Communication, Bachelor of Science
The Bachelor of Science degree in Communication is a flexible program that offers a variety of elective choices and provides students with a customizable education in communication. The coursework in both communication and elective areas prepares students for entry-level positions in communication or continued education.
Graduation
The Bachelor of Science degree in Communication is granted by Presentation College to those candidates who have completed the 120-credit requirement as described in the curriculum plan, earned a C- or above in all communication major requirement courses and selected general education requirements (EN 133, CT 233), and who have met all degree requirements of Presentation College. A cumulative GPA of 2.00 or higher is required to graduate from the program.
Communication BS - Degree Requirements
120 credits
Major Requirements (44 cr):
| CS 3013 |
Multimedia Applications |
3 |
| CT 103 |
Introduction to Digital Media Applications |
1 |
| CT 313 |
Social Media |
3 |
| CT 323 |
Communication Skills II: Public Speaking |
3 |
| CT 327 |
Intercultural Communication |
3 |
| CT 333 |
Applied Communication |
3 |
| CT 413 |
Communication Theory |
3 |
| CT 493 |
Advanced Interpersonal Communication |
3 |
| EN 423 |
Advanced Composition |
3 |
| GE 411 |
Professional Development |
1 |
| PH 103 |
Philosophy of Argumentation |
3 |
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| Distribution Electives: Communication majors must take 15 credits from the following courses. At least 6 credits must come from 300+-level courses. |
| BU 353 |
Marketing |
3 |
| BU 393 |
Human Resources Management |
3 |
| BU 412 |
Communication in Organizations |
3 |
| BU 473 |
Survey of Leadership Theories |
3 |
| CS 293W |
Web Site Planning |
3 |
| CS 3023 |
Desktop Publishing |
3 |
| CT 111 |
College Newspaper Staff |
1 |
| CT 200(x) |
Variable Topics |
3 |
| CT 253 |
Field Experience I |
3 |
| CT 300(x) |
Variable Topics |
3 |
| CT 307 |
Introduction to Mass Communication |
3 |
| CT 311 |
College Newspaper Editor |
1 |
| CT 347 |
Mass Communication: Society and Film |
3 |
| CT 363 |
Gender and Communication |
3 |
| CT 443 |
Persuasion and Social Influence |
3 |
| CT 453 |
Speechwriting |
3 |
| CT 4003 |
Internship |
3 |
| HMS 243 |
Interviewing Skills |
3 |
| PS 343 |
Social Psychology |
3 |
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and other electives historically applied to the communication field, as determined by program director. |
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General Education Requirements (44 cr):
Foundational Series—19 credits
- Communication Skills (9 cr)
- EN 113/EN 114 College Composition I (3 cr)
- EN 133: College Composition II (3 cr)
- CT 233: Communication Skills I: Interpersonal Communication (3 cr)
- Critical Inquiry and Informational Literacy (3 cr)
- GE 150: Critical Inquiry and Informational Literacy (3 cr)
- Science and Quantitative Reasoning (7 cr)
- MA 153: College Algebra (3 cr)
- Natural Science Lecture + Laboratory (4 cr)
Intellect and Inquiry Series—15 credits
- Art, Language, and Literature (6 cr)
- Inquiry and Intellectual Judgment (3-6 cr)
- Social Responsibility and Civic Engagement (3-6 cr)
Lantern Series—10 credits
- Theological and Ethical Education (6 cr)
- RS 123: The Christian Tradition (3 cr)
- RS 293: Christian Ethics (3 cr)
- Presentation Legacy (2 cr)
- GE 426: Presentation Leadership and Legacy (2 cr)
- Personal Health and Wellbeing (1 cr)
- GE 148: Personal Health and Wellbeing (1 cr)
- College Experience (1 cr)
- GE 111: The College Experience (1 cr)
Electives (32 cr)