Communication, B.A.

Communication is central to the way humans bear the image of God. In development of this important capacity, we seek to develop the rhetorical abilities off all Bethel students and to equip its majors to serve in the fields of journalism, public relations, and careers in broadcasting and media communication, as well as to prepare for graduate studies.

Program Requirements

Bethel Core

BIBL 215Old Testament Literature

3

BIBL 216New Testament Literature

3

COMM 171Speech Communication

3

ENGL 101Written Communication II

3

ENGL 102Written Communication III

3

PSYC 182General Psychology

3

SOC 151Principles of Sociology

3

Art/Drama/Music

3

MATH College Level Mathematics

3

HIST History Elective

3

LIT Literature

3

 

Foreign Language (two semesters)

6

OR

1 semester at 200 (Intermediate) level

3

 

Science with Lab

4

PHIL 250Introduction to Philosophy

3

PHIL 452Senior Experience

1

THEO 110Exploring the Christian Faith

3

KINE 252Fitness/Wellness

1

 

KINE 117On the Ball Training

1

OR

KINE 124Aerobics

1

OR

KINE 128Physical Fitness

1

OR

KINE 135Weight Training

1

Total Credit Hours:49-52

Major

COMM 105Foundations of Communication

3

COMM 251Public Relations

3

COMM 253Bethel Prime Time

3

COMM 272Interpersonal Communication

3

 

COMM 210Media Writing

3

OR

COMM 308Advanced Public Speaking

3

 

COMM 276/BADM 327Introduction to Advertising

3

OR

COMM 375Persuasion

3

 

COMM 345Social Media

3

COMM 352Intercultural Communication

3

COMM 371Media & Society

3

 

COMM 285Practicum in Student Media

1-6

OR

COMM 476Internship in Communication

1-6

 

COMM 385Special Topics in Rhetoric

2-3

COMM 450/ENGL 450Portfolio Completion in Communication

2

COMM 355Communication Theory & Research

3

Total Credit Hours:40

COMM 285, COMM 476: Hours may be any combination of 285 and/or 476. May be repeated for up to 12 total credits.

Electives

Electives needed to complete degree

Total Credit Hours:28-31

Total Credit Hours: 120