Program: Communication Arts, Secondary Education BS - Andrews University - Modern Campus Catalog™

Apr 04, 2025

2016-2017

This degree, granted by the College of Arts & Sciences in cooperation with the Department of Teaching, Learning & Curriculum, prepares students to teach communication arts at the secondary level. For more information regarding Andrews Core Experience or Secondary Certification with a BA or BS degree, see the department of Teaching, Learning & Curriculum

Core—10

COMM 215 - Introduction to Communication Theory Credits: 3
COMM 480 - Communication Capstone Credits: 3
JOUR 230 - Beginning Media Writing Credits: 3

Foundational courses— 26–28

COMM 280 - Voice and Diction Credits: 3
COMM 320 - Interpersonal Communication Credits: 3
COMM 450 - Communication in the Classroom Credits: 3
JOUR 330 - Advanced Media Writing Credits: 3
JOUR 445 - Publication Production Credits: 3
JOUR 455 - Media Law and Ethics Credits: 3
JOUR 465 - Advanced Topics in Journalism:__________ Credits: 3

Note:

Students seeking Michigan State certification for elementary- or secondary-school teaching must take COMM 450 .

Andrews Core Experience—Communication Arts with Secondary Certification

Note the following specific requirements:

Religion: 12*

RELT 100 - God and Human Life Credits: 3
RELT 225 - Doctrines of the Adventist Faith Credits: 3
RELH 400 - SDA History and Prophetic Heritage Credits: 3,4
Plus a 3-credit elective chosen in consultation with your SED advisor

Language/Communication:

ENGL 115 - College Writing I Credits: 3
ENGL 215 - College Writing II Credits: 3
COMM 450 - Communication in the Classroom Credits: 3

History:

HIST 117 - Civilizations and Ideas I Credits: 3
HIST 118 - Civilizations and Ideas II Credits: 3

Fine Arts/Humanities:

Choose one course from:

ARTH 220 - Language of Art Credits: 3
PHTO 210 - History of Photography Credits: 3
Studio Art Credits: 3
ENGL 255 - Studies in Literature Credits: 3
PHIL 224 - Introduction to Philosophy Credits: 3
MUHL 214 - Enjoyment of Music Credits: 3
Ensemble Music Credits: 3

Life/Physical Sciences:

Take one course from Life Science and one from Physical Science. Choose from Andrews Core Experience requirements.

Mathematics:

See professional degree requirements

Service:

EDTE 165 - Philosophical and Social Foundations of Education Credits: 4

Social Sciences:

GDPC 302 - Educational Psychology Credits: 3
EDTE 228 - Strategies for Educating Exceptional and Diverse Learners Credits: 3

Fitness Education:

HLED 120 - Fit for Life Credits: 1
plus two Fitness Education courses

Total: 36-38 Credits