Communication
units ), 456, 457, 478: THRT 263, 363 or 364, 36.'i, 463; and 3 unit.~ of communication electives. Radio - Radio is bigger than ever. There are many solid career opportunities in both secular and C hristian stations. Muse include 202, 251, 336, 3.'il , 355, 365, 433, 440 0 units), 450 (3 units), 455 , 456, 457. 458, 478, and 3 units of communication electives. Alotio11 Pict11rr Prod11r.tio11 - T his emphasis in c ludes thini;s that are done be hind the scenes to make a movie, from pre-pro d uc cion planning through post produ ctio n editing and sound. Must include 202. 251, 352, 356, 3S7, 358, .,59, 433. 440 (3 units ). 452, 456.457 , 458,464,478. Alo1io11 Pict11rr 1111d Telrvi.rio11 Dirrr1i11g - This e mphasi s will give studencs a strong foundation in the artistic, technical. financial and incerpersonal aspects of the industry. Must include 251. 3.52, 356. 357, 358, 359, 433 , 440 (3 units) , 4.52, 456, 457, 462. 478; THRT 363 or 364. 391. Sffet:11 1Vriti1/g- All of media starts here. Writing is a satisfying and influential ca reer field. Must inc lude 202 , 352, 3.'i6. 357. 358. 433, 435, 440 (,"\ units) , 447, 456, 457, 4S8, 478. E ngl ish 220 (Liter arnre & Pilm), English 344. Televi.rio11/lfidt'fJ Prod11r.1io11 - This emphasis includes swdio and locat ion shooting, editing, much more. Must include 202. 251. 352, 353, 355. 356, 433. 440 0 units ), 453, 456, 457, 458, 464, 478 and 3 unit., of communication electives. A11dio Produr.tio11 - Audio stands on its own in radio, records and concercs, and is an eq ual part ner with picture in television, film a nd conce rt s. There are many career opportunities in chis vibrant fi e ld. t-lust include 202. 251. .,S J, 365, 4.B, 440 (3 unit.~). 450 (3 unit.,), 451, 456, 457, 458, 478, and e ither 35., and 45., or 359 and 452, plus 3 units of communication electives. Media M111111gemc111 - Why not be the boss ? Surprisingly, there are many excellent and good pay ing jobs in management aspects of medi a compa nies. Must include 202 , 355. 387, 433 , 440 (3 units) . 455. 458, 478 , and Busi ness 111. 2."\0, 334. 4.,4. 464 and 6 units of business electives. Communication A Bachelor of Arl.r de~rer i11 (,'0111m1r1/ira1io11 is offered in these two emphases.
Chair: Todd Lewis. Ph.D.
requisite: Upper division status. Offered lnterterm/summer 461 Internship II: Student Teaching Ministry (2) Guided instruction in ski 11s neces sary fur effective instructional delivery in the context of a class room , churc h service , camp , or conference setting. Elements include writing instructional ohjec tives , lesson plan preparation , delivering opening illustrations, storytelling t ec hniques , public reading. using animated gestures, minimizing classroom distractions, giving instructions and platform speaking strategies. There will he strucrnred teaching experiences in a field sett ing with a selected age group. These will he video taped for critical analys is by the student, course instrucror. and internship site supervisor. (Twelve hours per week in supervi sed internship is req uired. ) C hri s ti an Education Ministries majors onl y. Prerequi sites: 252, 380. Offered fall/spring. 462 Internship Ill: Leadership Development (2) Personal leadership development focused on preparing srndencs with knowledge and skills necessary for sustainable life and career vitality. Emphasis placed on character development in areas such as per sonal integri ty. small group accounr ahiliry, personal purity, emotional wholeness and spiritual maturity. Lifelong learn ing strategies will be discussed ro e nable students to make this emphasi s a sustainable disc ipline . (Pourreen hours per week in supervised internship is required.) For Christian Education Ministries majors only. Prerequi sites: .,80. 46 1. Offered fall/spring. 470 Current Topics in Christian Education (1-3) Designed for upper division srn dents in C.E. who want ro stud y spec ia lized topics not c urre ntl y covered in cata log course offer in gs. Ma y he taken two times with different emp hasis. Fee may he req uired. Admission by academic advisor approval. By arrangement. 480 Independent Study in Chris tian Education (1-3) Development of skill in independ ent srndy of topics in the field of C hristian Education Ministries. Prerequisite: Sen ior level C hrist ian Education Ministries majors only and departmental ap proval. May be repeated. Offered fall/spring. by arrangement.
