Communication Major (45 hours)
The communication major requires:
COMM 147 Introduction to Public Speaking.............................................. 3 hrs.
160 Introduction to Mass Communication................................. 3 hrs.
243 Basic Techniques of Journalism and Public Relations 2 hrs.
245 Journalism Workshop................................................ 3 hrs.
246 Radio Workshop..................................................... 3 hrs.
248 Ethical and Regulatory Issues........................... odd years, 3 hrs.
340 Video Production................................................... 3 hrs.
341 Advanced Video Production.......................................... 3 hrs.
447 Theory of Communication............................................ 3 hrs.
And six credits chosen from:
COMM 207 Interpersonal Communication.................................................. 3 hrs.
275 Small Group Communication.......................................... 3 hrs.
355 Organizational Communication and Leadership Spring................. 3 hrs.
Required support courses are:
ART 204 Graphic Layout and Design................................................ 3 hrs.
207 Photography I...................................................... 3 hrs.
ENG 206 Modern Poetry................................................ even years, 3 hrs.
311 Expository Writing................................................. 3 hrs.
Students must also complete
Communication 398 and 498 Internship in Communication................. 14 hrs.
Transfer students may be required to complete ENG 311 at Iowa Wesleyan even if their previous course work includes an upper-level writing class. At least one practicum (COMM 398) must be completed successfully before an internship may be planned. Permission to register for a practicum will be granted only after the student has reviewed with the advisor 1) the student’s performance in previously completed courses for the major, and 2) the student’s skills, proficiency, and readiness to begin the 14-hour experiential component of the major.
