Communication

Communication Core Courses

• C211 Introduction to Mass Communication (3)
• C371 Interpersonal Communication (3)
• C472 Rhetorical Criticism (3)
• Any print media writing course (3)
• Either of the following
  • C382 Persuasion (3)
  • C481 Argumentation and Debate (3)

Total units required for core courses: 15

General Emphasis in Communication

Communication core courses: 15
Elective Communication courses: 24
Total units required for major: 39

Electronic Media Emphasis Courses

Units from the following totaling 24:

• C130a Beginning Production Principles (2)
• C130b Advanced Production Principles (2)
• C201 Sound Engineering I (3)
• C202 Film History I (3)
• C208 Sound Engineering II (3)
• C221 Moving Image Criticism (3)
• C231 Digital Video Editing I (3)
• C232 Digital Video Editing II (3)
• C251 The Scene (3)
• C301 Semiotics: Theories of Visual Montage (3)
• C305 Flash Animation (3)
• C306 Web Design (3)
• C311 Video Production I (3)
• C312 Video Production II (3)
• C321 Screenwriting I (3)
• C328 Screenwriting II (3)
• C329 Film History II (3)
• C367 Introduction to 3D Graphics & Animation - Maya (3)
• C373 Graphic Design I (3)
• C394 Introduction to Computer Visual Effects (VFX) (3)
• C401 Directing I (3)
• C402 Directing II (3)
• C404 Graphic Design II (3)
• C408 Portfolio (3)
• C418 Art of the Comedy (3)
• C422 3D Production (3)
• C426 Introduction to Computer Graphics - Photoshop (3)
• C428 Motion Graphics (3)
• C430 Honors Internship (1-6)
• C436 Christianity and Film (3)
• C467 Advanced 3D Graphics & Animation - Maya (3)
• C480 Digital Photography (3)
• C499 Directed Studies in Communication (1-3)

Electronic Media Emphasis Courses: 24
Total units required: 39

Print Media Emphasis Courses

Units from the following totaling 24:

• C234 Travel Writing (3)
• C254 Journal and Autobiog. Writing (3)
• C264 Women Writers (3)
• C344 Article Writing (3)
• C351 Creative Writing (3)
• C352 Editing (3)
• C362 Writing Essays, Editorials and Columns (3)
• C368 Fundamentals of Advertising Copywriting (3)
• C430 Honors Internship (1-6)
• C441 Poetry Writing (3)
• C459 Novel Writing (3)
• C461 Journalism (3)
• C468 Promotional and Advertising Writing (3)
• C471 Writing for Publication (3)
• C499 Directed Studies in Communication (1-3)

Print Media Emphasis Courses: 24
Total units required: 39

Speech Communication Emphasis Courses

Units from the following totaling 24:

• C284 Group Dynamics (3)
• C336 Political Communication (3)
• C381 Beginning Public Relations (3)
• C382 Persuasion (3)
• C383 Family Communication (3)
• C384 Nonverbal Communication (3)
• C388 Communication and Social Movements (3)
• C391 Intercultural Communication (3)
• C392 Advanced Public Relations (3)
• C430 Honors Internship (1-6)
• C478 Classical to Contemp. Rhet. Theory (3)
• C481 Argumentation and Debate (3)
• C484 Organizational Communication (3)
• C488 Rhetoric of Religion (3)
• C498 Communication Theories (3)
• C499 Directed Studies in Communication (1-3)

Also Acceptable

• BUS350 Marketing Fundamentals (3)
• MGT310 Management Theory (3)
• MGT330 Business Communications (3)
• MGT348 Introduction to International Business (3)
• MGT351 Human Resource Management (3)
• MIS320 IS Applications (3)

Speech Communication Emphasis Courses: 24
Total units required: 39

Minor in Communication

Available for students who are completing a major in another department at The Master's College. The minor in Communication includes the three required courses listed below, plus three electives chosen from the Communication department course offerings:

• C211 Intro. to Mass Communication (3)
• C371 Interpersonal Communication (3)
• Any Print Media Writing Course (3)
• Electives in Communication (9)

Total units required for minor: 18