1998-1999 Catalog
Communication
Program
The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in communication offers a broad background in theory and skills applicable to all communication contexts. Based on the premise that communication is a foundational aspect of society, the communication program is designed for students to acquire knowledge about effective interaction with others in a variety of environments.
The general communication concentration may be used as
a basis for continued study in graduate school, or for management, sales, the ministry,
marketing and other professional fields relying on strong presentation skills. The public
relations concentration prepares students for entry-level positions in a variety of
settings including business, non-profit agencies, government, military, professional and
trade associations, and sports information.
Expected Outcomes
Communication graduates will have:
- Communication skills (e.g., writing, speaking and listening).
- Production skills (e.g., computer graphics, Internet sites, public relations).
- Research skills (e.g., library, surveys).
- Adaptability in responding to persons (e.g., age, gender, cultural differences) and situations.
- Knowledge of communication history, theory and career opportunity.
Course Requirements
BA Communication
| Areas A-E and Wellness Courses | Required Hours: 45 |
| Area F | Courses Related to Major | Required Hours: 18 |
COMM 1105 Interpersonal Communication
COMM 1136 Group Communication
COMM 1137 Mass Media and Society
Foreign Language 1002
Foreign Language 2001
Select three semester hours from Areas A-E of the core.
| Area G | Program Requirements | Required Hours: 12 |
COMM 3125 Mass Communication
COMM 3141 Public Relations 1
COMM 3145 Family Communication
COMM 3147 Intercultural Communication
COMM 4000 Communication Exit Assessment
| Area H | Program Electives | Required Hours: 18 |
Select from the following:
COMM 3115 Oral Interpretation
COMM 3116 Business and Professional Speaking
COMM 3135 Persuasion
COMM 3136 Nonverbal Communication
COMM 3137 Couples Communication
COMM 3146 Political Communication
COMM 3242 Public Relations 2
COMM 4155 Communication Research
COMM 4156 Communication Theories
COMM 4555 Selected Topics in Communication
COMM 4698 Internship
COMM 4899 Independent Study
COMM 5145 Organizational Communication
COMM 5146 Communication Training and Development
| Area I | General Electives | Required Hours: 30 |
Total Hours Required: 123
BA Communication - Public Relations Concentration
| Areas A-E and Wellness Courses | Required Hours: 45 |
| Area F | Courses Related to Major | Required Hours: 18 |
COMM 1105 Interpersonal Communication
COMM 1136 Group Communication
COMM 1137 Mass Media and Society
Foreign Language 1002
Foreign Language 2001
Select three semester hours from Areas A-E of the core.
| Area G | Program Requirements | Required Hours: 18 |
COMM 3125 Mass Communication
COMM 3141 Public Relations 1
COMM 3242 Public Relations 2
COMM 3145 Family Communication
COMM 3147 Intercultural Communication
COMM 4000 Communication Exit Assessment
COMM 5145 Organizational Communication
| Area H | Program Electives | Required Hours: 12 |
Select from the following:
COMM 3116 Business and Professional Speaking
COMM 3135 Persuasion
COMM 3136 Nonverbal Communication
COMM 3137 Couples Communication
COMM 3146 Political Communication
COMM 4155 Communication Research
COMM 4156 Communication Theories
COMM 4555 Selected Topics in Communication
COMM 4698 Internship
COMM 4899 Independent Study
COMM 5146 Communication Training and Development
| Area I | General Electives | Required Hours: 12-15 |
| Area J | Minor Requirement | Required Hours: 15-18 |
Complete requirements for one of the minors listed in the Undergraduate Minors section
of this catalog.
Total Hours Required 123
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