Communication: Communication Studies (BA/BS)
This program is designed to enable the student to develop the skills necessary for effective communication in a technological world and gain a sound background in the major area of communication theory.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
courses | credit hours (ba) | credit hours (bS) |
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Developing A Christian Mind | 3 | 3 |
English | 12 | 9 |
ENGL 1301 - Composition and Rhetoric I ENGL 1302 - Composition and Rhetoric II | ||
ENGL 2301 - World Literature I and/or ENGL 2302 - World Literature II | ||
Fine Arts | 3 | 3 |
Foreign Language | 14* | 0 |
Foundations for Excellence | 1 | 1 |
FOUN 1101 - Foundations for Excellence is required of all first-year and transfer 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.) | ||
History | 6 | 6 |
Choose two: HIST 1301 - U.S. History to 1865 HIST 1302 - U.S. History Since 1865 HIST 2301 - World Civilization I HIST 2302 - World Civilization II | ||
Kinesiology | 2 | 2 |
KNES 1101 - Fitness for Living 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. | ||
Mathematics | 3 | 3 |
(BA) Choose one: MATH 1301 - Math for Liberal Arts MATH 1303 - College Algebra MATH 1307 - Finite Math for Business Analysis MATH 1405 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry I
Choose one: MATH 1303 - College Algebra MATH 1307 - Finite Math for Business Analysis MATH 1405 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | ||
Natural Science (1000 or 2000 level courses only) | 4 | 15 |
One laboratory science (BA) or 15 credit hours of laboratory science (BS) selected from two or more areas of Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geology, Physical Science, or Physics. | ||
Religion | 9 | 9 |
Social Science (1000 or 2000 level courses only) | 6 | 6 |
POLS 2301 - American National Government and an additional three credit hours may be selected from Economics, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, or Sociology. | ||
TOTAL GENERAL STUDIES HOURS | 63 | 57 |
Communication Studies Major: | 36 | 36 |
Complete the following 10 courses for 30 credit hours: COMA 1302 - Speech and Interpersonal Communication COMA 2302 - Voice and Articulation COMA 3301 - Nonverbal Communication COMA 3302 - Argumentation and Debate COMA 3303 - Small Group Communication COMA 3308 - Persuasive Communication COMA 3350 - Social Media COMA 4319 - Communication Styles: A Key to Business Success COMA 4322 - Leadership Communication (S-L) COMA 4323 - Communication Theory Specialization Electives: Complete one upper-level (3000 or 400-level) and one lower (1000 or 2000-level) or upper-level (3000 or 4000-level) electives from the Specialization list. COMA 2304 - Introduction to Broadcast/Digital Media COMA 2314 - Photography I COMA 2318 - Basic Digital Design COMA 2330 - Introduction to Public Relations COMA 2331 - Introduction to Church Media COMA 3304 - Writing Across Media COMA 3307 - Film and Electronic Cinematography COMA 3309 - Oral Interpretation COMA 3313 - Advanced Public Speaking COMA 3314 - Photography II COMA 3316 - Media Graphics COMA 3317 - Contemporary Advertising COMA 3318 - Web Design COMA 3319 - Visual Communication COMA 3321 - Graphic Design I COMA 3322 - Graphic Design II COMA 3332 - Church Media Leadership COMA 3334 - Presentations-Church Media COMA 4301 - Readers Theater (S-L) COMA 4310 - Internship in Communication COMA 4315 - Political Communication COMA 4316 - Management and Communication in Film COMA 4318 - History of Graphic Design I COMA 4321 - Advertising Design (S-L) COMA 4325 - Communication in the Digital Age COMA 4330 - Special Topics in Communication COMA 4345 - Public Relations in the Real World (S-L) COMA 4365 - Practicum in Cross-Cultural Communication COMA 4380 - The Arts and the Creative Process HOST 4341 - Event and Wedding Management | ||
Electives | ||
Upper-Level Lower or Upper-Level | 9 12 | 9 18 |
A minor is recommended. | ||
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED | 120 | 120 |
A 120-credit-hour minimum for a bachelor’s degree is required, including 36 upper-level credit hours.
At least 12 credit hours in the major program must be completed at Dallas Baptist University, including nine upper-level course hours.
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.
ACCELERATED DEGREES AVAILABLE
DBU also offers Accelerated Bachelor’s and Master’s degree program(s) for this degree available for qualifying undergraduate students. Refer to Accelerated Bachelor's and Master's Degree Program Requirements for additional information.
BA/BS in Communication: Communication Studies/MA in Communication
Refer to individual course descriptions for course requisites.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
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