Mission Statement
The School of Communications serves to develop students into highly effective storytellers who apply skills and techniques to a diverse world, leveraging their talents and experiences in modern and innovative ways to shine a light of positive Christian influence in the world.
Additional Information on Communications Majors
A student majoring in Communications must complete 49 semester hours as described below. The curriculum consists of the Communications Core plus a Communications major.
The majors are:
- Broadcast Media – This major centers on the theoretical and practical use of audio and video in broadcast, internet, and corporate environments.
- Communications Studies – This major allows a generalist approach to communications where students can tailor the major to their own interests.
- Public Relations – This major involves theoretical and applied public relations with additional studies in media and business communication.
- Journalism – This major provides theoretical and applied training for students seeking careers in both print and online Journalism.
The program is augmented by audio and video laboratories, which are the foundational training center for Broadcast Media and serve a support role for Communications Studies and Public Relations.
In addition, if taking two Fine Arts class in the general education requirements section, students must choose one from a Fine Arts area other than Communications.
Sports Journalism Minor
The sports journalism minor is for students interested in the delivery of sports information. The platforms may include sports broadcast or web-based sports programs, sports information director for an athletic program–university or high school or with a professional sports organization. The minor provides experiences in on-camera/microphone work and in writing for broadcast, print and web outlets.
Programs of Study
Specific course requirements can be found on the corresponding program page.
Majors
- Broadcast Media, BA
- Broadcast Media, BPS
- Broadcast Media, BS
- Communications Studies, BA
- Communications Studies, BPS
- Communications Studies, BS
- Journalism, BA
- Journalism, BPS
- Journalism, BS
- Public Relations, BA
- Public Relations, BPS
- Public Relations, BS
Minors
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