120 Telitha E. Lindquist College of Arts & Humanities must specialize in one of the following five emphases: (l) Copy writing, (2) Health Care Public Relations, (3) International Public Relations, (4) Marketing, or (5) Visual Co mmunication. Depth Courses (23 credit hours) • COMM 1500 - Introduction to Mass Comm (3) • COMM 2350 - Communication Graphic Design (3) • COMM 2890 - Cooperative Work Experience for The Signpost (l) (2 credit hours required) * • COMM 3400 - Public Relations (3) • COMM 3850 - Advertising (3) • COMM 4400 - Public Relations Media and Campaigns (3) or • COMM 4440 - Developing and Evaluating Health Communication Campaigns (3) "One credit per semester One of the following courses (3 credit hours) • COMM 3440 - Public Relations Writing (3) • COMM 3740 - Copy Writing for Audio and Video (3) One of the following courses (3 credit hours) • COMM 2200 - In-studio Video Production and Performance (3) COMM 3080 DV - Intercultural Communication (3) COMM 3090 DV - Gender and Communication (3) COMM 3130 - News Reporting and Writing (3) COMM 3220 - Editing (3) COMM 3440 - Public Relations Writing (3) COMM 3460 - Public Relations & Social Media (3) COMM 3550 - Organizational Communication (3) COMM 3740 - Copy Writing for Audio and Video (3) COMM 3810 - Persuasive Communication (3) COMM 4500 - Topics in Communication (3) only when taught as public relations-related topic and with permission of instructor Breadth Courses (21 credit hours) NOTE: students may select a traditional minor in lieu of remaining breadth courses. See department advisor for an approved list of additional non-Communication Department elective courses (18 credit hours). • MKTG 3010 - Marketing Concepts and Practices (3) Communication (BIS) Grade Requirements: A grade of "C" or better in all courses. Credit Hour Requirements: A minimum of 24 credit hours. Course Requirements for BIS Concentration Communication Courses Required (12 credit hours) Select three of the following courses • COMM 1020 HU - Principles of Public Speaking (3) • COMM 1130 - Media Writing (3) • COMM 1500 - Introduction to Mass Comm (3) or • COMM 2010 HU - Mass Media & Society (3) • COMM 2110 HU - Interpersonal & Small Group Communication (3) • And complete the following course • COMM 3000 - Communication Theory (3) Additional Electives (12 credit hours) The required courses listed constitute up to 12 credits. The rest of your contract will consist of at least 4 elective courses you negotiate with the Department Chair. Communication Minor Grade Requirements: A grade of "C" or better in all courses. Credit Hour Requirements: A minimum of 24 credit hours. Course Requirements for Minor Communication Courses Required (15 credit hours) • COMM 1020 HU - Principles of Public Speaking (3) • COMM 1130 - Media Writing (3) • COMM 1500 - Introduction to Mass Communication (3) or • COMM 2010 HU - Mass Media & Society (3) • COMM 2110 HU - Interpersonal & Small Group Communication (3) • COMM 3000 - Communication Theory (3) Electives (9 credit hours including at least 6 upper division) Select 3 courses (9 credit hours) in consultation with and approval by your department advisor, 2(6 credit hours) of ujhich must be upper division. Weber State University 2012-2013 Catalog