92 93 DEPARTMENT Communication Chair: Dr. Randolph J. Scott Location: B3-326 Telephone Contact: Clista McCashland 626-6426 Professors: Lyall C. Crawford, Richard Halley, Raj Kumar; Associate Professors: KathyJ. Edwards, Randolph Scott, Joel Passey; Assistant Professors: Sheree Josephson, James Shaner; Instructor Specialists: Ty Sanders, P. Larry Stahle; Instructors: Michael W. Bryant, Colleen Garside, Rebecca Johns, Eric W. Marlow, Richard W. Sline I he Department of Communication includes four areas of emphasis: Broadcasting, Oral Communication, Journalism, and Public Relations. A bachelor of arts or a bachelor of science degree is offered in Communication with any of the above emphases. Students majoring in the communication programs receive a thorough orientation in the process and roles of interpersonal and mass communication. Students develop skill in fact finding, analysis, and written and oral communication. Departmental minors are prepared to make a communicative contribution with their major field, whether that communication is oral or written. Minor programs in the department also provide valuable complementary training for majors in business, education, humanities, the sciences, and technology. The Department of Communication also provides service courses to help students from other departments develop desired communication skills. OBSOLETE CREDIT Credit earned more than ten (10) years earlier than the proposed date of graduation will not be accepted for the major, minor or BIS concentration in Communication unless validated through a challenge examination or department chair approval. COCURRICULAR AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Scholarships Activity scholarships are available to WSU forensics competitors and to Signpost and KWCR-FM staff members. Contact the department office at 626-6426 for more information. Professsional and/or Honorary Organizations Communication students are encouraged to join one or more of the professional and/or honorary organizations affiliated with the department. Memberships in these organizations provide students with opportunities to meet and network with Communication professionals, learn about employment opportunities in the field of Communication, and participate in practical experiences relevant to future employment. See the faculty advisor for each organization for more information: Organization- Relevant Communication Emphasis Advisor Delta Sigma Rho-Tau Kappa Alpha— Forensics, Oral Communication Mike Bryant International Association of Business Communicators— Public Relations National Broadcasting Society/AERho— Broadcasting Society of Professional Journalists— Journalism Sheree Josephson Larry Stahle Ty Sanders Forensics Participation in intercollegiate forensic activities is conducted in conjunction with the instructional program in debate, public speaking, and oral interpretation of literature. Students take active part in regional and national forensic meets under the direction of the debate coach. High School Speech and Debate Contests The Department of Communication hosts the annual Weber State Leland H. Monson High School Debate and Individual Events Tournaments each year. Now in their seventh decade, these tournaments attract hundreds of competitors from Utah and neighboring states. A generous grant from the Keystone Foundation supports speaker awards for outstanding students. Signpost Journalism students have the opportunity to work on the Weber State student newspaper, Signpost. Weber State Broadcasters Students interested in radio and television broadcast operation have an opportunity to prepare and present "live" broadcast programs over KWCR-FM, the Weber State radio station. COMMUNICATION MAJOR BACHELOR DEGREE (B.S. OR B.A.) (Bachelor of Arts Degree Recommended) » Program Prerequisite: Be admitted as a major (see Admission Requirements below). » Minor: Required. A student may not receive both a major and a minor in the Department of Communication. » Grade Requirements: A grade of "C" or better in courses required for this major (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable) in addition to an overall GPA for all courses of 2.00 or higher. » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 183 credit hours is required for graduation — a minimum of 60 of these must be communication courses. A total of 60 upper division credit hours is required (courses numbered 300 and above) — a minimum of 20-22 of these is required within the major, depending upon emphasis chosen. Advisement Students are encouraged to meet with the appropriate department advisor: Broadcast emphasis - Dr. Raj Kumar (626-6454) Journalism emphasis - Dr. James Shaner (626-7495) Oral Communication emphasis - Dr. Joel Passey (626-7098) Public Relations emphasis - P. Larry Stahle (626-7120) Minor, BIS emphasis, Communication Teaching - Dr. Randolph J. Scott (626-6426) Department Secretary - Clista McCashland (626-6426) Admission Requirements To be admitted as a major in the Department of Communication, students must have completed the following requirements: 1. Complete four of the five courses listed below with an overall grade point average of 2.5 and at least a grade of C in all the listed courses: Commun HU102, HU105, 106, 112, 113. 2. Achieve a grade point average of 2.5 or higher in 45 credit hours. 