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Course Requirements for a Bachelor's Degree in Communication: Communication Theory
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B.A.
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B.S.
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| Computer Science |
3 |
3 |
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COSC 1301 |
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| Developing a Christian Mind |
3 |
3 |
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DCM 2301 |
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| English |
12 |
9 |
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ENGL 1301, 1302, 2301, and/or 2302 |
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| Fine Arts |
3 |
3 |
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FINE 1306 |
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| Foreign Language |
6-14* |
0 |
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*Six hours at the 2000 level if adequate prerequisites are met. |
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| Foundations for Excellence |
0-1 |
0-1 |
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FOUN 1101 is required of all freshman and trasfer students with fewer than 15 credit hours (AP, CLEP, IB, or dual/concurrent credit earned while in high school does not count toward these 15 credit hours) |
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| History |
6 |
6 |
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HIST 1301, 1302, 2301, or 2302 |
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| Kinesiology |
0-2 |
0-2 |
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KNES 1101 and one additional activity course (KNES 1102-1122); for veterans or those 25 years of age or older prior to enrollment at DBU, KNES courses are waived. |
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| Mathematics |
3-4 |
3-4 |
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(B.A.) MATH 1301 or 1303 or 1307 or 1405
(B.S.) MATH 1303 or 1307 or 1405 |
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| Natural Science |
3-4 |
15 |
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One laboratory science (B.A.) or 15 semester hours of laboratory science (B.S.) selected from two or more areas of Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Physical Science, or Physics. |
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| Religion |
6-12 |
6-12 |
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RELI 1301, 1302, and six additional semester hours depending on semester hours transferred at time of initial enrollment. |
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| Social Sciences |
6 |
6 |
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- POLS 2301 American National Government required for all students.
- Any 3 lower level hours selected from ECON, PHIL, POLS, PSYC, or SOCI
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| Total General Studies Hours |
51-70 |
54-64 |
Communication Theory Major: |
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the following 10 courses for 30 semester hours:
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COMA
1302 Fundamentals of Speech Communication
COMA
2302Voice and Articulation
COMA
2305Interpersonal Communication
COMA
3301Nonverbal Communication
COMA
3302Public Forum Debate
COMA 3303Small Group Communication
COMA 3308 Persuasive Communication
COMA 4319Communication Styles: A Key to Business Success
COMA 4322 Leadership Communication (S-L)
COMA 4323 Communication Theory
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| Specialization
Electives: |
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| Complete
an additional 6 hours of courses in Communication, including
at least 3 hours of upper-level courses with approval of advisor.
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COMA
2261Opera
Workshop
COMA
2304Introduction
to Broadcast Communication
COMA
2314Photography
I
COMA
2317Advertising
and Visual Communications
COMA
2318Basic Digital Design (S-L)
COMA
2371Theater
Practicum
COMA
3304Broadcast
Writing
COMA
3314Photography
II
COMA
3316Media
Graphics
COMA
3318Web Design
COMA 3319Visual Communications
COMA 3321Graphic Design I
COMA 3322Graphic Design II
COMA
4301Readers
Theater
COMA
4302Introduction
to Linguistics
COMA
4305Communication
through Hymnology
COMA
4310Internship
in Communication
COMA 4315Political Communication
COMA 4318History of Graphic Design
COMA
4320Technology
in Communication
COMA 4321Advertising Design (S-L)
COMA 4330 Special Topics in Communication
COMA
4380The
Arts and the Creative Process
ENGL
3305
Advanced Written Communication (S-L)
ENGL
3307
Creative Christian Writing
MRKT
3303
Promotional Strategies
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| Electives
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20-39
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26-36
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Sufficient
to complete 126-credit-hour minimum for bachelor's degree,
including 42 upper-level semester hours. A minor is recommended.
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| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED |
126 |
126 |
Minimum GPA Required for Graduation from Dallas Baptist University
DBU requires a minimum institutional cumulative, major, and minor GPA of 2.0.
(S-L) = Course(s) with field-based service-learning component.
Minor in Communication
A minor in Communication will consist of at least 18 hours of coursework in the department, including 9 hours of upper-level courses. The student must complete COMA 1302. The general communication theory achieved in this minor will supplement many professional programs in other departments as the student builds competency in general communication.
Speech Teacher Certification
B.A./B.S. in Speech Grades 7-12 Teacher Certification (Communication Studies academic major)
Students interested in studies to teach speech in grades 7-12 should check the speech teacher certification program listed in the Dorothy M. Bush College of Education section of this catalog. For specific questions regarding the Communication Studies major, students may contact the Department of Communication.
Other Communication Majors:
Communication: Broadcast Communication
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