Communication Studies at EC prepares students to be Christian communicators in learning, working, and serving with their minds, hearts, and spirits throughout college and life.

Communication Studies incorporates information, technology, and community. In the senior project course, students showcase their knowledge and skills acquired through the communication curriculum.

Aside from completing 24 hours of core communication courses, students choose the multimedia or corporate track. Both concentrations prepare them for graduate school or entry-level positions in a variety of career choices, including Media Production, Public Relations, Graphic Design, Video Editing, Advertising, Layout and Design, Marketing, Fundraising, Human Resource Development, Communication Training and Consulting.
 

BACHELOR OF ARTS OPTION
LIBERAL ARTS CORE
Communication Skills
EN 101, 102 (Freshman Composition) 6 hrs.
CM 130 (Intro to Communication) 3 hrs.
Humanities
EN 200 (Intro to Literature) 3 hrs.
Art-/Music Appreciation/Philosophy/Theater/Foreign Language/Literature 3 hrs.
Social and Behavioral Science
HY 273 (American History II) 3 hrs.
Political Science/Psychology/Sociology/Economics/Geography 3 hrs.
Natural Science/Mathematical Reasoning
Science (Lab course) 4 hrs.
Mathematics 3 hrs.
Christian Ministries
BI 111 (Biblical Literature & History) 3 hrs.
BI 112 (Interpreting Biblical Literature) 3 hrs.
BI 300 (Gospel of John) 3 hrs.
TH 237 (Christian Ethics) 3 hrs.
Physical Wellness
PE 105 (Total Fitness) 1 hr.
FS 101 (Freshman Seminar) 2 hrs.
SS 400 (Senior Seminar) 1 hr.
Total 44 hrs.
MAJOR LOWER AND UPPER LEVEL COURSES
Computer Use
BU 250 (Computer Applications I) 3 hrs.
Humanities/Social and Behavioral Science
Foreign Language (French, Spanish, Greek) 6-8 hrs.
Business Administration Electives
Choose one of the following: 3 hrs.
BU 251 (Computer Applications II)
BU 285 (Personal Money Mgmt)
BU 300 (Management)
BU 305 (Marketing)
BU 315 (Business Statistics)
Communication Core
CM 210 (Interpersonal Communication) 3 hrs.
CM 220 (Communication Theories) 3 hrs.
CM 230 (Media and Society) 3 hrs.
CM 318 (Organizational Comm.) 3 hrs.
CM 320 (Public Relations) 3 hrs.
CM 401 (Communication Law) 3 hrs.
CM 402 (Internship) 3 hrs.
CM 471 (Senior Project) 3 hrs.
Communication Concentration Courses:
CM 205 (Writing for Media) 3 hrs.
CM 208 (Intro Video Production) 3 hrs.
CM 211 (Desktop Publishing) 3 hrs.
CM 212 (Photo Journalism) 2 hrs.
CM 213 (Lighting Workshop) 1 hr.
CM 214 (Graphic Design) 3 hr.
CM 217 (Video Workshop) 1 hr.
CM 302 (Persuasion) 3 hrs.
CM 310 (Business/Prof. Speech) OR
  CM 317 (Professional Interviewing) 3 hrs.
CM 316 (Multimedia/Public Comm.) 3 hrs.
Communication Electives 3 hrs.
Electives or Minor 12-14 hrs.
TOTAL 123 hrs.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE OPTION
LIBERAL ARTS CORE
Communication Skills
EN 101, 102 (Freshman Composition) 6 hrs.
CM 130 (Intro to Communication) 3 hrs.
Humanities
EN 200 (Intro to Literature) 3 hrs.
Art-Music Appreciation/Philosophy/Theater/Foreign Language/Literature 3 hrs.
Social and Behavioral Science
HY 273 (American History II) 3 hrs.
Political Science/Psychology/Sociology/Economics/Geography 3 hrs.
Natural Science/Mathematical Reasoning
Science (Lab course) 4 hrs.
Mathematics 3 hrs.
Christian Ministries
BI 111 (Biblical Literature & History) 3 hrs.
BI 112 (Interpreting Biblical Literature) 3 hrs.
BI 300 (Gospel of John) 3 hrs.
TH 237 (Christian Ethics) 3 hrs.
Physical Wellness
PE 105 (Total Fitness) 1 hr.
FS 101 (Freshman Seminar) 2 hrs.
SS 400 (Senior Seminar) 1 hr.
Total 44 hrs.
MAJOR LOWER AND UPPER LEVEL COURSES
Computer Use
BU 250 (Computer Applications I) 3 hrs.
BU 251 (Computer Applications II) 3 hrs.
Business Administration Electives
Choose one of the following: 3 hrs.
BU285 (Personal Money Mgmt)
BU 300 (Management)
BU 305 (Marketing)
BU 315 (Business Statistics)
Communication
CM 210 (Interpersonal Communication) 3 hrs.
CM 220 (Communication Theories) 3 hrs.
CM 230 (Media and Society) 3 hrs.
CM 318 (Organizational Comm.) 3 hrs.
CM 320 (Public Relations) 3 hrs.
CM 401 (Communication Law) 3 hrs.
CM 402 (Internship) 3 hrs.
CM 471 (Senior Project) 3 hrs.
Communication Concentration Courses:
CM 205 (Writing for Media) 3 hrs.
CM 208 (Intro Video Production) 3 hrs.
CM 211 (Desktop Publishing) 3 hrs.
CM 212 (Photo Journalism) 2 hrs.
CM 213 (Lighting Workshop) 1 hr.
CM 214 (Graphic Design) 3 hr.
CM 217 (Video Workshop) 1 hr.
CM 302 (Persuasion) 3 hrs.
CM 310 (Business/Prof. Speech) OR
  CM 317 (Professional Interviewing) 3 hrs.
CM 316 (Multimedia/Public Comm.) 3 hrs.
Communication Electives 6 hrs.
Electives or Minor 15 hrs.
TOTAL 123 hrs.