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and group communication skills are espe cially important. This concentration is also excellent preparation for graduate training for careers in fi elds such as the ministry, education, or law. Obtaining a degree with this concentra tion requires 36 units, 27 of which must be upper division, and include 270, 383, 385, 386, 458, 475, 478. Students are required to take Communication 100 to fulfill the gener al education requirement, but it does not count toward the concentration require ments. The remaining 18 units must be se lected from the following courses: 170, 181, 280,282/382,357,384,387,388,440,450, 461,470,472,474,476,480. journalism The journalism program concentrates on preparing students for print media careers. Obtaining a degree with this major re quires 36 units, 30 of which must be upper division. The required lower division units are 202 and 230. The required upper divi sion units are 331, 334, 388, 457, 458, and 478. The remaining units are to be selected from 330, 332, 335, 347, 384, 430, 435, and 470. In addition to the general education re quirements, majors are encouraged to in clude economics, sociology, and political science units in their course of study. Radio-Television-Film When you complete this concentration you should have acquired entry level skills suitable for employment in the broadcast or film industries. In addition you should have a depth of background which will enable you to continue to grow and develop, lead ing to promotion to higher levels of respon sibility. Your skills will be suitable for either Christian or secular media. Obtaining a degree with this concentra tion requires 36 units, 24 of which must be upper division. Must include 202, 251, 352, 440, 457, 458, 459, 478 and at least one of 335, 336, 356. The remaining 9 units are to be communication electives, of which 3 units must be upper division. Broadcast Management When you have completed this concen tration you will be prepared for a career in the management side of broadcasting, in cluding advertising sales, sales manage ment, programming management, or gener al management. Obtaining a degree with this concentra tion requires 42 units, 30 of which must be upper division which include the following
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communication courses: 202, 355, 455, 457, 458, 459, and 478. In addition, the following business administration courses are re quired: 111,330,334,431, and 464. Choose any two of the following business courses: 211,221,318,332,336, 436. Take Math 103 as part of your general education math/sci ence requirement. Public Relations When you have completed this concentra tion you should be prepared for employment in entry level public relations and some mar keting related positions. This concentration combines business and communication courses into an interdisciplinary program. Obtaining a degree with this concentra tion requires 36 units of which 30 must be upper division. and include 230, 331, 384, 387,440,457,458,478, and Business 330, 334 and either 331 or 332. The remaining 12 units must be taken from the following courses: 202,332,334,385,388,435,475, and ART 313. Students are required to take Communication 100 to fulfill the general edu cation requirement. Interdisciplinary This concentration will provide you maxi mum latitude in creating a course of study to suit your particular needs. If you choose this option, begin by consulting with an advi sor from the Communication Department. Your advisor will help you choose appropri ate courses, which may include courses from other departments. You will then com plete a form (available from the Communication Department) in which you describe your career goals and give a ratio nale for each of the courses selected. The form will be submitted to a commit tee made up of your advisor, the Communication Department chairman, and a third faculty member. The committee may accept the proposal as submitted, make minor modifications before accepting it, or reject it. If accepted, the proposal becomes part of your graduation requirements. In making its decision the committee will consider the following: (1) The proposed courses should prepare you well for your stated career objectives. (2) The proposal should focus study to a limited area which can be covered in depth. (3) The academic rigor of the proposal should be at least equal to that expected of other communication concentrations. (4) If, in the judgment of the committee, these goals can be met bet ter through another major or concentration the proposal will be rejected.
FACULTY Professor: Lewis Associate Professors: Cochran, Nash, Rea, D. Shanebeck Assistant Professor: Peirce OBJECTIVES It is the purpose of the Communication Department that when you complete our major you will have: (1) Well developed per sonal communication skills and be able to think, write, and speak clearly and effective ly; (2) Learning skills which will enable you to continue to develop personally and pro fessionally after graduation; (3) Entry level skills for employment in your chosen field or else have suitable preparation for gradu ate study; (4) At least the beginnings of a workable world view which unifies your life's work and your Christian faith. DEGREE PROGRAM A BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN COMMUNICATION is offered upon completion of the university baccalaureate and communication major re quirements with one of the following concentrations. Communication Disorders The concentration in communication dis orders is a pre-professional degree that pro vides the student with a foundation in normal communication and an understanding of the complexities of communication problems. It is the aim of the department to set this knowledge within the framework of a Christian perspective and a focus on the indi vidual rather than the disorder. Students completing this concentration should be fully prepared for the graduate work necessary for the certification or credentials in this area. Obtaining a degree with this concentra tion requires 42 units, 36 of which must be upper division and include: 312, 321, 324, 326, 458 and 478. Either Biology 311 or Psychology 412 is required as a supporting course. The remaining 24 units must be se lected with faculty advice from the following courses:220,223,224,327,328,421,422,423, 425,426,428,429,470, res 310, PSY 321. Public and Interpersonal Communication When you have completed this concen tration yo1,1 should be prepared for employ ment in fields where excellent interpersonal
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