Communication Arts Major
The curricular goals and objectives of the Communication Arts major were developed using as a template goals and objectives formulated as a result of the Hope College Conference (July 2000), which convened specifically to articulate an ideal undergraduate communication studies curriculum. The Hope College Conference asserts that “an undergraduate degree in communication should educate individuals to be capable of assessing situations and crafting appropriate communicative response to interact effectively with diverse others and to participate as socially responsible members of their increasingly mediated and complex communities." The Judson University program adds to that the lens of biblically-based values and precepts.
Important Notes
- 40% of major requirements must be completed at Judson.
- 40% of major requirements must be upper division.
- Students must also choose a concentration area; concentrations and minors cannot be earned in the same subject.
Gen Eds Required by Major
- DCW301 Reflecting on the Conversation (1 c.h.) Reflecting on the Conversation (fulfills Gen Ed GEN301 Requirement)
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | ||
| DCW101 | Introduction to the Community of Worship Performers | 0.5 |
| DCW301 | Reflecting on the Conversation | 1 |
| COM220 | Intro to Study of Communication | 3 |
| COM311 | Language and Society | 3 |
| COM314 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| COM442 | Communication Theory/Application | 3 |
| COM495 | Communication Arts Internship | 3 |
| COM499 | Senior Research Project | 3 |
| Advanced Literature Electives | ||
| Select one from the following: | 3 | |
| Advanced Essay Writing | ||
| Non-Fiction Prose | ||
| Media Writing | ||
| Music History | ||
| MUS280 | The History of Rock, Pop & Soul:1927-1969 | 3 |
| or MUS281 | The History of Rock, Pop & Soul:1970-Present | |
| Communication Arts | ||
| COM293 | Communication Arts Conference 1 | 1 |
| Speech Requirements | ||
| SPC322 | Group Discussion | 3 |
| Select one from the following: | 3 | |
| Persuasion | ||
| Advanced Public Speaking | ||
| Storytelling | ||
| Speaking the Faith | ||
| Total Hours | 32.5 | |
- 1
Students should register for COM293 Communication Arts Conference (0-1 c.h.) every semester they attend Judson. Registration is for 0 credits except for the student's final semester, when it must be taken for 1 credit hour.
Communication Studies Concentration
Important Notes:
- Courses may not duplicate with the major requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Writing | ||
| Select one from the following: | 3 | |
| Advanced Essay Writing | ||
| Non-Fiction Prose | ||
| Media Writing | ||
| Advanced Literature | ||
| Select one from the following: | 3 | |
| World Classics: European | ||
| Hero and Anti-Hero | ||
| Man and Woman | ||
| Prophetic Comedy | ||
| World Classics: Non-Western | ||
| Plays That Shaped Western World | ||
| Poetry | ||
| The Novel | ||
| Literature and Spirituality | ||
| Nature Literature | ||
| Faith and Doubt | ||
| Suffering and Hope | ||
| Music Option | ||
| Select one from the following: | 3 | |
| The History of Rock, Pop & Soul:1927-1969 | ||
or MUS281 | The History of Rock, Pop & Soul:1970-Present | |
| Public Speaking | ||
| SPC220 | Oral Interpretation/Literature | 3 |
| Select one from the following: | 3 | |
| Persuasion | ||
| Group Discussion | ||
| Advanced Public Speaking | ||
| Storytelling | ||
| Speaking the Faith | ||
| Total Hours | 15 | |
Media Studies Concentration
Important Notes:
- Courses may not duplicate with the major requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Media Core | ||
| BUS443 | Public Relations | 3 |
| DES331 | Web Design I | 3 |
| ENG240 | Media Writing | 3 |
| ESS352 | Sports Marketing | 3 |
| MUS280 | The History of Rock, Pop & Soul:1927-1969 | 3 |
| or MUS281 | The History of Rock, Pop & Soul:1970-Present | |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
Writing Concentration
Important Notes:
- Courses may not duplicate with the major requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Writing Core | ||
| COM150 | Intro to Sport Broadcast/Info | 3 |
| ENG210 | Advanced Essay Writing | 3 |
| or ENG211 | Non-Fiction Prose | |
| ENG240 | Media Writing | 3 |
| ENG357 | Creative Writing | 3 |
| SPC325 | Storytelling | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
Public Speaking Concentration
Important Notes:
- Courses may not duplicate with the major requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Public Speaking Core | ||
