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Catalog 2021 - 2022     Discontinued (2021-01-01)    
School: Journalism and Communication / Department: Journalism and Communication

Requirements

BA COMMUNICATION CORE (31 - 34 Total Credits)
  • Course(s):
    • BRDC127 - Introduction to Digital Storytelling (3)
    • COMM103 - Introduction to Mass Communication (3)
    • COMM240 - Communication Theory (3)
    • COMM326 - Film Evaluation (IN-10) (W) (3)
    • COMM330 - Intercultural Communication (W) (3)
    • COMM336 - Interpersonal Communication (3)
    • COMM397 - Communication Research (W) (3)
    • COMM406 - Persuasion and Propaganda (W) (3)
    • COMM415 - Portfolio and Career (1)
    • JOUR105 - Writing for the Media (3)
  • Select 1 course(s):
    • COMM291 - Communication Practicum (0 - 3)
    • COMM391 - Communication Practicum (1 - 3)
    • COMM492 - Communication Internship (1 - 3)
  • Select 1 course(s):
    • COMM312 - Professional Communication and Leadership (3)
    • COMM340 - Group Dynamics and Leadership (3)
EMPHASIS/CONCENTRATION (0 Total Credits)
  • Please choose an emphasis below.
Grand Total Credits: 31 - 34


Communication (No Emphasis) Emphasis

BACOMM — BA Communication

Catalog 2022 - 2023    
Discontinued (2022-01-01)
REQUIRED CORE COURSES (31 Total Credits)
  • Complete the BA Communication Core requirements.
  • Minimum 31 credits
REQUIRED COURSES (6 Total Credits)
  • Select 6 credit(s):
    • BRDC201 - Introduction to Digital Media (3)
    • BRDC315 - Scriptwriting (W) (3)
    • COMM230 - Introduction to Acting (3)
    • COMM242 - Introduction to Web Design (3)
    • ENGL320 - Rhetoric: The Performance of Argument (3)
    • JOUR205 - News Reporting (3)
    • PHTO125 - Introduction to Photography (3)
    • PREL235 - Public Relations Principles and Theory (3)
    • ARTG115 - Introduction to Graphic Design (3)
    • COMM492 - Communication Internship (1 - 3)
    • COMM291 - Communication Practicum (1 - 3)
    • COMM391 - Communication Practicum (1 - 3)
    • JOUR175 - Communication Workshop (1 - 3)
    • JOUR475 - Communication Workshop (1 - 3)
  • * Only one of COMM 291 or COMM 391 may count for above requirement. Only one of JOUR 175 or JOUR 475 may count for above requirement.
REQUIRED COGNATES (3 Total Credits)
  • Select 1 course(s):
    • ENGL313 - Expository Writing (W) (3)
    • ENGL420 - Technical and Professional Writing (3)
MINOR (18 Total Credits)
  • Minimum 18 credits
GENERAL EDUCATION (42 Total Credits)
FOREIGN LANGUAGE (0 - 6 Total Credits)
  • Complete at least 0-6 credits in this area
    (Elementary Foreign Language or two years of foreign language in high school.)
ELECTIVES TO = 124 (24 - 18 Total Credits)
  • Complete at least 24-18 credits in this area
STRONGLY RECOMMENDED (0 Total Credits)
  • Intermediate level modern language 6 hours
Grand Total Credits: 124

Communication (No Emphasis) Emphasis

BA Communication

Catalog 2021 - 2022    
Discontinued (2021-01-01)
REQUIRED CORE COURSES (32 - 34 Total Credits)
  • Complete the BA Communication Core requirements.
  • Complete at least 32-34 credits in this area
REQUIRED COURSES (6 Total Credits)
  • Select 6 credits from - or from the following courses:
    • BRDC201 - Introduction to Digital Media (3)
    • BRDC315 - Scriptwriting (W) (3)
    • COMM230 - Introduction to Acting (3)
    • COMM242 - Introduction to Web Design (3)
    • COMM465 - Topics (1 - 3)
    • COMM495 - Independent Study (1 - 3)
    • ENGL320 - Rhetoric: The Performance of Argument (3)
    • JOUR205 - News Reporting (3)
    • PHTO125 - Introduction to Photography (3)
    • PREL235 - Public Relations Principles and Theory (3)
    • ARTG115 - Introduction to Graphic Design (3)
    • COMM492 - Communication Internship (1 - 3)

       Communication Practicum (one course allowed from this area)
    • COMM291 - Communication Practicum (1 - 3)
    • COMM391 - Communication Practicum (1 - 3)

       Communication Workshop (only one course allowed from this area)
    • COMM291 - Communication Practicum (1 - 3)
    • COMM391 - Communication Practicum (1 - 3)
    • JOUR175 - Communication Workshop (1 - 3)
    • JOUR475 - Communication Workshop (1 - 3)
  • * If COMM 492 is selected above, 3 credit hours (300 clock hours) of internship are required.
REQUIRED COGNATES (3 Total Credits)
  • Select 1 course(s):
    • ENGL313 - Expository Writing (W) (3)
    • ENGL420 - Technical and Professional Writing (3)
MINOR (18 Total Credits)
  • Minimum 18 credits
GENERAL EDUCATION (42 Total Credits)
FOREIGN LANGUAGE (0 - 6 Total Credits)
  • Complete at least 0-6 credits in this area
    (Elementary Foreign Language or two years of foreign language in high school.)
ELECTIVES TO = 124 (23 - 15 Total Credits)
  • Complete at least 23-15 credits in this area
STRONGLY RECOMMENDED (0 Total Credits)
  • Intermediate level modern language 6 hours
Grand Total Credits: 124

