2015-2016 Academic Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2015-2016 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Communications B.A.


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The communications major at Friends University is an interdisciplinary program focusing on: journalism/public relations, media studies and publications. The unique combination of these three disciplines within the curriculum, together with work experience through special problems courses and on- or off-campus internships, allows students to focus their studies on journalism/public relations, media studies, publications or all three.

EMPLOYMENT

The publications emphasis seeks to prepare students for entry-level positions in the print and electronic publishing environment. The media studies emphasis seeks to prepares students for entry-level positions in television and film production environments. The journalism emphasis seeks to prepare students for careers in print or electronic media, graphic arts, and public relations.

DEGREE AWARDED

Bachelor of Arts

CONTACT

Karen Scroggins
Publications Emphasis
316-295-5913
scroggins@friends.edu

Kurt Priebe
Media Emphasis
316-295-5601
priebek@friends.edu

 

General Education Requirements:



In addition to the core and emphasis requirements listed below, a communications major must take PHIL 180 Ethics as their religion and philosophy perspectives requirement.

Choose one from the following: 3 credit hours


Choose one Area of Concentration: 24 credit hours


Total Major Requirements: 57.5 credit hours


Total Degree Requirements: 124 credit hours


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