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students apply to either the Public Policy track or the Strategic Communication track. The Public Policy Track equips and supports students in their analysis of a pressing public policy issue. The Public Policy track equips and supports students in their analysis of a pressing public policy issue. Each student produces original research by engaging area experts and practitioners off-site and in the classroom as they investigate the local, national and global factors that influence policy-making in Washington, D.C.. The Strategic Communication track engages communication professionals to explore the role of strategic communication in achieving organizational goals. Field-work activities explore current best practices in communicating critical organizational messages to key internal and external constituents and stakeholders. Students compare how different types of organizations set strategic direction, develop and evaluate messages, choose appropriate communication channels and tactics, and measure output and impact outcomes. For contact information visit the CCCE (http://www.biola.edu/ccce) website. American Studies Program Recommended Courses Practicum Courses Internship (20-30 hrs/wk) 6 Topics in Leadership and Vocation 3 Professional Mentorship (optional) 1 Project Track Courses Public Policy Initiatives Track: 6 Applied Politics and Public Policy Seminar
For contact information visit the CCCE (http://www.biola.edu/ccce) website. Australia Studies Centre Recommended Courses Culture Emphasis (Required) The View from Australia 4 Select one of the following: 4 Australian Aboriginal Cultures Indigenous Cultures in Australia and Aotearoa (New Zealand) Discipline Emphasis Christian Heritage College Unit #1 4 Christian Heritage College Unit #2 4 Contemporary Music Center (CMC) See the CMC (http://www.bestsemester.com/locations-and-programs/ nashville) website for additional information. The Contemporary Music Center provides students with the opportunity to live and work in the refining context of community while seeking to understand how God will have them integrate music, faith and business. The CMC offers three tracks: Artist, Business and Technical. The Artist Track is tailored to students considering careers as vocalists, musicians, songwriters, recording artists, performers and producers. The Business Track is designed for business, arts management, marketing, communications and related majors interested in possible careers as artist managers, agents, record company executives, music publishers, concert promoters and entertainment industry entrepreneurs. The Technical Track prepares students for careers in live sound, concert lighting and studio recording. Students within each of the tracks receive instruction, experience and a uniquely Christ-centered perspective on creativity and the marketplace, while working together to and execute a week-long tour at the end of the semester. Each track includes coursework, labs, directed study and a practicum. CMC students earn 16 credits. For contact information visit the CCCE (http://www.biola.edu/ccce) website. Contemporary Music Center Recommended Courses
Public Policy Research Project Strategic Communications Track:
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Case Studies in Strategic Communication Advocacy, Fundraising, and Development Australia Studies Centre (ASC) See the ASC (http://www.bestsemester.com/locations-and-programs/ australia) website for additional information. The Australia Studies Centre (ASC) is offered in partnership with Christian Heritage College (CHC), a CCCU affiliate member in Carindale, a suburb of Brisbane, Queensland. The ASC is designed to integrate the firsthand observation and study of Australian culture, history, religion, politics and indigenous cultures together with experiential service learning and formal instruction in Christian Studies, Business Ministries, Social Sciences and Education and Humanities. Every student is required to take the courses "The View from Australia: Issues in Religion, Politics, Economics and Cultural Values" and "Australian Aboriginal Cultures" and required to select either "Australian Aboriginal Cultures" or "Indigenous Cultures in Australia and Aotearoa (New Zealand)." Additionally, students choose electives from CHC offerings in the School of Christian Studies, Business, Education and Humanities, Ministries, and Social Sciences. Included in the elective offerings, students may select an internship through the School of Social Sciences. Students who register for an internship will still take the two core courses, as well as a Social Science co-requisite course based on the internship placement. Each internship student completes 100 hours of placement and receives a professional mentor. Students live with Australian families and volunteer with local community service providers. Trips vary from semester to semester but may include excursions to the Australian Outback, Aboriginal Communities and New Zealand. ASC students earn 16 semester credits.
Core Courses (Required) Faith, Music and Culture Inside the Music Industry Practicum: "CMC Tour"
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Tracks Select one of the following tracks:
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Artist Track
Essentials of Songwriting Studio Recording Performance
Business Track
Strategic Management Music Business Survey Advanced Media Marketing
Technical Track
Advanced Studio Recording Audio Engineering
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