Communication Studies (No Emphasis) Emphasis

BACOMM — BA Communication Studies

Catalog 2023 - 2024    
Discontinued (2023-01-01)
REQUIRED CORE COURSES (31 Total Credits)
  • Complete the BA Communication Core requirements.
  • Minimum 31 credits
REQUIRED COURSES (6 Total Credits)
  • Select 6 credit(s):
    • BRDC201 - Introduction to Digital Media (3)
    • BRDC315 - Scriptwriting (W) (3)
    • COMM230 - Introduction to Acting (3)
    • COMM242 - Introduction to Web Design (3)
    • ENGL320 - Rhetoric: The Performance of Argument (3)
    • JOUR205 - News Reporting (3)
    • PHTO125 - Introduction to Photography (3)
    • PREL235 - Public Relations Principles and Theory (3)
    • ARTG115 - Introduction to Graphic Design (3)
    • COMM492 - Communication Internship (1 - 3)
    • COMM326 - Film Evaluation (IN-10) (W) (3)
    • COMM291 - Communication Practicum (0 - 3)
    • COMM391 - Communication Practicum (1 - 3)
    • JOUR175 - Communication Workshop (1 - 3)
    • JOUR475 - Communication Workshop (1 - 3)
  • * Only one of COMM 291 or COMM 391 may count for above requirement. Only one of JOUR 175 or JOUR 475 may count for above requirement.
REQUIRED COGNATES (3 Total Credits)
  • Select 1 course(s):
    • ENGL313 - Expository Writing (W) (3)
    • ENGL420 - Technical and Professional Writing (3)
MINOR (18 Total Credits)
  • Minimum 18 credits
GENERAL EDUCATION (42 Total Credits)
FOREIGN LANGUAGE (0 - 6 Total Credits)
  • Complete at least 0-6 credits in this area
    (Elementary Foreign Language or two years of foreign language in high school.)
ELECTIVES TO = 124 (24 - 18 Total Credits)
  • Complete at least 24-18 credits in this area
STRONGLY RECOMMENDED (0 Total Credits)
  • Intermediate level modern language 6 hours
Grand Total Credits: 124

International Communication Emphasis

BACOMM — BA Communication

Catalog 2022 - 2024    
Discontinued (2023-01-01)
REQUIRED CORE COURSES (31 Total Credits)
  • Complete the BA Communication Core requirements.
  • Minimum 31 credits
REQUIRED COGNATES (12 Total Credits)
  • Course(s):
    • GEOG204 - World Geography (SERV-2) (3)
    • INDV220 - International Relations and Global Politics (3)
    • RELT458 - World Religions (R-4) (W) (3)
  • Select 1 course(s):
    • PSYC231 - Multicultural Relations (3)
    • SOCI150 - Cultural Anthropology (3)
    • SOCI230 - Multicultural Relations (3)
MINOR (18 Total Credits)
  • Minimum 18 credits
  • Required non-English Language Minor
    • Complete 1 of the following:
      • Option 1: Earn a non-English language minor through participation in an ACA language program
      • Option 2: Earn a language minor with a minimum of nine hours completed at an "overseas" school.
      • Option 3: A language minor with courses completed on our campus but with one school year traveling or serving abroad.
GENERAL EDUCATION (39 Total Credits)
  • Minimum 39 credits
FOREIGN LANGUAGE (0 - 6 Total Credits)
  • Complete at least 0-6 credits in this area
    (Elementary Foreign Language or two years of foreign language in high school.)
ELECTIVES TO = 124 (24 - 18 Total Credits)
  • Complete at least 24-18 credits in this area
RECOMMENDED (0 Total Credits)
  • HIST 356 Race, Ethnicity, and Immigration in American History 3 hours
Grand Total Credits: 124

International Communication Emphasis

BA Communication

Catalog 2021 - 2022    
Discontinued (2021-01-01)
REQUIRED CORE COURSES (32 - 34 Total Credits)
  • Complete the BA Communication Core requirements.
  • Complete at least 32-34 credits in this area
REQUIRED COGNATES (12 Total Credits)
  • Course(s):
    • GEOG204 - World Geography (SERV-2) (3)
    • INDV220 - International Relations and Global Politics (3)
    • RELT458 - World Religions (R-4) (W) (3)
  • Select 1 course(s):
    • PSYC231 - Multicultural Relations (3)
    • SOCI150 - Cultural Anthropology (3)
    • SOCI230 - Multicultural Relations (3)
MINOR (18 Total Credits)
  • Minimum 18 credits
  • Required non-English Language Minor
    • Complete 1 of the following:
      • Option 1: Earn a non-English language minor through participation in an ACA language program
      • Option 2: Earn a language minor with a minimum of nine hours completed at an "overseas" school.
      • Option 3: A language minor with courses completed on our campus but with one school year traveling or serving abroad.
GENERAL EDUCATION (39 Total Credits)
  • Minimum 39 credits
FOREIGN LANGUAGE (0 - 6 Total Credits)
  • Complete at least 0-6 credits in this area
    (Elementary Foreign Language or two years of foreign language in high school.)
ELECTIVES TO = 124 (23 - 15 Total Credits)
  • Complete at least 23-15 credits in this area
RECOMMENDED (0 Total Credits)
  • HIST 356 Race, Ethnicity, and Immigration in American History 3 hours
Grand Total Credits: 124

Sample Degree Plan

Grand Total Credits: 31 - 34