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For Academic Program: BA Communication

Emphasis Requirements

REQUIRED COURSES (21 Total Credits)

Course(s):
- COMM420 - Professional and Technical Writing (3)
- ENGL313 - Expository Writing (W) (3)
- JOUR205 - News Reporting (3)
- JOUR313 - Publication Editing (3)
- JOUR316 - Magazine and Feature Article Writing (W) (3)
- JOUR416 - Literary Journalism (W) (3)
Select 3 credit(s):
- BRDC315 - Scriptwriting (W) (3)
- ENGL306 - Creative Writing: Literary Nonfiction (W) (3)
- JOUR342 - Interactive Journalism (3)
- JOUR356 - Investigative Reporting (W) (3)
- MGNT371 - Principles of Entrepreneurship (3)
- PREL355 - Advertising Copywriting (3)
- JOUR291 - Practicum (1 - 3)
- JOUR391 - Practicum (1 - 3)

Grand Total Credits: 21

Sample Sequence Plan

YEAR 1

NOTE: If foreign language has not been taken in high school, it must be taken in a two-semester sequence for a total of 6 required semester hours.

FALL

Course(s):
Select 3 credits from IN-6) Historical Perspectives
Select 3 credits from IN-9) Stewardship, Business and Economics
Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: General Electives

WINTER

Course(s):
Select 3 credits from R-1) Spiritual Development
- RELB125 - Life and Teachings of Jesus (R-1) (3)
- RELT177 - Christian Spirituality (R-1) (3)

YEAR 2

FALL

Course(s):
- COMM240 - Communication Theory (3)
- CPTE100 - Computer Concepts (IN-5) (1)
Select 3 credits from IN-7) Natural Science
Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: SERV-2 Christian Service course
Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: Minor Courses
Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: Elementary Foreign Language or General Elective

WINTER

Select 3 credits from R-2) Seventh-day Adventist Teachings
Select 1 credits from P 1-b) Physical Activity
Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: SERV-2 Christian Service course
Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: Minor Courses
Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: Elementary Foreign Language or General Elective
Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: General Electives

YEAR 3

FALL

Course(s):
Select 3 credits from R-3) Biblical Studies
Select 1 credits from P 1-b) Physical Activity

WINTER

Course(s):
- JOUR205 - News Reporting (3)
- JOUR313 - Publication Editing (3)
Select 6 credits from the following types of courses: Minor Courses
Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: Upper-Division General Electives

YEAR 4

FALL

Course(s):
- COMM420 - Professional and Technical Writing (3)
- PEAC425 - Fit for Hire (P-1c) (1)
Select 3 credit(s):
Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: R-4) Religion elective, upper-division (W) (RELT 458 recommended)
Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: Upper-Division Minor Courses
Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: Upper-Division General Electives

WINTER

Course(s):
- COMM415 - Portfolio and Career (1)
- JOUR416 - Literary Journalism (W) (3)
Select 3 credit(s):
- BRDC315 - Scriptwriting (W) (3)
- ENGL306 - Creative Writing: Literary Nonfiction (W) (3)
- JOUR291 - Practicum (1 - 3)
- JOUR342 - Interactive Journalism (3)
- JOUR356 - Investigative Reporting (W) (3)
- JOUR391 - Practicum (1 - 3)
- MGNT371 - Principles of Entrepreneurship (3)
- PREL355 - Advertising Copywriting (3)
Select 3 credits from IN-8) Human Development
Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: Upper-Division Minor Courses