Communication B.A. with a Concentration in Technology and Emerging Media
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| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum Requirements | 52-54 | |
| Major Core Requirements | 25 | |
| Technology & Emerging Media Concentration | 24 | |
| Electives | 19-17 | |
| Total Units | 120 | |
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. |
Technology and Emerging Media Concentration Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Theories & Methods | ||
| Select nine units of the following: | 9 | |
| Creative Process-Theory and Practice | ||
| Small Group Leadership | ||
| Intercultural Communication | ||
| Organizational Communication | ||
| Gender Communication | ||
| Communication Tools | ||
| Select a minimum of nine units from the following: | 9 | |
| Computer Applications | ||
| Photography | ||
| Intermediate Filmmaking Production Production | ||
| Graphic Design | ||
| Visual Storytelling: Documentary | ||
| Television Studio Production | ||
| Photojournalism | ||
| Cinema Technology Series | ||
| New Media Production | ||
| Communication Channels | ||
| Select a minimum of six units from the following: | 6 | |
| Social Media | ||
| Mobile and Web Development | ||
| Computer Mediated Communication | ||
| Professional Communication | ||
| Knowledge Management and Data Interpretation | ||
| Special Topic in Business (Event Planning) 1 | ||
| Total Units | 24 | |
| 1 | Course is offered in the Professional Studies program. Open to junior and senior students only. Requires special permission and completed cross registration form submitted to the Registrar's Office in advance of course registration. |
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-273 | Visual Technology | 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-290 | Intro to Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Year 2 Term 2 | ||
| ENGL-220C | Researched Writing | 3 |
| HSPS-PLCR | History/Political Sci Core Requirement | 3 |
| COMM-PLTHME | Comm Theories and Methods | 3 |
| COMM-PLTOOL | Comm Tools Course | 1-4 |
| COMM-201C | Speech Composition and Presentation | 3 |
| Units | 13-16 | |
| Year 3 Term 1 | ||
| COMM-PLTHME | Comm Theories and Methods | 3 |
| COMM-PLCHAN | Comm Channels Course | 2-3 |
| NSCI-PHCR | Science Lecture/Lab | 4 |
| COMM-PLUD3A | Upper Division General Elective 3 Units | 3 |
| COMM-450 | Internship | 1-6 |
| Units | 13-19 | |
| Year 3 Term 2 | ||
| THEO-300C | Developing a Christian World View | 3 |
| ENGL-230C | Literature and the Human Experience | 3 |
| COMM-PLTHME | Comm Theories and Methods | 3 |
| COMM-PLTOOL | Comm Tools Course | 1-4 |
| COMM-PLUD3A | Upper Division General Elective 3 Units | 3 |
| Units | 13-16 | |
| Year 4 Term 1 | ||
| COMM-413 | Preparing for Post Graduation | 1 |
| COMM-PLCHAN | Comm Channels Course | 2-3 |
| COMM-496 | Senior Project: Development/Planning | 2 |
| COMM-PLUD3A | Upper Division General Elective 3 Units | 3 |
| COMM-PLHD4 | General Elective 4 Units | 4 |
| CHIS-400C | Christian Heritage | 3 |
| Units | 15-16 | |
| Year 4 Term 2 | ||
| COMM-PLHD3A | General Elective 3 Units | 3 |
| COMM-PLCHAN | Comm Channels Course | 2-3 |
| COMM-PLTOOL | Comm Tools Course | 1-4 |
| COMM-497 | Senior Project: Implementation | 1 |
| COMM-PLUD3A | Upper Division General Elective 3 Units | 3 |
| COMM-PLHD3B | General Elective 3 Units | 3 |
| Units | 13-17 | |
| Total Units | 112-129 | |