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Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies Louisiana Christian University
Introduction
No matter what profession you pursue—ministry, marketing, medicine—communication is key to your success. Communication studies works as both a major field of study but also a minor that complements other fields, as well. This major focuses on how people communicate in society and trains you to ensure successful communication no matter the role you play in your organization. It is also a good degree for those pursuing graduate studies, as it has much focus on theory.
Curriculum
Central Curriculum
- CC 100 College Connection I 0.5 hr
- CC 102 College Connection II 0.5 hr
- CA 150 Modern Communication 3 hrs
- EN 101 Composition I 3 hrs
- EN 102 Composition II 3 hrs
- EN 200 Literary Perspectives: Survey of British Literature 3 hrs or
- EN 201 Literary Perspectives: Survey of American Literature 3 hrs
- HP 100 Personal Fitness 1 hr
- Health and Physical Education Activity (Choose any HP course numbered 101-120, HP 195, or HP 196) 1 hr
- HI 104 Western Heritage 3 hrs
- HI 105 American Heritage 3 hrs
- CJ/HI/PS 225 American Government and Politics 3 hrs
- RL 105 Survey of the Bible 3 hrs
- RL 106 Interpreting the Bible 3 hrs
- RL 305 Christian Worldview 3 hrs
- Spiritual and Cultural Enrichment CR (Every semester of full-time registration)
Fine Arts
- (Choose one of the following)
- AR 200 Art Appreciation 3 hrs
- CM 250 Cinema Appreciation 3 hrs
- MU 200 Music Appreciation 3 hrs
- TH 200 Theatre Appreciation 3 hrs
Total: 3 hrs
Mathematics
(Choose one of the following)
- MA 101 Math for Liberal Arts 3 hrs
- MA 111 College Algebra 3 hrs
- MA 115 Precalculus 3 hrs
Total: 3 hrs
Natural Sciences Lecture and Lab
Must choose ES 103 for either the 3-hour Natural Sciences lecture requirement or with ES 104 lab to satisfy the 4-hour Natural Sciences lecture and lab requirement. If using ES 103 for the 3-hour Natural Sciences lecture requirement, choose one of the following related lecture and lab courses.
- BI 101 Introduction to Biology 3 hrs
- BI 102 Introduction to Biology Lab 1 hr
- CH 131 Chemical Principles for Allied Health / Nursing 3 hrs
- CH 132 Chemical Principles for Allied Health / Nursing Lab 1 hr
- ES 205 Introduction to Astronomy 3 hrs
- ES 206 Astronomy Lab 1 hr
- ES 220 Introduction to Meteorology 3 hrs
- ES 221 Meteorology Lab 1 hr
Total: 4 hrs
Natural Sciences Lecture
Must choose ES 103 for either the 3-hour Natural Sciences lecture requirement or with ES 104 lab to satisfy the 4-hour Natural Sciences lecture and lab requirement. If using ES 103 and ES 104 for the 4-hour lecture and lab requirement, choose one of the following courses.
- BI 101 Introduction to Biology 3 hrs
- CH 131 Chemical Principles for Allied Health / Nursing 3 hrs
- ES 205 Introduction to Astronomy 3 hrs
- ES 220 Introduction to Meteorology 3 hrs
- MA 101 Math for Liberal Arts 3 hrs
- MA 111 College Algebra 3 hrs
- MA 115 Precalculus 3 hrs
Total: 3 hrs
Social Science
(Choose one of the following)
- EC 221 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 hrs
- EC 222 Principles of Microeconomics 3 hrs
- GE 201 World Geography 3 hrs
- PY 220 Introduction to Psychology 3 hrs
- CJ/PY/SW 223 Social Problems 3 hrs
Total: 3 hrs
Foreign Language
(Choose one of the following)
- FR 101 Elementary French I 3 hrs
- SP 101 Elementary Spanish I 3 hrs
- GK 223 Elementary Greek I 3 hrs
- HE 223 Elementary Hebrew I 3 hrs
Total: 3 hrs
Total: 52 hrs
Communication Division Core:
- CM 100 Introduction to Mass Communication 3 hrs
- CM 216 Introduction to Design Software 3 hrs
- CM 421 Media Law and Ethics 3 hrs
- CA 460 Communication Capstone 3 hrs
- JN 201 Beginning Newswriting 3 hrs
- MP 101 Survey of Media Technology 3 hrs
- PR 368 Public Relations 3 hrs
Total: 21 hrs
Communication Studies Electives:
(Choose 27 hours of the following)
- CA 115 Forensics 1 hr (may be taken 4 times.)
- CA 212 Business and Organizational Communication 3 hrs
- CA 214 Interpersonal Communication 3 hrs
- CA 301 Nonverbal Communication 3 hrs
- CA 313 Media Persuasion 3 hrs
- CA 315 Forensics 1 hr (may be taken 4 times.)
- CA 320 Leadership Communication 3 hrs
- CA 325 Small Group Communication 3 hrs
- CA 330 Political Communication 3 hrs
- CA 400 Communication Theory 3 hrs
- CA 415 Crisis Communication 3 hrs
- CM 450 Seminar 3 hrs
Total: 27 hrs
Free Electives:
(12 hours must be upper level)
Total: 23 hrs
Total Degree Requirements: 123 hrs