Communications Requirements

Program Advisor:
Dr. Ken Henry

Purpose and Objectives:
From the articulate argument of political discourse to the business and organizations of the world, people need to be able to communicate competently, clearly, ethically, and eloquently. Blending practical skills into a foundation of theoretical understanding, the speech communication department offers a flexible variety of educational experiences.

Goals:
Speech Communication is a supple program preparing you for a large number of careers. Students learn to be able to speak and write clearly and persuasively in various contexts and with diverse audiences, based on accurate evidence. Regardless of vocation, people need to be competent communicators who effectively influence others. Our democratic republic is based on the idea that individual citizens can and will express their opinions and perspectives in a manner that will change others spiritually, politically, and interpersonally. A rhetorical perspective is taken in all classes where the development of the individual's character is primary, then the reasoning processes are sharpened, then the eloquence of expression is honed, and finally the fluidity of delivery is perfected. The result is a balanced communicator who is able to “express the truth in love.”

Communication Majors will:

Think holistically and creatively from a Christian worldview.
Communicate engagingly in an influential manner within a variety of contexts.
Value truth and justice in an attitude of love.
Competently share meaning through a variety of communication channels.
Understand and value processes and products of communication.
Be empowered to use communication in professional settings.

Prerequisites for all Communication Majors:
COMM 111 or 112 Interpretive Speech I or II

General Requirements for Communication	21
COMM 211 Introduction to Communication	3
COMM 212 Principles of Storytelling and Public Speaking	4
COMM 260 Principles and Ethics of Mass Media	4
COMM 450 Persuasive Address and Argumentation	4
COMM 495 Internship	6
Speech Communication Concentration	18
COMM 220 Intercultural Communication	3
COMM 330 Interpersonal Communication	3
COMM 340 Rhetorical Criticism & Argumentation	3
COMM 430 Nonverbal Communication	3
COMM 440 Organizational Communication	3
Guided Elective	3
Journalism Concentration	18
COMM 330 Interpersonal Communication	3
COMM 340 Rhetorical Criticism & Argumentation	3
COMM 351 Writing for Publication I	3
COMM 352 Writing for Publication II	3
COMM 430 Nonverbal Communication	3
COMM 440 Organizational Communication	3

Minors in Communication
Prerequisites from the General Education Core for Speech Communication Minors:
COMM 211 Introduction to Communication

Speech Communication Minor	19
COMM 111 or 112 Interpretive Speech I or II	2
COMM 212 Principles of Storytelling and Public Speaking	4
COMM 330 Interpersonal Communication	3
COMM 340 Rhetorical Criticism & Argumentation	3
COMM 430 Nonverbal Communication	3
COMM 450 Persuasive Address and Argumentation	4
Communication Skills Minor	18
COMM 111 or 112 Interpretive Speech I or II	2
COMM 211 Introduction to Communication	3
COMM 212 Principles of Storytelling and Public Speaking	4
COMM 330 Interpersonal Communication	3
Two Communication Electives	6
Public Relations Minor	20
COMM 260 Principles of Ethics and Mass Communication	4
COMM 270 Foundations of Public Relations	3
COMM 351 Writing for Publication I	3
COMM 352 Writing for Publication II	3
COMM 450 Persuasive Address and Argumentation	4
Choose one of the following approved electives:	3
BUS 330 Marketing BUS 370 Legal and Ethical Issues in Business & Management
Journalism Minor	18
COMM 212 Principles of Storytelling and Public Speaking	4
COMM 260 Principles and Ethics of Mass Media	4
COMM 351 Writing for Publication I	3
COMM 352 Writing for Publication II	3
COMM 450 Persuasive Address and Argumentation	4