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2012-2013 Academic Catalog and Handbook

Bachelors (BA) in Communication Arts

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 (15 hours)
COMM 200 Persuasive Communication 3
COMM 210 Interpersonal Communication 3
COMM 220/420 Intercultural 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
 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) 1-3
Electives (12 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

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
 3
WRIT 330 Magazine and Feature Writing
 3

Communication arts (COMM) coursework
3-12
Cinema and media communication (CMCO) coursework 3-12
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