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Sample Plan of Study

Communication

This is a sample plan of study for students beginning at UD in the 2025-26 academic year. This is a recommended course sequence, but your schedule may vary based on previous earned college credits, course availability, advisor recommendations and your personal goals and interests. Please contact your academic advisor if you have any questions.

First Year

Fall SemesteR 

  • ASI 150: Introduction to the University Experience (1 hour)
  • CMM 100: Principles of Oral Communication (3 hours)
  • MTH 114: Contemporary Mathematics (3 hours)
  • CMM 201: Foundations of Mass Communications (3 hours)
  • LNG 101: Beginning Language Study (3 hours)
  • HUM 101: Chaminade Seminar (3 hours)

Spring Semester

  • CMM 351: Public Speaking (3 hours)
  • HUM 102: Marie Thérèse Seminar (3 hours)
  • SCI 190: The Physical Universe (3 hours)
  • SCI 190L: The Physical Universe Lab (1 hour)
  • LNG 141: Basic Proficiency in Language (3 hours)
  • CMM Concentration (3 hours)

Second Year

Fall Semester

  • CMM 202: Foundations of Communication Theories & Research (3 hours)
  • CMM Concentration (3 hours)
  • ENG 200: Writing Seminar II (3 hours)
  • LNG 201 or Contextual Course: Intermediate Language I or Contextual Course (3 hours)
  • Liberal Studies Science/Math (3 hours)

Spring Semester 

  • CMM Concentration (3 hours)
  • CMM Concentration (3 hours)
  • CAP Social Science (3 hours)
  • CAP Faith Traditions (3 hours) 
  • Liberal Studies Humanities (3 hours)

Third Year

Fall Semester 

  • CMM Concentration (3 hours)
  • CMM Concentration (3 hours)
  • Liberal Studies Arts (3 hours) 
  • CAP Advanced Philosophy (3 hours)
  • CAP Interdisciplinary Program (3 hours)

Spring Semester

  • CMM Concentration (3 hours)
  • CAP Advanced Historical Studies (3 hours)
  • Liberal Studies Elective (3 hours)
  • CAP Advanced Religion (3 hours)
  • Professional Studies Block (3 hours)

Fourth Year

Fall Semester

  • CAP Diversity & Social Justice (3 hours) 
  • CAP Arts (3 hours)
  • Professional Studies Block (3 hours)
  • Social Science Liberal Studies (3 hours)
  • Liberal Studies Elective (3 hours)

SprinG Semester

  • CAP Integrative/Inquiry (3 hours)
  • Professional Studies Block (3 hours)
  • Professional Studies Block (3 hours)
  • CMM 491: Communication Vocation Capstone (1 hour)
  • CAP Practical Ethical Action (3 hours)
  • Liberal Studies Elective (3 hours)