3. Meet the WSU Core requirements for English and Mathematics competency. Core and General Education Refer to pages 32-36 of this catalog for either Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science requirements (Bachelor of Arts recommended). The following courses required for the Communication major will also satisfy General Education requirements: Commun HU102 and Commun HU105. To enroll in 300 and 400 level classes in the Department of Communication, a student must be admitted as a major or hold upper division standing in the university. Students must successfully complete at least 50 percent of their Communication course work at Weber State University in order to receive a major or a minor in Communication. Course Requirements for B.A. or B.S. Degree Core Communication Courses Required (17 credit hours) Commun HU102 Principles of Public Speaking Commun HU105 Intro to Interpersonal Commun. Commun 106 Listening Commun 112 Intro to Mass Communication Commun 113 Basic Reporting Emphasis Requirement Select one of the following emphases: • Broadcasting (43 credit hours) Communication Courses Commun 170 Commun 271 Commun 272 Commun 275 Commun 365 Commun 372 Commun 373 Commun 374 Commun 375 Commun 475 Commun 476 Commun 499 Required (36 credit hours) Introduction to Broadcasting Basic Broadcast Announcing Radio Production Television Production Law of Mass Communication Radio Production Projects Broadcast Programs & Audiences Writing for the Broadcast Media Field Video Production Advanced Video Production Radio & TV Station Management Senior Seminar Communication Co Commun 107 Commun 214 Commun 215 Commun 220 Commun 305 Commun 312 Commun 355 Commun 380 Commun 415 Commun 499 Communicatio Commun n Coi 235 Commun 240 3 Commun 289 3 Commun 322 3 Commun 340 3 Commun 365 5 Commun 374 Commun 440 Commun 489 Commun 499 3 3 3 3 5 2 3 3 3 3 3 2 Communication Electives (7 credit hours) Select 7 credit hours from Communication courses in consultation with an advisor. • Oral Communication (43 credit hours) Courses Required (33 credit hours) Intro to Performance Studies 4 Small Group Commun Theory 3 Theory & Principles of Commun 3 Argumentation & Debate 4 Theory & Literature of Commun. 3 Advanced Public Speaking 3 Organizational Communication 3 Persuasive Communication 3 Rhetorical Theory & Criticism 5 Senior Seminar 2 Communication Electives (10 credit hours) Select 10 credit hours from Communication courses in consultation with an advisor. • Journalism (43 credit hours) Communication Courses Required (33 credit hours) Communication Graphics 3 Cooperative Work Experience 4 Advanced Reporting 3 Investigative Reporting 3 Editorial & Interpretative Writing 3 Editing 3 Law of Mass Communication 5 Writing for the Broadcast Media 3 Senior Seminar 2 Basic Photography 4 Communication Electives (10 credit hours) Select 10 credit hours from Communication courses in consultation with an advisor. Commun 235 Commun 289 Commun 313 Commun 314 Commun 319 Commun 322 Commun 365 Commun 374 Commun 499 Art 115 All journalism students must be able to type proficiently. • Public Relations (43 credit hours) Courses Required (32 credit hours) Communication Graphics 3 Principles of Public Relations 3 Cooperative Work Experience 4 Editing 3 Case Studies in Public Relations 3 Law of Mass Communication 5 Writing for the Broadcast Media 3 Publicity Media 8c Campaigns 3 Cooperative Work Experience 3 Senior Seminar 2 Communication Electives (11 credit hours) Select 11 credit hours from communication courses selected in consultation with an advisor. Sample Course Sequence This sample course of study for the Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Public Relations emphasis, is only one approach for the timely completion of departmental and university degree requirements. You are urged to meet with departmental and university advisors for help in planning a course of study that fits your needs specifically. LD=lower division. UD=upper division. Commun HU102 Commun 113 Engl 111 ForLang 101 Total Hrs. 3 5 4 4 16 ForLang 102 Math 103 Commun HU 105 Commun 112 Engl 112 Total Hrs. 4 3 3 3 4 17 ForLang 201 Commun 235 Commun Elect (LD) PD Gen Ed Econ SS274 Total Hrs. Art (LD)/HU Gen Ed HU/HL Gen Ed SS Gen Ed Minor (LD) Commun 240 Total Hrs. 3 3 3 3 S 17 3 3 3 3 3 15 LS Gen Ed Minor (LD) ForLang 202 Commun Elect (LD) Commun 289 Total Hrs. 5 3 4 3 1 16 Commun 106 Math 104 ForLang 103 PolSci SSI 10 Total Hrs. PS Gen Ed ForLang HU 203 Minor (LD) Commun 289 Commun 322 Total Hrs. 3 3 4 5 IS 5 4 3 1 3 16 Commun 289 Commun 340 Commun 374 Minor (UD) Total Hrs. 2 3 3 5 13 JiAioR Sprint, Commun Elect. (UD) 3 Minor (UD) 3 Commun 440 3 Commun 489 3 Total Hrs. 12 Commun 365 5 Commun Elect. (UD) 3 Minor (UD) 4 Elective (UD) 3 Total Hrs. 15 Commun Elect. (UD) 3 Minor (UD) 5 Gen Ed 5 Elective (UD) 3 Total Hrs. 16 Gen Ed Elective (UD) Minor (UD) Commun 499 Total Hrs. 5 3 5 2 15 COMMUNICATION TEACHING MAJOR BACHELOR DEGREE (B.S. OR B.A.) » Program Prerequisite: Teaching majors must meet the Teacher Education admission and certification requirements (see Teacher Education Department in this catalog). » Minor: Required. » Grade Requirements: A grade of "C" or better in courses required for this major (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable) in addition to an overall GPA of 3.00 (required for admission to the Teacher Education program). 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