Spring 2022 Trine Course Catalog

Bachelor of Arts—Communication Major (120 hrs.)

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:

  1. Reading: Demonstrate skill in close, critical reading of a variety of texts and genres
  2. Writing: Possess skill in writing a variety of texts for multiple audiences and purposes
  3. Researching: Apply appropriate research processes, tools, and methods to demonstrate critical understanding
  4. Applying: Apply the skills of reading, writing, and researching to multiple professional and academic contexts
  5. Engaging: Engage with texts and experiences from multiple cultures and diverse perspectives

Degree Requirements

General Education Requirements - 42 hours

Communication – 9 hrs.

ENG 143College Composition

3

HUM 203Humanities Seminar

3

SP 203Effective Speaking

3

Humanities and Social Science – 12 hrs.

FLM 203Film Appreciation

3

PSY 113Principles 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 123History of the Media

3

COM 163Interpersonal Communication

3

COM 203Media & Society

3

General Education Electives (3)

3

Content Requirements - 63 hours

Required

UE 101University Experience

1

Or

UE 111Online Learning Orientation

1

 

COM 111Practices & Professions

1

COM 153Principles of Public Relations

3

COM 183Writing For The Media

3

COM 213Business Communication

3

COM 233Intercultural Communication

3

COM 243Digital Media Creation

3

COM 253Event Planning & Promotion

3

COM 263Communication Research

3

COM 293Argumentation & Debate

3

COM 301Media Practicum

1

COM 343Web Content Management

3

COM 353Public Relations Writing & Production

3

COM 363Rhetoric and Persuasion

3

COM 383Advanced Writing for the Media

3

COM 433Media Law & Ethics

3

COM 453Public Relations Planning & Campaigns

3

COM 301: taken twice

Capstone and Internship – 3 hrs.

COM 4013Senior Capstone Internship in Communication

3

Or

COM 4281Senior Communication Project Proposal

1

And

COM 4292Senior 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 103Introduction to Criminal Justice

3

CRJ 133Criminal Justice Report Writing

3

CRJ 153Juvenile Justice

3

CRJ 263Introduction to Criminal Law & Justice

3

CRJ 273Criminal Procedure & Evidence

3

COM+ Environment – 15 hrs.

Choose 15 hours from the list below. Angola campus only

BIO 124Principles of Biology II

4

BIO 214Conservation

4

BIO 334Environmental Biology

4

EAS 213/GEO 213Physical Geography

3

CE 3101Environmental Engineering Lab

1

CE 3103Environmental Engineering

3

CE 4113Environmental Remediation

3

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 303Digital Photography

3

COM 393Design Thinking

3

COM 413Corporate & Organizational Communication

3

MK 203Marketing

3

MK 373Graphic Design Fundamentals

3

COM+ Healthcare Administration – 15 hrs.

Primarily online

HC 213Healthcare Market Analysis

3

HC 313Professional Relationships

3

HC 323Technology & Clinical Systems

3

HC 433Applied Finance & Revenue Cycle

3

PHL 353Ethical Issues in Medical Care

3

COM+ Information Systems – 15 hrs.

Primarily online

CSIT 103Introduction to Information Systems

3

CSIT 123Computing Infrastructure Basics

3

CSIT 223Network Management

3

INF 263Data Management

3

INF 343Information Security

3

COM+ Leadership – 15 hrs.

Primarily online

LDR 103Introduction to Organization Leadership

3

LDR 203Leadership Strengths & Skills

3

LDR 303Contemporary Leadership Theory & Practice

3

LDR 333Organizational Leadership Development & Change

3

LDR 403Creativity, Innovation, & Influence

3

COM+ Sports – 15 hrs.

Angola campus only

EXS 103Teaching Sport Skills I

3

EXS 123Teaching Sport Skills II

3

EXS 203Risk and Sports

3

EXS 221Officiating

1

EXS 483Professional Development in Exercise Science

3

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.

Total Credit Hours: 120