Communication Major
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Communication Studies
Students of Communication Studies will:
1. Develop effective and ethical communication skills in a variety of social contexts: at work, at home, in the church, and in society;
2. Explore the nature of verbal, nonverbal, oral, printed and mediated communication;
3. Investigate the history and influences of various forms of communication; and
4. Understand the effects that communication has on individuals, families, marriages, organizations, and cultures.
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Communication Major
—Liberal Arts, Pre-Law, Pre-Seminary Programs
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31 credits
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A liberal arts degree in Communication Studies helps students investigate the social and historical impact of various media, develop ethical and effective communication skills at work, at home, in the church, and in society, and explore theories, principles and models of public speaking, small group communication and leadership, interpersonal communication, business communication, mass communication, and oral performance. Students apply what they learn to oral, written, speaking, and listening communication practices, and in doing so, they become more effective communicators.
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Required Courses
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15 credits
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COM321
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Interpretation/Performance of Literature
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3
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COM332
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Mass Communication
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3
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COM351
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Group Communication
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3
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COM355
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Interpersonal Communication
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3
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LAN282
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Language, Communication & Culture
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3
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Electives—Select 15 credits from the following courses.
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15 credits
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COM202
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Business Communication
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3
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COM231
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Introduction to Journalism
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3
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COM301
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Persuasive Communication
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3
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COM313
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Advanced News Reporting & Writing
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3
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COM323
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Oral Reading of the Bible
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2
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COM325
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Storytelling & Oral Histories (w)
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3
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COM331
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American Eloquence: Voices of Leaders (w)
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3
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COM334
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Negotiation, Argument & Debate
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3
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COM335
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Servant Leadership
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1
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COM341
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Media Ethics
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1
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Senior Project
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1 credit
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COM483
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Senior Project
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1-5
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0708AC
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