Courses
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Communication Major, Digital Arts Concentration (B.A.) Courses
Christian Studies Core
I. Christian Studies – 24 Credits
- BIB 135X – Old Testament History 3 Credits *
- BIB 136X – New Testament History 3 Credits *
- BIB 434 – Romans 3 Credits
- BIB/CHM/THE – Bible, Christian Ministry or Theology Electives 12 Credits1 (Choose CHM Electives from: CHM 300, CHM 301 or CHM 326)
- THE 231 – Christian Doctrine 3 Credits
General Education Core
II. General Education – 30 Credits
- Communication Elective 3 Credits (Choose from: COM 133, COM 140 or COM 252)
- ENG 131 – English Composition 3 Credits
- History Elective 3 Credits
- Math or Science Elective 3-4 Credits
- Communication, Humanities, Math, Science or Social Science Electives 17-18 Credits2,3*
Major Core
III. Communication Major – 45 Credits
- COM 140 – Perspectives in Communication 3 Credits *
- COM 252 – Interpersonal Communication 3 Credits *
- COM 312 – Presentational Speaking 3 Credits *
- COM 315 – Media and Culture 3 Credits *
- COM 358 – Group and Organizational Communication 3 Credits *
- COM 450 – Communication Internship 3 Credits
- COM 461 – Communication Portfolio 3 Credits
- FAR 150 – Introduction to Digital Imaging 3 Credits *
IV. Additional Requirements – 6 Credits
- ENG 132 – Writing and Literature 3 Credits
- Social Science Elective 3 Credits3
V. Electives – 41 Credits*
- Electives (300-400 level) 15 Credits
- Electives 26 Credits
A minimum of 36 credits must be at the upper (300-400) level for a bachelor degree.
* Some courses from the Christian Studies Core and Major Core can be used to fulfill requirements in the General Education Core. By doing that the number of electives needed would increase so that the minimum of 125 credits is reached.
Digital Arts Concentration Requirements – 21 Credits
- COM 142 – Visual Storytelling 3 Credits
- COM 247X – Media Foundations 3 Credits
- COM 342X – Interactive Design 3 Credits
- COM 344X – Digital Design 3 Credits
- COM 351X – Advanced Photography 3 Credits
- COM 448 – Advanced Media Production 3 Credits
- COM 414X – Emerging Media Technologies 3 Credits
or
- COM 458X – Video Short Form 3 Credits
Total – 125 Credits
1 Interdisciplinary courses in the major core that are cross listed as BIB or THE will fulfill this requirement. Choose Christian Ministry electives from CHM 300, CHM 301 or CHM 326.
2 Select humanities electives from COM, ENG, FAR, HIS, HUM, LAN, MUS, PHI, or PRC.
3 Select social science electives from ANT, CSJ, ECO, GEO, HIS, POL, PSY, or SOC.
Fall Semester – 15 Credits
- BIB 135X – Old Testament History 3 Credits *
or
- BIB 136X – New Testament History 3 Credits *
- COM 142 – Visual Storytelling 3 Credits (odd)
or
- Elective 3 Credits (even)
- COM 140 – Perspectives in Communication 3 Credits *
- ENG 131 – English Composition 3 Credits
- Social Science Elective 3 Credits3
Spring Semester – 15 Credits
- BIB 135X – Old Testament History 3 Credits *
or
- BIB 136X – New Testament History 3 Credits *
- ENG 132 – Writing and Literature 3 Credits
- FAR 150 – Introduction to Digital Imaging 3 Credits
- History Elective 3 Credits
- Elective 3 Credits
Fall Semester – 15 Credits
- COM 142 – Visual Storytelling 3 Credits (odd)
or
- Elective 3 Credits (even)
- COM 247X – Media Foundations 3 Credits (even)
or
- Elective (300-400 level) 3 Credits (odd)
- Math or Science Elective 3-4 Credits
- THE 231 – Christian Doctrine 3 Credits
- Elective 3 Credits
Spring Semester – 15 Credits
- BIB/CHM/THE – Bible, Christian Ministry or Theology Elective 3 Credits1
- COM 252 – Interpersonal Communication 3 Credits *
- Elective 9 Credits
Departmental Acceptance
Students apply for departmental acceptance during their sophomore year spring semester or their junior year fall semester. A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA is required for departmental admission in the Communication major.
