EBIIIII COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 417 PRACTICE BIBLE TEACHING (2)
Department ofCommuni cation
Writing Objective: The writing concentration is to pre pare students for a variety of writing vocations such as journalism, technical writing, creative writing or for graduate study. Concentration: 36 units, 30 of which must be upper division , including: 230, 457, 458, 478; English 340, 350 450 plus one upper division literature course (English 360, 370, 380.) The remaining units are to be selected from 245 , 330, 331, 332, 333 , 334, 335, 346, 356, 430, or 435. Radio-Television-Film Objectives: When you complete this concen tration 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, leading to promotion to higher levels of responsibility Your skills will be suitable for either Christian or secular media. Concentration: 36 units, of which 24 must be upper division. Must include: 251, 352, 457, 458, 459, 478 and at least one of 335, 336, or 356. The remaining 15 units are to be communication electives, of which 3 units must be upper division . Minor: 18 units of which 15 must be upper division. Must include 251, 352, 457 and 458. Public Relations Objectives: When you have completed this concentration you should be prepared for employ ment in public relations or marketing related positions. This concentration combines business and communication courses into an interdisci plinary program. Concentration: 36 units which include: 334, 384, 385, 387, 388, 458, 475 or 457, and 478 and If none of the other communication concen trations is exactlyright for you , this concentration will give you maximum latitude in creating a course of study to suit your particular needs. If you choose this option, begin by consulting with an advisor from the communication department. Your advisor will help you choose appropriate courses , which may include courses from other departments. You will then complete a form (available from the communication office) in which you describe your career goals and give a rationale for each of the courses selected. The form will be submitted to a committee made up of your advisor, the communication department chairman, and a third faculty mem ber. The committee may accept the proposal as submitted, make minor modifications before ac cepting it, or reject it. If accepted, the proposal becomes part of your graduation requirements. In making its decision the committee will consider the following: (I) 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 communica tion concentrations. (4) If, in the judgment of the committee, these goals can be met better through another major or concentration the proposal will be rejected. Concentration: Must include a minimum of 36 units, of which at least 21 units must be from the department of communication. 1\vo specific courses, 458 and 478 are required. Aminimum of Business 330, 331, and 334. Interdisciplinary
Skill development in Bible teaching, with par ticular emphasis upon lesson preparation and evaluation of lessons practice taught in class. Offered fall semester. Prerequisite: C.E. 252. 422 SINGLES MINISTRIES IN THE CHURCH (2) Issues and needs of never-married and former ly married persons, including identity crisis, role definition, self-acceptance and the development of intimacy. Resources, programs and skills for min istering to these needs are emphasized. Offered spring semester, alternate years. 423 COUNSELING THEORIES AND ISSUES FOR THE CHRISTIAN WORKER (2) Introductory investigation of selected counsel ing theories employed by staff members of church and parachurch agencies. The examination of each theory will include: historical background, basic concepts, process, mechanisms, case exam ples, evaluation and application to specific coun seling issues. Offered spring semester, alternate years. 424 TECHNIQUES OF COUNSELING FOR USE INTHE CHURCH (2) Distinctives of the counselor in a church or parachurch agency, their qualification and neces sary counseling techniques. Special emphasis will be placed upon the student's development through experiential practice of "people-helping skills" from a Christian prespective. Offered spring semester. Prerequisite: C.E. 423. 428 FAMILY MINISTRIES INTHE CHURCH (2) Biblical concepts of the family; survey of the needs of whole and fragmented families in the church; resources and techniques available to meet these needs. Offered spring semester. 470 DISCIPLESHIP DEVELOPMENT (2) Exploration of the biblical teaching about the disciple-making ministry; personal requirements , objectives, essential components and applications to the local church and parachurch agencies. Emphasis will be on developing a personalized follow-up programs that leads a new believer to be able to train another to do the same. Offered both semesters. Prerequisite: C.E. 25 L 480 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN CHRISTIAN EDUCATION (1-3) Development of skill in independent study of topics in the field of Christian education. Offered both semesters. Prerequisite: Senior level Chris tian education majors only and departmental ap proval. May be repeated.
C. Diane Shanebeck, Chair Faculty Professor: Lewis Associate Professors: Cochran, Nash, D. Shanebeck Assistant Professor: Peirce
Objectives: It is the purpose of the com munication department that when you com plete our major you will have: (I) Well devel oped 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) En try 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. CONCENTRATIONS: Communication Disorders Objectives: The concentration in communi cation disorders is a pre-professional degree that provides 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 individual 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. Concentration: 42 units of which 36 must be upper division and include: 312, 321, 324, 326, 458 and 478. Students are expected to take com munication 100 to fulfill the general education requirement, but it does not count toward the concentration requirements. Biology 31 1 is re quired as a supporting course. The remaining 24 units must be selected with faculty advice from the following courses: 220, 327, 328, 421, 422, 423, 424, 425, 427, 428, 429, 470. Public and Interpersonal Communication Objectives: When you have completed this concentration you should be prepared for employ ment in fields where excellent interpersonal and group communication skills are especially impor tant. This concentration is also excellent prepara tion for graduate training for careers in fields such as the ministry, education, or law. Concentration: 36 units , of which at least 27 must be upper division , and include 385 , 386, 458 ,475, 478. Of the 21 remaining units, 18must be selected from the following courses: 170, 181, 270, 280, 282/382, 357, 383, 384, 387, 388, 440, 450, 461 , 470, 472, 474, 476, 480.
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