2005-2006 Academic Catalog

67 Communication Arts School of Humanities, Fine Arts, and Bible COM-4610 Communication Ethics ..................................... 2 POLS-2610 American National Government ...................... 3 POLS-3610 American Presidency ...................................... 3 POLS-3630 Legislative Process ......................................... 3 Communication Studies Major Curriculum Summary Proficiency Requirements ......................................................... 0-5 General Education Requirements ........................................ 49-60 Communication Arts Major Requirements ................................ 44 Electives ................................................................................ 24-35 Total (minimum, not includingproficiency) ........................... 128 AcompletedescriptionoftheGeneralEducationRequirements isfoundonpage18 Suggested Four-Year Curriculum for a Major in Communication Studies First year: BEGE-1710 Christian Life and Thought ........................................... 3 BEGE-1720Spiritual Formation ........................................................ 3 COM-1000 Introduction to Communication Arts ............................... 3 COM-1100 Fundamentals of Speech ............................................... 3 COM-2200 Communication in Applied Contexts .............................. 2 ENG-1400Composition ..................................................................... 3 GSS-1100 Politics and American Culture ........................................ 3 HUM-1400 Introduction to the Humanities ........................................ 3 PEF-1990 Physical Activity and the Christian Life ........................... 1 Biological Science Elective ............................................................ 3.5 History Elective ................................................................................. 3 Literature Elective ............................................................................. 3 Physical Education Activity Elective ................................................ 1 Total ............................................................................................ 34.5 Second year: BEGE-2730 Old Testament Literature .............................................. 3 BEGE-2740 New Testament Literature ............................................ 3 COM-2000 Persuasive Theory ......................................................... 3 COM-2050 Communication Theory .................................................. 3 COM-2220 Research in Communication .......................................... 3 Communication Arts Major Concentration Courses ......................... 8 Physical Science Elective ............................................................. 3.5 Quantitative Elective ......................................................................... 3 Social Science/Global Awareness Elective .................................... 3 Total ............................................................................................ 32.5 Third year: BEGE-3750 Christian Worldview Development ............................... 2 BEGE-3760 Christian Worldview Integration ................................... 2 COM-3100 Advanced Public Speaking ............................................ 3 COM-3240 Interpersonal Communication ......................................... 2 COM-4810 Research Pre-Seminar .................................................. 1 Communication Arts Major Concentration Courses ......................... 8 Electives ......................................................................................... 12 Total ............................................................................................... 30 Fourth year: COM-4110 History of Public Address .............................................. 3 (or another Humanities elective ...................................................... 3) COM-4820 Senior Research Project ................................................ 3 (or COM-4840 Senior Project: Recital ............................................ 3) (or COM-4900 Internship in Communication .................................. 3) COM-4830 Research Post-Seminar ................................................. 0 Communication Arts Major Concentration Courses ......................... 6 Electives ......................................................................................... 19 Total ............................................................................................... 31 COM-2510 Media History .................................................... 3 COM-3120 Argumentation and Debate .............................. 3 or COM-4060 Organization Leadership ............................ 3 COM-3220 Visual Communication ..................................... 3 COM-3840 Media Analysis .................................................. 3 EMTC-4155 Image and Word in a Visual Culture .............. 3 EMTC-4610 Media Convergence ........................................ 3 Electives* ............................................................................. 6 * Electives may be selected from courses within the department or from other departments to meet the specific life goals of the student, and must be approved by the department chairman and the student’s advisor. Organizational communication concentration ....................... 24 Students in the organizational communication concentration study processes of human interaction within organizational settings. The curriculum provides opportunities for students to explore decision-making and problem-solving in corporate contexts, training and development processes, interviewing and discussion methods, conflict resolution, and negotiation techniques. This program prepares students for careers in corporate communication, marketing/sales, public relations, and human resources by providing a sound foundation in organization and the skills needed to communicate effectively in a variety of communication contexts. COM-3230 Organizational Communication ....................... 3 COM-3250 Interviewing ....................................................... 3 COM-3330 Organizational Training .................................... 3 COM-4060 Organizational Leadership ............................... 3 MGMT-3500 Principles of Organization and Management . 3 MGMT-3530 Human Resources Management .................. 3 Electives selected from the following: ................................. 6 COM-2230 Group Discussion ............................................ 2 COM-2320 Theories of Mass Media ................................... 3 COM-3120 Argumentation and Debate .............................. 3 COM-3260 Organizational Negotiation ............................... 3 COM-4110 History of Public Address ................................. 3 COM-4610 Communication Ethics ..................................... 2 COM-4640 Special Topics ............................................... 2-3 COM-4720 Independent Study: Organizational Communication ................................................................ 1-3 COM-4900 Internship in Communication ...................... 3-12 ENG-3110 Style and Mechanics for Writers ....................... 3 MGMT-3550 Organizational Behavior ................................. 3 TPC-3090 Technical Marketing Communication ............... 3 Political communication concentration .................................. 24 The political communication concentration provides students with a solid foundation to meet the diverse requirements of communication professionals in local, state, and national political contexts. This area of study begins with the fundamentals of political communication, then moves to develop proficiency in speechwriting and constituent relations. The coursework is designed to stimulate problem-solving, leadership development, and critical thinking in political contexts. An important part of the curriculum is understanding the nature and implications of diversity in American society to enable students to communicate effectively and responsibly. COM-2820 Political Communication .................................. 3 COM-3120 Argumentation and Debate .............................. 3 COM-3140 Intercultural Communication ............................ 3 (or COM-3150 Gender, Politics, and Communication ....... 3) COM-3810 Political Speechwriting ..................................... 3 COM-4210 Public Opinion and Polling ............................... 3 Electives selected from the following: ................................. 9 COM-3220 Visual Communication ..................................... 3 COM-4060 Organizational Leadership ............................... 3