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Communication Studies, B.A.
grade must repeat the course with a higher grade to receive credit for the course. Curriculum Requirements Program-Specific Core Curriculum (GE) Courses The required Communication Core Curriculum (GE) course for the Communication Studies Department is: COMM 200 The Rhetorical Act Program Courses
COMM 320 Advanced Public Communication COMM 382 Intercollegiate Forensics COMM 386 Forms of Public Communication COMM 440 Communication Internship 3 COMM 450 Communication Practicum COMM 472 Intercultural Communication COMM 473 Communication and Diversity COMM 474 Advanced Studies in Communication Behavior
The following seven program courses are requirements for all concentrations with the exception of the Interdisciplinary concentration. COMM 254 Communication Theories
COMM 480 Directed Research CNMA 104 History of Cinema
CNMA 450 Cinema and Media Arts Practicum CNMA 470 Cinema and Media Arts Seminar JOUR 351 Broadcast Anchoring and Announcing PREL 307 Soc Media, SEO, and Digital Strategy THTR 162 Voice and Speech for Theatre THTR 164 Introduction to Acting THTR 215 Theatrical Makeup THTR 232 Costume Study and Construction THTR 241 Intro to Technical Theatre THTR 345 Lighting and Sound for Theatre THTR 391 Directing Theatre
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COMM 270 COMM 368 COMM 385 COMM 387 COMM 432 COMM 473
Interpersonal Communication
Methods of Communication Research
Persuasive Communication Organizational Communication
Rhetorical Theories
Communication and Diversity
Concentration Courses Select a Concentration detailed below.
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Concentrations Students must choose one of three concentrations under this major: • Dramatic Arts
THTR 405 Dramatic Theory and Criticism THTR 419 Dramatic Design and Criticism THTR 435 Playwriting for Performance THTR 463 Advanced Acting Workshop THTR 468 Drama for Christian Ministry THTR 477 London Theatre Study Tour Total Credits
• Rhetorical/Interpersonal • Interdisciplinary Studies
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When students have completed any of these concentrations they should be prepared for employment in fields where excellent interpersonal and group communication skills are especially important. These concentrations are also excellent preparation for advanced graduate work in the discipline of communication studies. Many Communication Studies graduates have gone on to earn their M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in the field at other institutions. In addition, the Communication Studies degree provides excellent general preparation for careers in fields such as the ministry, human resources, sales, education or law. Dramatic Arts
1 Students may count a maximum of 9 credits of THTR 109; THTR 409; COMM 440; COMM 450; COMM 480 towards the major. 2 May count as a lower division COMM major elective. 3 Students may not count more than 6 credits of COMM 440 toward the major. Rhetorical/Interpersonal Concentration Courses Select 21 credits from the following: 1 21 COMM 100 Introduction to Public Communication 2 COMM 170 Small Group Communication COMM 181 Introduction to Argumentation and Debate COMM 280 Oral Interpretation COMM 282 Intercollegiate Forensics COMM 320 Advanced Public Communication COMM 382 Intercollegiate Forensics
Concentration-Specific Core Curriculum (GE) Courses It is recommended that all Dramatic Arts concentration students take the following Core Curriculum (GE) courses: PHIL 216 Introduction to Philosophy and Aesthetics THTR 160 Theatre Appreciation Concentration Courses Dramatic Arts students must take the following courses once: THTR 109 Production Practicum
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COMM 386 Forms of Public Communication COMM 440 Communication Internship 3 COMM 450 Communication Practicum COMM 465 Rhetorical Criticism COMM 469 Rhetoric of Media Studies COMM 470 Communication Seminar COMM 472 Intercultural Communication
THTR 409
Production Practicum II
Select 17 credits from the following: 1
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COMM 100 Introduction to Public Communication 2 COMM 170 Small Group Communication COMM 280 Oral Interpretation COMM 282 Intercollegiate Forensics
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