Fall Semester – 18 Credits
- BIB/CHM/THE – Bible, Christian Ministry or Theology Elective 3 Credits1
- Elective (300-400 level) 9 Credits
Even Year Courses
- COM 247X – Media Foundations 3 Credits
- COM 344X – Digital Design 3 Credits
Odd Year Courses
- COM 312 – Presentational Speaking 3 Credits *
- COM 315 – Media and Culture 3 Credits *
Spring Semester – 17 Credits
- BIB/CHM/THE – Bible, Christian Ministry or Theology Elective 3 Credits1
- Elective 5 Credits
Even Year Courses
- COM 351X – Advanced Photography 3 Credits
- COM 414X – Emerging Media Technologies 3 Credits
or
- COM 458X – Video Short Form 3 Credits
- Elective (300-400 level) 3 Credits
Odd Year Courses
- COM 342X – Interactive Design 3 Credits
- COM 448 – Advanced Media Production 3 Credits
- COM 358 – Group and Organizational Communication 3 Credits
Fall Semester – 15 Credits
- BIB 434 – Romans 3 Credits
- BIB/CHM/THE – Bible, Christian Ministry or Theology Elective 3 Credits1
- Elective 3 Credits
Even Year Courses
- COM 344X – Digital Design 3 Credits
- Elective (300-400 level) 3 Credits
Odd Year Courses
- COM 312 – Presentational Speaking 3 Credits *
- COM 315 – Media and Culture 3 Credits *
Spring Semester – 15 Credits
- COM 450 – Communication Internship 3 Credits
- COM 461 – Communication Portfolio 3 Credits
Even Year Courses
- COM 351X – Advanced Photography 3 Credits
- COM 414X – Emerging Media Technologies 3 Credits
or
- COM 458X – Video Short Form 3 Credits
- Elective (300-400 level) 3 Credits
Odd Year Courses
- COM 342X – Interactive Design 3 Credits
- COM 358 – Group and Organizational Communication 3 Credits *
- COM 448 – Advanced Media Production 3 Credits
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Communication Major, Relational Communication Concentration (B.A.) Courses
Christian Studies Core
I. Christian Studies – 24 Credits
- BIB 135X – Old Testament History 3 Credits *
- BIB 136X – New Testament History 3 Credits *
- BIB 434 – Romans 3 Credits
- BIB/CHM/THE – Bible, Christian Ministry or Theology Electives 12 Credits1 (Choose CHM Electives from: CHM 300, CHM 301 or CHM 326)
- THE 231 – Christian Doctrine 3 Credits
General Education Core
II. General Education – 30 Credits
- Communication Elective 3 Credits (Choose from: COM 133, COM 140 or COM 252)
- ENG 131 – English Composition 3 Credits
- History Elective 3 Credits
- Math or Science Elective 3-4 Credits
- Communication, Humanities, Math, Science or Social Science Electives 17-18 Credits2,3*
Major Core
III. Communication Major – 45 Credits
- COM 140 – Perspectives in Communication 3 Credits *
- COM 252 – Interpersonal Communication 3 Credits *
- COM 312 – Presentational Speaking 3 Credits *
- COM 315 – Media and Culture 3 Credits *
- COM 358 – Group and Organizational Communication 3 Credits *
- COM 450 – Communication Internship 3 Credits
- COM 461 – Communication Portfolio 3 Credits
- FAR 150 – Introduction to Digital Imaging 3 Credits *
IV. Additional Requirements – 6 Credits
- ENG 132 – Writing and Literature 3 Credits
- Social Science Elective 3 Credits3
V. Electives – 41 Credits*
- Electives (300-400 level) 15 Credits
- Electives 26 Credits
A minimum of 36 credits must be at the upper (300-400) level for a bachelor degree.
* Some courses from the Christian Studies Core and Major Core can be used to fulfill requirements in the General Education Core. By doing that the number of electives needed would increase so that the minimum of 125 credits is reached.
Relational Communication Concentration Requirements – 21 Credits
- COM 339X – Intercultural Communication 3 Credits
- COM 340 – Public Relations 3 Credits
- COM 348X – Social Media 3 Credits
- COM 354 – Conflict Management 3 Credits
- COM – Communication Elective 3 Credits
Complete 6 credits from the following:
- BUS 221X – Business Communication 3 Credits
- BUS 335 – Principles of Business Organization and Management 3 Credits
- BUS 336 – Human Resource Management 3 Credits
- BUS 343 – International Business 3 Credits
- BUS 350 – Principles of Marketing 3 Credits
- COM – Communication Elective 3-6 Credits
- SOC 240X – Social Science Research Methods 3 Credits
- SOC 325X – Parent-Child Relationships 3 Credits
- SOC 431X – Social Psychology 3 Credits
- SOC 434X – Marriage and the Family 3 Credits
Total – 125 Credits
1 Interdisciplinary courses in the major core that are cross listed as BIB or THE will fulfill this requirement. Choose Christian Ministry electives from CHM 300, CHM 301 or CHM 326.
