BA in Communication

Minimum of 180 total quarter credits
60 credits required for major

Communication Processes (12 crs.)
Building effective skills for public and private settings

Small Group Communication
Conflict Management
and two of the following:
Intercultural Communication
Interpersonal Communication
Storytelling for Communication & Business Professionals
Organizational Communication
Public Presentations
Interviewing: The Art of Purposeful Communication
Topic: Dispute Resolution & Mediation
Topic: Interpersonal Communication
Topic: Intercultural Communication
Topic: Interaction & Social Media

Communication Principles (9 crs.)
Exploring concepts and theories

Choose two courses from the following:
Nonverbal Communication
Persuasion, Power, & Social Influence
Topic: Interaction & Social Media
Topic: Social Interaction Analysis
Introduction to Media Studies
Topic: Media Theory & Criticism
Media Images of Aging
and one course from the following:
Professional Presentations: Advanced Techniques for Speakers
Power Listening: Advanced Listening Skills for Effective Leadership
Advanced Intercultural Communication: Deepening Cultural Perspectives
Advanced Conflict Studies: Open Thinking & Creativity
Topic: Advocacy Communication

Communication Perspectives (15 crs.)
The core curriculum for communication majors

Communication Studies: Perspectives
Communication Inquiry & Research
Patterns & Principles of Communication
Truth & Consequences: The Ethics of Human Communication
Communication Studies Portfolio I
Communication Studies Portfolio II
Senior Field Experience (One or more of the following):
Compassion in Action: Service Learning Seminar
Internship in Communication
Projects in Communication
Upper-division credit received through PLA program if applicable to major. Adviser approval required.

Concentration Coursework (24 crs.)

Training & Development
Human Communication

Please see current Marylhurst University Catalog for complete information.