dents completing this major should be full y prepared for th e graduate work necessary for the certification or credentials in this area. Obtaining a degree with this major requires 43 units , 36 of which must be upper division and include: 321, 324, 326. 327, 441 , 442. 4.50, 458, 478 and INAL .,O I or 302; one of the following: Psychology 320, 32 1, 322. The remaining 12 units must be selected with faculty advice from the following courses: 220. 22.\ 22~ 32~ 421,422.423 , 42~ 42~ 470, 472. ICS 310. In addition , Biology 3 I l or Psychology 412 is req uired as a support course. Radio/Television/ Film A Radio/TV/Film major will prepare students for a profes sional ca reer in one of the excit ing and important ca reer fi e lds list ed below. Students will receive "hands on" training, have manv opportunities for actual pro duction work, and do an industry related internship. Upon graduat ing, srndencs will have the train ing and experience necessary to begin their career. The Radio Television Pilm major is 45 units, 24 of which must be upper d ivision . A ll students in the major are required to t ake the Biblical Studies 465 integration seminar called "l\ ledia Ethics" for Bible c red it. Choose one of the ca reer cracks listed below. Entering stud ent.~ may declare an WIT major , but the y will he co nsidered provisional 11nril the srndent has been formally accepted into the program. After students have comp leted twn or more radio television-film courses thev will he accepted into th e major if (I) They receive a "B" or better in each of the RTF courses thev have taken, or (2) thev get a "C'' or better in each of the RTP courses they have taken. and give satisfactory evi dence of ability and motivation by submitting a 2-3 page paper on "Why I wane rn major in Radio T"elevision-Film." They will then meet with a panel of faculty, which will dec ide whether or not co accept them into the program. If they are not accepted into the pro gram they will not he allowed to graduate with and RTF major. Afedia Pnfflnntlflt:l' - Choose this if you want to be behind the mike (d isc jockey, announcer) or in front of the camera (talk show host, performer, etc.). Must inc lude 202, 25 I , 280, 35 I, 352, 4."\5, 440 (3
FACULTY Professors: Lewis, Nash Associate Professors: 13. Cavin , M. Cavin , Pisher, Gonzales Assistant Professors: Parham, Roebuck , Rouse
OBJECTIVES
Ir is the purpose of the Com muni catio n Department that when yo u complete our major you will have: (1) well developed per sonal communication skills and he able to think, write, and speak clearl y and effectively; (2) learn ing skills which will e nable you to co ntinu e to develop p e rsonall y and professionally after g rad ua tion ; (3) entry le ve l ski ll s for employment in yo ur chosen field or else have suitable preparation for graduate study: (4) at least the heginnings of a workable world view which unifies vour life 's work and yo ur C hristian faith.
DEGREE PROGRAMS
Upon completion of the uni versity baccalaureate and major requirements, the Communi ca tion Department offers the B11ch flor ri Am d~grer' in four majors: ■ Communication Disorders ■ Radioff\1/Film ■ Comm unicat ion ■ Journalism . Nflte: All majflr.r must 11rhir:vr 11 mi11im11m gradt' of a "C" i11 rd/ ro11,:,r.r 11dt11 111 Bio/a. A11yo11r' reffivi1/g II lowrr gmdr m11.r1 repeal thr r:011,:r,, with 11 highf'r gmdr to n:a,ivr r.n:ditfor lllt' m11r.re. In all major:r, the 10111/ 1/mnbcr of 1/1/it.r for major area credit from prar.tirnm. i111rm.rhip a11d direrted resmrch co11r.re.r may llfll exceed 11i111' 1111i1.r. In 1111 major,, 1hr rrq11irrd gr'111'ml rd11r.111io11 mtlf:<t' for Comm11- 11ir.11tirm i.r Comm JOO, 1111/e.r.r other wi.rt' s/11/ed . MAJORS Communication Disorders The major in communication disorders is a pre-professional degree that provides the srndent with a foundation in normal com munication and an understanding of the complexities of communica tion 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. Stu-
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