2 Select humanities electives from COM, ENG, FAR, HIS, HUM, LAN, MUS, PHI, or PRC.
3 Select social science electives from ANT, CSJ, ECO, GEO, HIS, POL, PSY, or SOC.
Four-Year Suggested Program for the Communication Major with the Relational Communication Concentration
Fall Semester – 15 Credits
- BIB 135X – Old Testament History 3 Credits *
or
- BIB 136X – New Testament History 3 Credits *
- COM 140 – Perspectives in Communication 3 Credits *
- ENG 131 – English Composition 3 Credits
- Social Science Elective 3 Credits3
- Elective 3 Credits
Spring Semester – 15 Credits
- BIB 135X – Old Testament History 3 Credits *
or
- BIB 136X – New Testament History 3 Credits *
- ENG 132 – Writing and Literature 3 Credits
- FAR 150 – Introduction to Digital Imaging 3 Credits *
- Elective 3 Credits
- History Elective 3 Credits
Fall Semester – 15 Credits
- Math or Science Elective 3-4 Credits
- THE 231 – Christian Doctrine 3 Credits
- Elective 9 Credits
Spring Semester – 15 Credits
- BIB/CHM/THE – Bible, Christian Ministry or Theology Elective 3 Credits1
- COM 252 – Interpersonal Communication 3 Credits *
- COM – Communication Elective 3 Credits
- Elective 6 Credits
Departmental Acceptance
Students apply for departmental acceptance during their sophomore year spring semester or their junior year fall semester. A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA is required for departmental admission in the Communication major.
Fall Semester – 18 Credits
- BIB/CHM/THE – Bible, Christian Ministry or Theology Elective 3 Credits1
- COM 339X – Intercultural Communication 3 Credits
- Elective (300-400 level) 6 Credits
Even Year Courses
- COM 340 – Public Relations 3 Credits
- COM 354 – Conflict Management 3 Credits
Odd Year Courses
- COM 312 – Presentational Speaking 3 Credits *
- COM 315 – Media and Culture 3 Credits *
Spring Semester – 17 Credits
- BIB/CHM/THE – Bible, Christian Ministry or Theology Elective 3 Credits1
- Relational Concentration Elective 3 Credits
- Elective 5 Credits
- Elective (300-400 level) 3 Credits
Even Year Courses
- COM 348X – Social Media 3 Credits
Odd Year Courses
- COM 358 – Group and Organizational Communication 3 Credits
Fall Semester – 15 Credits
- BIB/CHM/THE – Bible, Christian Ministry or Theology Elective 3 Credits1
- Relational Concentration Elective 3 Credits
- Elective (300-400 level) 3 Credits
Even Year Courses
- COM 340 – Public Relations 3 Credits
- COM 354 – Conflict Management 3 Credits
Odd Year Courses
- COM 312 – Presentational Speaking 3 Credits *
- COM 315 – Media and Culture 3 Credits *
Spring Semester – 15 Credits
- BIB 434 – Romans 3 Credits
- COM 450 – Communication Internship 3 Credits
- COM 461 – Communication Portfolio 3 Credits
- Elective (300-400 level) 3 Credits
Even Year Courses
- COM 348X – Social Media 3 Credits
Odd Year Courses
- COM 358 – Group and Organizational Communication 3 Credits *
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Communication Major, Strategic Communication Concentration (B.A.) Courses
Christian Studies Core
I. Christian Studies – 24 Credits
- BIB 135X – Old Testament History 3 Credits *
- BIB 136X – New Testament History 3 Credits *
- BIB 434 – Romans 3 Credits
- BIB/CHM/THE – Bible, Christian Ministry or Theology Electives 12 Credits1 (Choose CHM Electives from: CHM 300, CHM 301 or CHM 326)
- THE 231 – Christian Doctrine 3 Credits
General Education Core
II. General Education – 30 Credits
- Communication Elective 3 Credits (Choose from: COM 133, COM 140 or COM 252)
- ENG 131 – English Composition 3 Credits
- History Elective 3 Credits
- Math or Science Elective 3-4 Credits
- Communication, Humanities, Math, Science or Social Science Electives 17-18 Credits2,3*
Major Core
III. Communication Major – 45 Credits
- COM 140 – Perspectives in Communication 3 Credits *
- COM 252 – Interpersonal Communication 3 Credits *
- COM 312 – Presentational Speaking 3 Credits *
- COM 315 – Media and Culture 3 Credits *
- COM 358 – Group and Organizational Communication 3 Credits *
- COM 450 – Communication Internship 3 Credits
- COM 461 – Communication Portfolio 3 Credits
- FAR 150 – Introduction to Digital Imaging 3 Credits *
IV. Additional Requirements – 6 Credits
- ENG 132 – Writing and Literature 3 Credits
- Social Science Elective 3 Credits3
V. Electives – 41 Credits*
- Electives (300-400 level) 15 Credits
- Electives 26 Credits
A minimum of 36 credits must be at the upper (300-400) level for a bachelor degree.