| SPC220 | Oral Interpretation/Literature | 3 |
| SPC221 | Speech Tech for Broadcast Media | 3 |
| SPC321 | Persuasion | 3 |
| SPC325 | Storytelling | 3 |
| SPC330 | Speaking the Faith | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
Literature Concentration
Important Notes:
- Courses may not duplicate with the major requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Literature Core | ||
| ENG262 | British Literature | 3 |
| ENG263 | American Literature | 3 |
| ENG310 | History and Structure of English | 3 |
| ENG360 | World Classics: European | 3 |
| ENG364 | World Classics: Non-Western | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies (even years) (Four-Year Plan)
Academic planning is the student's responsibility. This Graduation Plan is designed to be a guide to assist students as they plan their course selections. This is only a suggested schedule, and is not a substitute for a student's Advising Worksheet, nor the Program Requirements in the Judson University Catalog. Actual course selections should be made with the advice and approval of an academic advisor. Students should become familiar with the catalog in effect at the time at which they entered the institution. Course requirements and sequencing may vary with AP courses, transfer courses, English/math placement, or other conditions.
A full-time course load for undergraduate students is 12-18 credits per semester. Illinois residents receiving state aid should register for 15 hours per semester.
In addition to the courses below, chapel is required for all traditional full-time students (i.e., those taking 12 or more credit hours), both residents and commuters. This course counts as 1 credit towards a student's full-time status within the term, but does not earn credits towards graduation.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | |
| BST110 | Intro to the Christian Bible | 3 |
| ENG101 | Expository Writing | 3 |
| GEN101 or ESS101 |
Questions of Life: Entering the Judson Conversation 1 or Wellness |
1 |
| Physical Activity course | 1 | |
| SPC120 | Foundations of Speech | 3 |
| DCW101 | Introduction to the Community of Worship Performers | 0.5 |
| COM220 | Intro to Study of Communication | 3 |
| COM293 | Communication Arts Conference 2 | 0 |
| Hours | 14.5 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Math based on ACT/SAT placement | 3 | |
| ENG102 | Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
| PSY111 or SOC151 |
Introduction to Psychology or Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
| COM293 | Communication Arts Conference 2 | 0 |
| Any Electives | 6 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| THS110 | Christian Faith: Understanding and Application | 3 |
| HIS261 | History of Civilization I | 3 |
| MUS281 | The History of Rock, Pop & Soul:1970-Present | 3 |
| COM293 | Communication Arts Conference 2 | 0 |
| Concentration Course 3 | 6 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Gen Ed Visual and Performing Arts Elective | 3 | |
| HIS262 | History of Civilization II | 3 |
| COM293 | Communication Arts Conference 2 | 0 |
| COM311 | Language and Society | 3 |
| Advanced Writing Option 4 | 3 | |
| Any Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| ENG380 Literature, Community, and Human Flourishing | 3 | |
| SPC322 | Group Discussion | 3 |
| COM293 | Communication Arts Conference 2 | 0 |
| COM314 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| Concentration Course 3 | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Gen Ed Biblical Studies Elective | 3 | |
| Gen Ed Science w/Lab | 4 | |
| DCW301 | Reflecting on the Conversation 5 | 1 |
| COM293 | Communication Arts Conference 2 | 0 |
| Any Electives | 6 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| Advanced Lit Elective 4 | 3 | |
| COM495 | Communication Arts Internship | 3 |
| COM293 | Communication Arts Conference 2 | 0 |
| Any Electives | 9 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| GEN401 | The Good Life: Continuing the Conversation | 3 |
| COM293 | Communication Arts Conference 2 | 1 |
| COM442 | Communication Theory/Application | 3 |
| COM499 | Senior Research Project 6 | 3 |
| Concentration Course 3 | 3 | |
| Any Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Total Hours | 116.5 | |
- 1
First-time students (those entering college directly from high school) should take GEN101; transfer students should take ESS101
- 2
Students should register for COM293 every semester they attend Judson. Registration is for 0 credits except for the student's final semester, when it must be taken for 1 credit hour.
