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 215 | Old Testament Literature | 3 |
| BIBL 216 | New Testament Literature | 3 |
| COMM 171 | Speech Communication | 3 |
| ENGL 101 | Written Communication II | 3 |
| ENGL 102 | Written Communication III | 3 |
| | Foreign Language (one semester) | 3 |
| MATH | College Level Mathematics | 3 |
| PSYC 182 | General Psychology | 3 |
| PHIL 250 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| SOC 151 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
| THEO 110 | Exploring the Christian Faith | 3 |
| | | |
| | Choose two of three options for a total of 6 hours: | 6 |
| FA/THTR/ART/Music | Elective(s) | 3 |
| HIST | History Elective | 3 |
| LIT | Literature Elective | 3 |
| | | |
| | Choose three credits from the following: | 3 |
| BIOL 115 | Human Biology | 3 |
| | OR | |
| NS 110 | Environmental Science | 3 |
| | OR | |
| NS 291 | Physical World | 3 |
| | OR | |
| | Any BIOL,CHEM, PHYS | 3-4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 42 |
Major
COMM 285, COMM 476: Hours may be any combination of 285 and/or 476. The requirement is 6 total credits. However, the courses may be repeated for up to 12 total credits.
Electives
Electives needed to complete degree
Total Credit Hours: 120