in fields such as the ministry, human resources, sales, education or law.
Communication Studies
(See also Mass Communication Department)
Obtaining a degree with this concentration requires 39 units, 30 of which must be upper division. Twenty-one units are required: 254, 270, 383, 385, 386, 458, 478. Eighteen units of electives must come from the following courses: 170, 181, 263, 280, 282/382, 363, 387, 440, 450, 461, 463, 465, 468, 470, 472, 473, 474, 480; MCOM 104, 111, 389, 392, 433, 470. Speech / Drama The Speech / Drama emphasis focuses upon the development of theatrical skills with practical uses for dramatic expression, oral communication and writing. Graduates may pursue careers in teaching, community theatre management, graduate work in theatre arts or seminary training. The interdisciplinary nature of the offerings provides performance skills that can find outlets vocationally in theatre, sales, church ministries, education, and human resources. Obtaining a degree in this emphasis requires 42 units, 30 of which must be upper division, 24 are required: 109, 263, 363, 367, 385, 409, 440, 468, 478. An additional 18 units must be taken from the following courses: 170, 181, 254, 270, 280, 282, 382, 383, 386, 387, 391, 435, 440, 450, 458, 461, 463, 465, 470, 473, 474, 480, MCOM 104, 351, 433, 470. You may not count more than six units of COMM 440 Internship toward the major; students may only count a maximum of nine units which combine COMM 109; 409; 440; 450; 480 toward the major. It is recommended that all Speech / Drama emphasis students take the following general educa- tion courses: COMM 160 (for “Fine Arts” requirement); PHIL 216 Aesthetics (for “Philosophy” requirement). Interdi sc i plinary This concentration will provide students maximum latitude in creating a course of study to suit their particular needs. Students choosing this option, begin by consulting with an advisor from the Communication Studies Department. An advisor will help students choose appropriate courses, which may include courses from other departments. Students will then complete a form (available from the Communication Studies Department) in which they describe career goals and give a rationale for each of the courses selected. The form will be submitted to a committee made up the Com- munication Studies Department chairman, and a second faculty member. The committee may accept the proposal as submitted, make minor modifications before accepting it, or reject it. If ac- cepted, the proposal becomes part of the student’s graduation requirements. In making its decision the committee will consider the following: (1) the proposed courses should prepare students well for stated career objectives; (2) the proposal should focus study to a limited
Faculty Chair: ................................................................................... Todd Lewis, Professor: ........................................................................................Lewis Associate Professor: .........................................................Muehlhoff Assistant Professors: ........................................Brandon, Roebuck Mission & Learning Outcomes It is the purpose of the Communication Studies Department that when you complete our major you will have: (1) well developed personal communication skills and be able to think, write, and speak clearly and effectively; (2) learning skills which will enable you to continue to develop personally and professionally after graduation; (3) entry level skills for employment in your chosen field or else have suitable preparation for graduate study; (4) at least the beginnings of a workable world view which unifies your life’s work and your Christian faith. Degree Programs Upon completion of the university baccalaureate and major requirements, the Communication Studies department offers the Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication.
Communication majors must achieve a minimum grade of a “C” in all major courses taken at Biola. Anyone receiving a lower grade must repeat the course with a higher grade to receive credit for the course.
Note:
In the communication major, the total number of units for major area credit from practicum, internship and directed research courses may not exceed nine units. The required general educa- tion course for the Communication Studies Department is COMM 100, unless otherwise stated.
Major: Communication Students must choose one of three emphases under this major:
Communication Studies
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Speech / Drama
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Interdisciplinary Studies
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Communi cation Studi es When students have completed this concentration they should be prepared for employment in fields where excellent interpersonal and group communication skills are especially important. This concentration is also excellent preparation for advanced gradu- ate work in the discipline of communication studies. Many of our 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
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