- 3
see concentration audit
- 4
see major audit
- 5
GEN301 equivalent
- 6
Senior Research can be taken in the fall or spring of the student's senior year.
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies (odd years) (Four-Year Plan)
Academic planning is the student's responsibility. This Graduation Plan is designed to be a guide to assist students as they plan their course selections. This is only a suggested schedule, and is not a substitute for a student's Advising Worksheet, nor the Program Requirements in the Judson University Catalog. Actual course selections should be made with the advice and approval of an academic advisor. Students should become familiar with the catalog in effect at the time at which they entered the institution. Course requirements and sequencing may vary with AP courses, transfer courses, English/math placement, or other conditions.
A full-time course load for undergraduate students is 12-18 credits per semester. Illinois residents receiving state aid should register for 15 hours per semester.
In addition to the courses below, chapel is required for all traditional full-time students (i.e., those taking 12 or more credit hours), both residents and commuters. This course counts as 1 credit towards a student's full-time status within the term, but does not earn credits towards graduation.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | |
| BST110 | Intro to the Christian Bible | 3 |
| ENG101 | Expository Writing (or ACT/SAT placement) | 3 |
| GEN101 or ESS101 |
Questions of Life: Entering the Judson Conversation 1 or Wellness |
1 |
| Physical Activity course | 1 | |
| SPC120 | Foundations of Speech | 3 |
| DCW101 | Introduction to the Community of Worship Performers | 0.5 |
| MUS281 | The History of Rock, Pop & Soul:1970-Present | 3 |
| COM293 | Communication Arts Conference 2 | 0 |
| Hours | 14.5 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Math based on ACT/SAT placement | 3 | |
| ENG102 | Critical Thinking and Writing (or ACT/SAT placement) | 3 |
| PSY111 or SOC151 |
Introduction to Psychology or Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
| COM293 | Communication Arts Conference 2 | 0 |
| Any Electives | 6 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| THS110 | Christian Faith: Understanding and Application | 3 |
| HIS261 | History of Civilization I | 3 |
| COM220 | Intro to Study of Communication | 3 |
| COM293 | Communication Arts Conference 2 | 0 |
| Concentration Course 3 | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Gen Ed Visual and Performing Arts Elective | 3 | |
| Gen Ed Science w/Lab | 4 | |
| HIS262 | History of Civilization II | 3 |
| COM293 | Communication Arts Conference 2 | 0 |
| Any Electives | 6 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| ENG380 Literature, Community, and Human Flourishing | 3 | |
| SPC322 | Group Discussion | 3 |
| Speech Elective 4 | 3 | |
| COM293 | Communication Arts Conference 2 | 0 |
| Concentration Courses 3 | 6 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Gen Ed Biblical Studies Elective | 3 | |
| Advanced Writing Option 4 | 3 | |
| COM293 | Communication Arts Conference 2 | 0 |
| COM311 | Language and Society | 3 |
| DCW301 | Reflecting on the Conversation 5 | 1 |
| Any Electives | 6 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| COM293 | Communication Arts Conference 2 | 0 |
| COM314 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| COM495 | Communication Arts Internship | 3 |
| Any Electives | 9 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| GEN401 | The Good Life: Continuing the Conversation | 3 |
| COM293 | Communication Arts Conference 2 | 1 |
| COM442 | Communication Theory/Application | 3 |
| COM499 | Senior Research Project 6 | 3 |
| Concentration Course 3 | 3 | |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Total Hours | 116.5 | |
- 1
First-time students (those entering college directly from high school) should take GEN101; transfer students should take ESS101
- 2
Students should register for COM293 every semester they attend Judson. Registration is for 0 credits except for the student's final semester, when it must be taken for 1 credit hour.
- 3
see concentration audit
- 4
see major audit
- 5
GEN301 equivalent
- 6
Senior Research can be taken in the Fall or Spring of the student's senior year.