Communication B.A. with a Concentration in Public Relations
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| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum Requirements | 54-52 | |
| Major Core Requirements | 25 | |
| Public Relations Concentration Requirements | 24 | |
| Electives | 19-17 | |
| Total Units | 122-118 | |
Communication Major Core Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Division | ||
| COMM-130 | Introduction to Communication | 3 |
| COMM-220 | Elements of Storytelling | 3 |
| COMM-258 | Christianity and Artistic Culture | 3 |
| COMM-273 | Visual Technology | 3 |
| COMM-290 | Intro to Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| Upper Division | ||
| COMM-413 | Preparing for Post Graduation | 1 |
| COMM-450 | Internship | 3 |
| COMM-464C | Media Criticism 1 | 3 |
| COMM-496 | Senior Project: Development/Planning 2 | 2 |
| COMM-497 | Senior Project: Implementation 2 | 1 |
| Total Units | 25 | |
| 1 | Capstone for Interpersonal/Intercultural and Public Relations Concentrations. |
| 2 | Capstone for Film & Visual Storytelling and Technology & Emerging Media Concentrations. |
Public Relations Concentration Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| COMM-333 | Small Group Leadership | 3 |
| COMM-364 | Organizational Communication | 3 |
| COMM-378 | PR: Corp Comm, Information, and Mgmt | 3 |
| COMM-380 | PR: Corp Comm, Projects, and Campaigns | 3 |
| COMM-445 | Persuasion | 3 |
| or COMM-443 | Crisis Communication | |
| Electives | ||
| Select a minimum of nine units of the following: | 9 | |
| Communication Theory and Research | ||
| Graphic Design | ||
| Creative Process-Theory and Practice | ||
| Nonverbal Communication | ||
| Social Media | ||
| Computer Mediated Communication | ||
| Professional Communication | ||
| Special Topic: | ||
| Digital Writing and Design | ||
| Principles of Marketing | ||
| Total Units | 24 | |
Disclaimer: This sample Four Year Plan is provided as a guide for the recommended sequencing of courses. Vanguard University requires that students complete a minimum of 120 units of required course work as outlined on the Requirements tab in order to receive a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science, or Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. It is the student's responsibility to confirm with the department the course rotation before enrolling in courses. If applicable, please note the footnotes at the bottom of the page for additional information related to courses listed in a particular year and term. Questions, contact the Department of Communication.
| Year 1 Term 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL-120C | Persuasive Writing | 3 |
| KINE-145C | Lifetime Fitness/Wellness Lect | 1 |
| KINE-146C | Lifetime Fitness/Well Activity | 1 |
| THEO-PLHD | Theology Core Requirement | 3 |
| COMM-130 | Introduction to Communication | 3 |
| COMM-220 | Elements of Storytelling | 3 |
| CORE-100C | Cornerstone | 1 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Year 1 Term 2 | ||
| NT-101C | New Testament Survey | 3 |
| SOC-PLCR | Social Science Core Curriculum Reqm't | 3 |
| FINA-PLCR | Fine Arts Core Curriculum Requirement | 3 |
| HSPS-PLCR | History/Political Sci Core Requirement | 3 |
| COMM-290 | Intro to Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Year 2 Term 1 | ||
| OT-201C | Old Testament Survey | 3 |
| SOC-PLCR | Social Science Core Curriculum Reqm't | 3 |
| MATH-PLCR | Math Core Req Data Or Stats | 3 |
| COMM-258 | Christianity and Artistic Culture | 3 |
| COMM-273 | Visual Technology | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Year 2 Term 2 | ||
| ENGL-220C | Researched Writing | 3 |
| HSPS-PLHD | History Political Science Placeholder | 3 |
| COMM-PLHD6 | General Electives 6 Units | 6 |
| COMM-201C | Speech Composition and Presentation | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Year 3 Term 1 | ||
| NSCI-PHCR | Science Lecture/Lab | 4 |
| COMM-333 | Small Group Leadership | 3 |
| COMM-364 | Organizational Communication | 3 |
| COMM-378 | PR: Corp Comm, Information, and Mgmt | 3 |
| COMM-450 | Internship | 1-6 |
| Units | 14-19 | |
| Year 3 Term 2 | ||
| THEO-300C | Developing a Christian World View | 3 |
| ENGL-230C | Literature and the Human Experience | 3 |
| COMM-PLHD3A | General Elective 3 Units | 3 |
| COMM-PLPLCR3 | Communication/Persuasion Requirement | 3 |
| COMM-380 | PR: Corp Comm, Projects, and Campaigns | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Year 4 Term 1 | ||
| COMM-PLHD1 | Comm Theory Or Adv Screenwrite | 3 |
| COMM-PLHD12 | Communication Electives 12 Unitu | 12 |
| CHIS-400C | Christian Heritage | 3 |
| Units | 18 | |
| Year 4 Term 2 | ||
| COMM-413 | Preparing for Post Graduation | 1 |
| COMM-PLHD3A | General Elective 3 Units | 3 |
| COMM-PLUD1 | Upper Division General Elective 1UNIT | 1 |
| COMM-PLHD3B | General Elective 3 Units | 3 |
| COMM-PLHD3C | General Elective 3 Units | 3 |
| COMM-464C | Media Criticism | 3 |
| Units | 14 | |
| Total Units | 121-126 | |