMS 225 must be taken in the fall.
Each required introductory course is for 3 credits and most have a tutorial component. Please note these courses are not offered in the summer.
- COMS 225 – Media Institutions and Policies (offered only in the fall)
- COMS 205 – Effective Communication Skills (tutorial component)
- COMS 220 – History of Communication and Media (tutorial component)
- COMS 240 – Communication Theory (tutorial component)
Current students
The following are checklists to track your courses and ensure that you are satisfying your degree requirements.
Book your appointment
You can book an appointment with the Communication Studies undergraduate program assistant online or in-person appointment using our bookings page below.
Appointment policy
Appointments are 30 minutes long. If you need to cancel your appointment, please do so at least 48 hours in advance to allow other students to take advantage of that advising time.
To cancel your appointment, please click the reschedule button on your bookings confirmation email. You will be given the option to cancel or reschedule.
If you encounter any problems while making a booking, please contact us for assistance.
Contact
Undergraduate Advisor
Marcella Di Claudio
ugradcoms@concordia.ca
514-848-2424 ext. 5055
Visit the Student Academic Services (SAS) website to find additional advising information and forms.
