Mission
The Department of Humanities and Communication promotes the intellectual and personal development of all students through a platform of humanistic experiences and application of concentrated practical communication skills while preparing majors to lead, succeed, and serve in their careers and lives.
Outcomes
Students will be able to:
- Reading: Demonstrate skill in close, critical reading of a variety of texts and genres
- Writing: Possess skill in writing a variety of texts for multiple audiences and purposes
- Researching: Apply appropriate research processes, tools, and methods to demonstrate critical understanding
- Applying: Apply the skills of reading, writing, and researching to multiple professional and academic contexts
- Engaging: Engage with texts and experiences from multiple cultures and diverse perspectives
Degree Requirements
General Education Requirements - 42 hours
Communication – 9 hrs.
Humanities and Social Science – 12 hrs.
| FLM 203 | Film Appreciation | 3 |
| PSY 113 | Principles of Psychology | 3 |
| | Literature Course | 3 |
| | Social Science Elective (3) | 3 |
Mathematics and Science – 9 hrs.
| | Mathematics Elective (3) | 3 |
| | Science Elective (3) | 3 |
| | Math or Science Elective (3) | 3 |
Other – 12 hrs.
| COM 123 | History of the Media | 3 |
| COM 163 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| COM 203 | Media & Society | 3 |
| | General Education Electives (3) | 3 |
Content Requirements - 63 hours
Required
Capstone and Internship – 3 hrs.
| COM 4013 | Senior Capstone Internship in Communication | 3 |
| | Or | |
| COM 4281 | Senior Communication Project Proposal | 1 |
| | And | |
| COM 4292 | Senior Communication Project | 2 |
Free Electives – 14 hrs.
Electives are determined in conjunction with an advisor and based
COM+ Concentrations - 15 hours
Students choose one of the following professional preparation tracks.
COM+ Criminal Justice – 15 hrs.
| CRJ 103 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CRJ 133 | Criminal Justice Report Writing | 3 |
| CRJ 153 | Juvenile Justice | 3 |
| CRJ 263 | Introduction to Criminal Law & Justice | 3 |
| CRJ 273 | Criminal Procedure & Evidence | 3 |
COM+ Environment – 15 hrs.
Choose 15 hours from the list below. Angola campus only
NOTE: COM+ Environment may require pre-requisites. CE 3103 pre-requisite of CH 114 is waived for COM+ Environment students. Students should consult with their advisor.
COM+ Graphic Design – 15 hrs.
COM+ Healthcare Administration – 15 hrs.
Primarily online
| HC 213 | Healthcare Market Analysis | 3 |
| HC 313 | Professional Relationships | 3 |
| HC 323 | Technology & Clinical Systems | 3 |
| HC 433 | Applied Finance & Revenue Cycle | 3 |
| PHL 353 | Ethical Issues in Medical Care | 3 |
COM+ Information Systems – 15 hrs.
Primarily online
COM+ Leadership – 15 hrs.
Primarily online
| LDR 103 | Introduction to Organization Leadership | 3 |
| LDR 203 | Leadership Strengths & Skills | 3 |
| LDR 303 | Contemporary Leadership Theory & Practice | 3 |
| LDR 333 | Organizational Leadership Development & Change | 3 |
| LDR 403 | Creativity, Innovation, & Influence | 3 |
COM+ Sports – 15 hrs.
Angola campus only
COM+ Strategic Focus – 15 hrs.
Choose at least 15 hours in consultation with your COM major advisor. These courses must be approved by the HAC Department Chair to ensure they meet professional track requirements.