George Fox University

2007-2008 Academic Catalog

Communication Arts Majors and Minors 

Communication Arts Major (BA)

The communication arts major offers a 39-semester-hour course of study that features an interdisciplinary approach to communication that integrates the interests of speech communication, journalism, and media with a common core of courses in communication and rhetorical theory. Students are required to obtain a minimum grade of C- in all courses taken for the major.

Major Requirements

Performance Core (12 hours)

COMM 200 Persuasive Communication (3)
COMM 210 Interpersonal Communication (3)
COMM 324 Argumentation and Critical Thinking (3)

Students must choose one of the following courses:
WRIT 230 Introduction to Journalism (3)
WRIT 310 Professional Writing and Desktop Publishing (3)

Theory Core (9 hours)

COMM 300 Communication Theory and Research (3)
COMM 400 Critical Approaches to Communication (3)
COMM 480 Senior Capstone: Ethical and Spiritual Dimensions of Communication (3)

Practicum (3 hours)

Students must choose 3 semester hours from the following courses:
COMM 305 Professional Communication Activities (1-3)
COMM 275/475 Field Experience (pass/no pass grading only) (1-10)

Electives (15 hours)

(Students should choose their electives under the guidance of their advisors. Not more than 3 hours should be in practicum courses.)

CHMN 420 Speaking as Ministry (3)
Any additional communication arts (COMM) coursework
Any additional Cinema & media communication (CMCO) coursework

Students may also choose up to 6 semester hours of writing courses toward their major electives from the following:
WRIT 210 Practical Grammar and Editing (3)
WRIT 230 Introduction to Journalism (3)
WRIT 310 Professional Writing and Desktop Publishing (3)
WRIT 330 Writing for Publication (3)

Undergraduate
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