The comprehensive major allows each student to develop a variety of communication skills with one or two areas of concentration (12 to 18 credit hours each). Within the 42 credit hours, at least nine must be in 300- and 400-level courses.
Majors should plan their course selections carefully with a departmental advisor and present a copy of this plan to Academic Records and Certification when requesting a graduation audit.
Eastern Michigan's exceptional faculty, students and alumni include CEOs from major businesses; a National Student Teacher of the Year, National Teacher of the Year, numerous Fulbright Scholars and Milken Family Foundation National Educators award winners; and several Michigan Teachers of the Year.
EMU is regularly recognized by national publications for its excellence, diversity, and commitment to applied education.