Communication
Bachelor of Arts, Associate of Arts, Master of Liberal Studies Concentration
B.A. in Communication
Majors in Communication –
Public Speaking, Mass/New Media & Public
Relations, and Culture are key features of the
Communication program.
Degree Requirements:
1.
A minimum of 30 credit hours, with
grades of C- or higher, in courses
labeled SPCH, COMM, JOUR or TEL.
2.
As part of the 30 credit hours, students
must take SPCH-S122, SPCH-S424,
and one of the following: SPCH S405,
SPCH-S427, or SPCH-S450.
3.
After completing 21 credit hours in the
major, students must take SPCH-S400
(the capstone course).
4.
Communication majors must take a
minimum of 2 Intensive Writing
courses, of which 1 must be in the
Department of Communication
5.
A minimum of 15 credit hours must be
taken at the 300-400 level.
6.
Communication majors are required to
augment their academic program in
communication with a minor (a
minimum of 15 credit hours) in another
discipline. The student selects the
minor area in consultation with a
faculty advisor.
Most of the courses fall into one of three informal
Emphasis Areas. A minimum of 12 credit hours in
one area constitutes an Emphasis Area.
Coursework (cont.)
SPCH S424 Empirical Research Methods in
Speech Communication
SPCH S427 Cross-Cultural Communication
SPCH S440 Organizational Communication
SPCH S450 Gender and Communication
SPCH S490 Profession Practice Internship
New Media Studies and Mass
Communication
CMCL C337 New Media
COMM C340 Practicum in Media Production
COMM C 351 TV Production I
COMM M460 Cultural and Mass Communication
COMM C462 Media Theory and Criticism
JOUR C327 Writing for Publication
SPCH S398 Independent Study in Speech Comm.
SPCH S400 Sr. Seminar in Speech
SPCH S424 Empirical Research Methods in
Speech Communication
SPCH S427 Cross -Cultural Communication
SPCH S450 Gender and Communication
SPCH S490 Professional Practice Internship
TEL C200 Introduction to Mass Communication
TEL R204 Foundations of Telecommunications
TEL R308 Radio Production and Directing
REQUIRED COURSES
SPCH S121 Public Speaking
SPCH S122 Interpersonal Communication
SPCH S223 Business & Professional
Communication (Required for the
MINOR only)
SPCH S400 Sr. Seminar in Speech (Capstone
Course – Required for the MAJOR
Only)
SPCH S424 Empirical Research Methods in
Speech Communication (Required
For the MAJOR Only)
As part of the 30 credit hours,
students must take one of the
following: SPCH S405, SPCH-S427,
or SPCH-S450.
Emphasis Areas
Cultural & Relational Communication
COMM M460 Culture & Mass Communication
SPCH S122 Interpersonal Communication
SPCH S313 Communication as Performance
SPCH S322 Advanced Interpersonal Comm.
SPCH S398 Independent Study in Speech Comm.
SPCH S400 Sr. Seminar in Speech
SPCH S405 Human Communication Theory
SPCH S414 Topics in Performance Studies and
Cultural Communication
SPCH S424 Empirical Research Methods in
Speech Communication
SPCH S427 Cross-Cultural Communication
SPCH S450 Gender and Communication
SPCH S480 Personal Narrative Performance
SPCH S490 Professional Practice Internship
Business Communication & Public
Relations
JOUR C327 Writing for Publication
JOUR J200 Writing for Mass Media
SPCH S223 Business and Professional Comm.
SPCH S320 Advanced Public Speaking
SPCH S329 Discussion and Group Methods
SPCH S336 Current Topics in Communication:
Introduction to Public Relations
SPCH S398 Independent Study in Speech Comm.
SPCH S400 Sr. Seminar in Speech
NOTE: Students are also responsible for meeting
the College of Arts & Sciences requirements.
Consult the IU Bulletin and meet with an Advisor
frequently.
What can I do with a degree in Communication?
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Broadcasting Station Manager
/Director/Announcer
Communication Researcher
Community Action Director
Public Information Officer
Insurance Agent/Broker
Manager of Corporate Information
Lobbyist
Product Script Writer/Audiovisual
Editor
Public Relations
Director/Specialist
Human Resources Manager
Speech Writer
Media Sales Representative
Advertising Manager/Sales
Coordinator
Restaurant or Retail Manager
Hospitality Manager
(Many Other Career Options)
Hands-on Learning
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Radio & Web Streaming Program
Internships with Chicago &
Northwest Indiana Media Stations
Professional film production
through local venues
Sponsor Community-based
Speech Forum
Sponsors of Communication Week
Clubs and Activities
The Department of Communication sponsors
the Indiana University Northwest
Communication Association (IUNCA). The
club offers more avenues for learning and
experience related to Communication.
Related Degree Options
Bachelor, Associate, Minor, Masters in Liberal
Studies Concentration, and Interdisciplinary degree
with Minority Studies.
Program Highlights
For more Information
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Fall & Spring Speech Forum
Host Red Hawk Debate
Tournament for area high schools
TV Production Program
WIUN Radio Station with Web
Streaming
Friendly, helpful faculty and
diverse student body.
Indiana University Northwest
Department of Communication
Hawthorn Hall, Room 209
3400 Broadway
Gary, Indiana 47408
(219) 980-6781
Email: dmokry@iun.ed or dige@iun.edu
Website
http://www.iun.edu/~nwacadem/comm/