Communication BA

Communication Core - 10

• COMM 130 - Introduction to Communication-Related Studies Credits: 1
• COMM 215 - Introduction to Communication Theory Credits: 3
• JOUR 140 - Media, Culture and Society Credits: 3
• JOUR 230 - Beginning Media Writing Credits: 3

Major Requirements - 34

A concentration option is not required for this degree.

• COMM 320 - Interpersonal Communication Credits: 3
• COMM 336 - Intercultural Communication Credits: 3
• COMM 356 - Group Dynamics and Leadership Credits: 3
• COMM 432 - Research Methods in Communication Credits: 3
• COMM 480 - Communication Capstone Credits: 3

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• Choose one course from each of the following sets:

• COMM 435 - Crisis Communications Credits: 3
• Or  COMM 405 - Persuasion Credits: 3 (COMM 405 required for Management and International emphasis options.)

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• COMM 445 - Family Communication Credits: 3
• Or  COMM 446 - Gender Communication Credits: 3 (This set is not required if taking the Communication Management emphasis)

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• COMM 280 - Voice and Diction Credits: 3
• Or  COMM 375 - Professional Presentations Credits: 3 (COMM 375 required for Management and International emphasis options.)
• COMM 130 - Introduction to Communication-Related Studies Credits: 1
• COMM 215 - Introduction to Communication Theory Credits: 3
• JOUR 140 - Media, Culture and Society Credits: 3
• JOUR 230 - Beginning Media Writing Credits: 3

Communication Management - 18

• COMM 325 - Media Literacy Credits: 3
• COMM 389 - Internship in Communication Credits: 1–3
• BSAD 355 - Management and Organization Credits: 3
• PREL 460 - Development Credits: 3
• COMM 454 - Topics in Communication:__________ Credits: 1–3

• Organizational Communication

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• BSAD 384 - Human Resource Management Credits: 3
• Or  BSAD 436 - Motivation and Work Behavior Credits: 3

International Communication - 9

Required: 9 credits listed below and participation in an international program as described below.

• ANTH 200 - Cultural Anthropology Credits: 3
• PLSC 230 - International Relations Credits: 3
• PLSC 420 - Human Rights, Violations, and Reconciliations Credits: 3
• The Adventist Colleges Abroad Program (full year or summer) or participation in the Student Missionary program or a comparable international experience is required.

Public Relations and Advertising - 24

• PREL 255 - Introduction to Public Relations Credits: 3
• PREL 320 - Managing PR Campaigns and Special Events Credits: 3
• PREL 454 - Advanced Public Relations Credits: 3
• PREL 460 - Development Credits: 3
• DSGN 130 - Introduction to Digital Media Credits: 3
• DSGN 434 - Design in Advertising Credits: 3
• MKTG 310 - Principles of Marketing Credits: 3
• Elective (3 credits from list of electives in Journalism BA)

Media Writing - 24

• COMM 432 - Research Methods in Communication Credits: 3
• JOUR 440 - Magazine and Feature Writing Credits: 3
• JOUR 450 - Multimedia Journalism Credits: 3
• DSGN 130 - Introduction to Digital Media Credits: 3
• JOUR 330 - Advanced Media Writing Credits: 3
• JOUR 445 - Publication Production Credits: 3
• JOUR 465 - Advanced Topics in Journalism:__________ Credits: 3
• Elective (3 credits from list of electives in Journalism BA)