Communication Minor – 20 cr
Required courses:
COM1005, 2107, 3106, 3107, 4105; workshops – two enrollments selected from BEM, CMC, COM, JOU, SPE, THE courses numbered 1625, 2625 – 2627, 3625, 3629, 4625 – 4627. Remaining credits to be selected from courses with COM prefix.
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.
Lipscomb Summer Scholars is a 10-day residential academic program that emphasizes experiential learning and includes visits to Nashville area attractions and activities. Summer Scholars is open to all rising seniors (class of 2010) who have scores on the ACT >= 24 or SAT >= 1090.
Summer Scholars get a head start on their college career by earning three hours of college credit and by experiencing a slice of college life before heading off to their full college experience as a freshman. Students can select from five college-level courses. When students are not in academic classes, they will experience a variety of planned activities designed to entertain and educate. Social networking and free time are built in so students can get to know their fellow scholars.
Students can choose from the following academic course areas:
Business: Minding Your Own Business
Sustainability: Going Green!
History: Racing to a Blood Bath – The Question of Race and the Coming of Total War
Law and Conflict Management: Getting From “At Odds” to “At Peace”
Humanities: Christianity and Culture – Nashville City as Text
The tuition for a three credit hour course is $2,070. However, all students accepted into the Lipscomb Summer Scholars program receive a Summer Scholarship of $2,070. This scholarship lowers the cost for the Lipscomb Summer Scholars to a program fee of $750 per student which covers lodging, meals and event costs. A deposit of $250 will hold your reservation in the program. The remaining $500 will be due by July 1, 2009.
Enrollment continues until courses are filled. Some courses will fill quickly so enroll early! All enrollments must be completed by June 15, 2009.