Major in Communication at Northwestern College
Communication Major – Bachelor of Arts
The Communication Studies major is designed to prepare students for careers in communication consulting and analysis, speech writing, sales, or organizational administration, as well as further graduate education in the areas of law, higher education, and ministry. The major combines practical skill development with breadth of study in the discipline of communication. The degree is granted upon completion of 125 credits as specified on page 42 of the catalog (40 credits must be in 3000- or 4000-level courses).
Communication Core 18 – 19 cr
COM1005 Introduction to Communication Studies 2
COM2107 Communication Theory 4
COM3106 Communication in Groups and Organizations (OCE) 4
COM3107 Intercultural Communication 4
COM3835 Communication Careers Seminar 0 – 1
COM4105 Mass Media and Society (WCE) 4
Communication Studies Required Courses: 16 – 19 cr
COM3105 Gender and Family Communication 4
COM4207 Global Communication and International Relations 4
COM4308 Communication Research Methods 4
SPE3175 Persuasion or 4
SPE3176 Advanced Public Speaking and Speech Writing
Workshops: 0-3
Five enrollments selected from BEM, CMC, JOU, SPE, THE courses numbered 1625, 2625-2627, 2629, 4625-4627. A maximum of three workshop credits may be applied to the major.
Courses selected from the following 10 – 13 cr
COM4805 Special Topics in Communication is recommended
Choose from upper level courses with BEM, CMC, COM, JOU, PRL, SPE, THE prefix. Other courses may be applied with approval of department chairperson.
Foreign Language 0 – 8 cr
Must achieve second semester of first-year language sequence or higher. See pages 40 and 41 of the catalog.
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