Communication

(Online|Arizona|Kansas City|Ottawa|Wisconsin)

The Communication major is designed to help students understand and master the concepts and methods of communication in a wide array of settings. It promotes analysis, synthesis and evaluation of communication contexts and strategies and solutions to achieve, effectively and efficiently, a desired outcome with a specific audience. Students in this major develop critical-thinking skills and an awareness of cultural, social, intergenerational, and political diversity as it relates to communication. They are encouraged to relate communication insights to their personal and professional lives as they become capable problem solvers. Students improve on their communication abilities and develop their own style, aesthetics and processes to achieve positive relationships in a variety of settings. As an integral part of the communication major, students will develop a philosophy for ethical, moral and lawful treatment of communication stakeholders. The communication major prepares graduates for a wide range of careers including public relations, marketing, advertising, mass media, technical writing, arts communication, government, business, and law.

Curriculum

Liberal Arts Studies Seminars

  • LAS 12525 First Year Seminar
  • LAS 42515 Group Problem Solving

Plus one course in each of the following Breadth Areas:

  • Creative and Performing Arts
  • Historical and Cultural Perspectives
  • Social and Behavioral Sciences
  • Mathematical and Logical Systems
  • Natural Sciences (with lab)
  • Language and Communication
  • Health and Wellness
  • Theological and Philosophical Perspectives
Major Required Courses
  • COM 30163 Interpersonal Communication
  • COM 30263 Small Group Communication
  • COM 30363 Organizational Communication
  • COM 40164 Intercultural and International Communication
  • COM 40464 Persuasive Communication
  • COM 49100 Applied Seminar in Communication (Capstone Course)

Liberal Arts Studies Courses

  • LAS 30012 Writing and Critical Thinking in the Liberal Arts OR
    • LAS 20010 College Seminar I and LAS 20020 College Seminar II
  • LAS 45012 Global Issues in the Liberal Arts (capstone)

Plus 6 credit-hours in each of the following Breadth Areas:

  • Art/Expression
  • Social/Civic
  • Science/Description
  • Value/Meaning
Major Required Courses
  • COM 30163 Interpersonal Communication
  • COM 30263 Small Group Communication
  • COM 30363 Organizational Communication
  • COM 40164 Intercultural and International Communication
  • COM 40464 Persuasive Communication
  • COM 49100 Applied Seminar in Communication (Capstone Course)

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