* Some courses from the Christian Studies Core and Major Core can be used to fulfill requirements in the General Education Core. By doing that the number of electives needed would increase so that the minimum of 125 credits is reached.
Strategic Communication Concentration Requirements – 21 Credits
- BUS 350 – Principles of Marketing 3 Credits
- COM 142 – Visual Storytelling 3 Credits
- COM 340 – Public Relations 3 Credits
- COM 348X – Social Media 3 Credits
- MRK 353 – Digital and Internet Marketing 3 Credits
Complete 6 credits from the following:
- COM 247X – Media Foundations 3 Credits
- COM 347X – Advertising Design 3 Credits
- COM – Communication Elective 3-6 Credits
- ENG 311 – Advanced Grammar and Composition 3 Credits
- MRK – Marketing Elective 3-6 Credits
Total – 125 Credits
1 Interdisciplinary courses in the major core that are cross listed as BIB or THE will fulfill this requirement. Choose Christian Ministry electives from CHM 300, CHM 301 or CHM 326.
2 Select humanities electives from COM, ENG, FAR, HIS, HUM, LAN, MUS, PHI, or PRC.
3 Select social science electives from ANT, CSJ, ECO, GEO, HIS, POL, PSY, or SOC.
Four-Year Suggested Program for the Communication Major with the Strategic Communication Concentration
Fall Semester – 15 Credits
- BIB 135X – Old Testament History 3 Credits *
or
- BIB 136X – New Testament History 3 Credits *
- COM 142 – Visual Storytelling 3 Credits (odd)
or
- Elective 3 Credits (even)
- COM 140 – Perspectives in Communication 3 Credits *
- ENG 131 – English Composition 3 Credits
- Social Science Elective 3 Credits3
Spring Semester – 15 Credits
- BIB 135X – Old Testament History 3 Credits *
or
- BIB 136X – New Testament History 3 Credits *
- ENG 132 – Writing and Literature 3 Credits
- FAR 150 – Introduction to Digital Imaging 3 Credits
- History Elective 3 Credits
- Elective 3 Credits
Fall Semester – 15 Credits
- COM 142 – Visual Storytelling 3 Credits (odd)
or
- Elective 3 Credits (even)
- Math or Science Elective 3-4 Credits
- THE 231 – Christian Doctrine 3 Credits
- Elective 6 Credits
Spring Semester – 15 Credits
- BIB/CHM/THE – Bible, Christian Ministry or Theology Elective 3 Credits1
- BUS 350 – Principles of Marketing 3 Credits
- COM 252 – Interpersonal Communication 3 Credits *
- Elective 6 Credits
Departmental Acceptance
Students apply for departmental acceptance during their sophomore year spring semester or their junior year fall semester. A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA is required for departmental admission in the Communication major.
Fall Semester – 18 Credits
- BIB/CHM/THE – Bible, Christian Ministry or Theology Elective 3 Credits1
- Elective 3 Credits
Odd Year Courses
- COM 312 – Presentational Speaking 3 Credits *
- COM 315 – Media and Culture 3 Credits *
- MRK 353 – Digital and Internet Marketing 3 Credits
- Elective 3 Credits
Even Year Courses
- COM 340 – Public Relations 3 Credits
- Elective (300-400 level) 6 Credits
- Strategic Concentration Elective 3 Credits
Spring Semester – 17 Credits
- BIB/CHM/THE – Bible, Christian Ministry or Theology Elective 3 Credits1
- Elective (300-400 level) 6 Credits
- Elective 2 Credits
Even Year Courses
- COM 348X – Social Media 3 Credits
- Elective (300-400 level) 3 Credits
Odd Year Courses
- COM 358 – Group and Organizational Communication 3 Credits
- Strategic Concentration Elective 3 Credits
Fall Semester – 15 Credits
- BIB/CHM/THE – Bible, Christian Ministry or Theology Elective 3 Credits1
Odd Year Courses
- COM 312 – Presentational Speaking 3 Credits *
- COM 315 – Media and Culture 3 Credits *
- MRK 353 – Digital and Internet Marketing 3 Credits
- Elective 3 Credits
Even Year Courses
- COM 340 – Public Relations 3 Credits
- Elective (300-400 level) 6 Credits
- Strategic Concentration Elective 3 Credits
Spring Semester – 15 Credits
- BIB 434 – Romans 3 Credits
- COM 450 – Communication Internship 3 Credits
- COM 461 – Communication Portfolio 3 Credits
Even Year Courses
- COM 348X – Social Media 3 Credits
- Elective (300-400 level) 3 Credits
Odd Year Courses
- COM 358 – Group and Organizational Communication 3 Credits *
- Strategic Concentration Elective 3 Credits
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