Academic Programs Catalog

College of Communication Arts and Sciences

College of Communication Arts and Sciences 3 + 3 Option

The College of Communication Arts and Sciences, in collaboration with the MSU College of Law, offers an opportunity for selected College of Communication Arts and Sciences students to earn a baccalaureate degree after satisfactory completion of a minimum of 91 credits at Michigan State University in a major of Advertising, Communication, or Journalism, and a minimum of 29 credits through subsequent enrollment at the Michigan State University College of Law. Students interested in this option should consult with their college academic advisor during their first year in the college.

Admission to the MSU College of Law component of this program is limited to a small number of students who complete the specified university and college requirements and who earn a grade-point average and LSAT score that is acceptable for admission to the Michigan State University College of Law.

All students in this program will complete a minimum of 91 credits at Michigan State University in a major of Advertising, Communication, or Journalism. The requirements for the program are as follows:

  1. Completion of all the university-level graduation requirements, including integrative studies, writing, and mathematics.
  2. Completion of the College of Communication Arts and Sciences college-level graduation requirements including Tier II writing, 31 credits outside of the college, and at least 11 credits at the 300-400 level.
  3. Completion of the department-level requirements for a bachelor’s degree in Advertising, Communication, or Journalism.
  4. Completion of a minimum of 29 credits at the Michigan State University College of Law
Upon satisfactory completion of the specified 120 credits, students in this program will be eligible for the baccalaureate degree and may apply for conferral of their degree.