Bachelor of Arts in Communication
Description
The Bachelor of Arts in Communication degree is a postsecondary professional degree designed to equip students to be effective communicators, leaders, and ethical advocates in today's workplace. This program allows students to focus on communicating effectively in a global, networked, digital environment or on spoken communication, growing their skills to write and deliver impactful messages. Strong communication skills online and in the workplace translates to professional success.
Completion Requirements
To qualify for graduation from Mid-America College, each student seeking a Bachelor of Arts in Communication degree must satisfy the general requirements for graduation as set forth in the Catalog.
General Education Requirements
Students seeking the Bachelor of Arts in Communication are required to complete a minimum of 33 semester hours of general education courses that includes courses in each of the following three areas: the humanities or fine arts, the social or behavioral sciences, and the natural sciences or mathematics.
General education courses may be transferred from another postsecondary institution or they may be completed within the required course structure of the Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Counseling degree.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Humanities or Fine Arts | ||
| EN 4900 | Introduction to Research and Writing | 3 |
| EN 4914 | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| WH 4961 | World History 1 | 3 |
| WH 4962 | World History 2 | 3 |
| MU 4701 | Music Appreciation | 3 |
| Social or Behavioral Sciences | ||
| CM 4484 | Introduction to Christian Ministries | 3 |
| PH 3901 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| PM 4270 | Leadership Development | 3 |
| Natural Sciences or Mathematics | ||
| SC 4981 | Introduction to Biology | 3 |
| CS 4950 | Introduction to Computing | 3 |
| MA 4971 | Applied Mathematics | 3 |
| Total Hours | 33 | |
General Education Goals
The goals of the general education core are to help the student acquire broad-based knowledge in the areas of:
- Humanities or Fine Arts: To evaluate and critique the influence of artistic techniques and expression on culture and society.
- Social or Behavioral Sciences: To identify and analyze data, perspectives, trends, concepts, or issues pertaining to human social function and experience.
- Natural Sciences or Mathematics: To examine issues related to the natural sciences from an evidence-based perspective and use in applied contexts.
Required Courses
Course Requirements
Each student pursuing the Bachelor of Arts in Communication degree must complete the 120 semester hours of courses specified in the following table.
Minor Concentrations
The Bachelor of Arts in Communication degree contains a minor component. Students choose a minor concentration of study to complement their major studies. The minor concentrations are biblical counseling, business administration, Christian studies, and organizational leadership.
| First Year | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| OT 2101 & OT 2102 | Old Testament Survey 1 and Old Testament Survey 2 | 6 |
| PH 3901 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| MU 4701 | Music Appreciation | 3 |
| EN 4900 | Introduction to Research and Writing | 3 |
| EN 4914 | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| CS 4950 | Introduction to Computing | 3 |
| MA 4971 | Applied Mathematics | 3 |
| WH 4961 & WH 4962 | World History 1 and World History 2 | 6 |
| Hours | 30 | |
| Second Year | ||
| NT 2601 & NT 2602 | New Testament Survey 1 and New Testament Survey 2 | 6 |
| Language 1, 2* | 6 | |
| CH 3001 | The History of Christianity | 3 |
| EV 3200 | Personal Evangelism | 3 |
| TH 3701 | Basic Biblical Doctrines | 3 |
| PM 4270 | Leadership Development | 3 |
| CM 4484 | Introduction to Christian Ministries | 3 |
| SC 4981 | Introduction to Biology | 3 |
| Hours | 30 | |
| Third Year | ||
| CO 4780 | Introduction to Communication | 3 |
| CO 4781 | Critical Thinking and Communication | 3 |
| CO 4782 | Writing for Public Relations | 3 |
| CO 4783 | Event Planning and Donor Relations | 3 |
| CO 4784 | Organizational Communication | 3 |
| CO 4785 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| Minor 1 | 3 | |
| Minor 2 | 3 | |
| Minor 3 | 3 | |
| Minor 4 | 3 | |
| Hours | 30 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| CO 4786 | Media in Society | 3 |
| CO 4787 | Public Speaking and Presentation Skills | 3 |
| CO 4788 | Advanced Speaking and Presentation Skills | 3 |
| CO 4789 | Communication Ethics | 3 |
| CO 4790 | Rhetoric and Argumentation | 3 |
| CO 4791 | Conflict Analysis and Resolution | 3 |
| Minor 5 | 3 | |
| Minor 6 | 3 | |
| Minor 7 | 3 | |
| Minor 8 | 3 | |
| Hours | 30 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
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Greek 1 & 2 (GR 2801-GR 2802), Hebrew 1 & 2 (HB 2401-HB 2402), Latin 1 & 2 (LA 4923-LA 4924 ), or Spanish 1 & 2 (SP 4921-SP 4922)