PURDUE UNIVERSITY NORTH CENTRAL FACULTY SENATE
Submission Date: 04/25/2012
Senate Action and Date: Approved 04/27/12
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Program Catalog Document and Degree Requirements List
Spring, 2012
This document incorporates the PNC General Education Core-30 as well as the General
Education Supplemental Core categories and addresses the state mandate for 120 credits for
baccalaureate degrees. It is also for minor modifications to the degree description and several
other details.
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Communication major requirements remain 33 credits, but General Education
requirements go from 51 to 66. Overall credits required goes from 126 to 120. Free
electives go from 42 down to 21. The PCD allows for up to six credits of double-dipping
between the 30-credit and supplemental cores.
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A statement was added to indicate that a minor is not required with this major.
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A statement regarding the Communication capstone experience in COM 435 was also
added.
Communication B.A.
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PROGRAM CATALOG DOCUMENT
Communication
Bachelor of Arts in Communication
The Communication degree offers students the opportunity to prepare for a wide range of careers where
effective oral and written communication is essential. By combining a study of communication theory
and research with an emphasis on performance, communication majors will see improvement in critical
thinking, research, writing, team, interpersonal, and public speaking skills. Graduates of the program may
find work in such diverse areas as organizational training and development, broadcasting and public
relations. Internship opportunities are available to students that will allow them to network with
professionals while continuing to build their communication skills.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS: [Common Name of Degree]
PNC General Education Core
Composition and Communication (ENGL 10100, 10200, COM 11400)
Quantitative Reasoning (Math 11100 or above/Statistics)
Natural Sciences and Technology (two courses, chosen from either list)
Humanities and Social Sciences (two courses, one from each list)
FYE or Additional Distribution Course
Total PNC Core
9 credits
6 credits
6 credits
6 credits
3 credits
30 credits
General Education Supplemental Core
Modern Language (ASL, French, German, or Spanish at the fourth level)
U.S. Tradition
Western Heritage
Global Cultures
Literature and the Arts
Racial and Ethnic Diversity
Gender Issues
Social Ethics
Individual and Society
Total Supplemental Core
12 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
36 credits
A total of 120 credit hours are required, 24 of those hours will be core communication courses and 9
hours will be other communication courses of the student’s choosing (of which two must be 300 level or
higher). All communication majors must complete 66 credits of core requirements.
Up to two courses (6 credits) can “double dip” between the PNC GE Core and the GE Supplemental
Core.
A minor is NOT REQUIRED with this major.
Required Courses (24 credits)
Core Communication Courses (24)
COM 20400 Critical Perspectives on Communication
COM 21200 Approaches to the Study of Interpersonal Communication
COM 25000 Mass Communication and Society
COM 30000 Introduction to Communication Research Methods
COM 31400 Advanced Presentational Speaking
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COM 31800 Principles of Persuasion
COM 32400 Introduction to Organizational Communication
*COM 43500 Communication and Emerging Technologies
*Communication majors (and interested minor students**) are advised to note that COM 43500,
Communication and Emerging Technologies serves as the Capstone course for Seniors in
Communication. The prerequisite for COM 43500 is COM 30000, Introduction to Communication
Research Methods. A lengthy research project is central to the course.
Total credits required for baccalaureate degree: 120
**A General Minor in Communication is available and requires a student to complete any four of the
eight core Communication courses listed above plus COM 11400, Fundamentals of Communication.
SAMPLE PLAN OF STUDY:
Semester 1
COM 11400, Fundamentals of Speech Communication
ENGL 10100, English Composition I
Mathematics/Statistics
Modern Language: Must have proficiency through
ASL/FR/GER/SPAN 20200, Level IV (!)
GS 19100 First Year Experience (recommended) or additional Humanities/Social Sciences
Semester Credit Hours
3
3
3
3
3
15 credits
Semester 2
COM 21200, Approaches to the Study of Interpersonal Communication
ENGL 10200, English Composition II
Literature and the Arts
US Tradition
Modern Language Level II (if needed) or an Elective
Semester Credit Hours
3
3
3
3
3
15 credits
Semester 3
COM 20400, Critical Perspectives on Communication
COM 25000, Mass Communication and Society
Natural Sciences (Lab)
Western Heritage
Modern Language Level III (if needed) or an Elective
Semester Credit Hours
3
3
3
3
3
15 credits
Semester 4
COM 31400, Advanced Presentational Speaking
Mathematics/Statistics
Modern Language Level IV (if needed) or an Elective
Natural Sciences and Technology
First Elective Course in Communication
Semester Credit Hours
3
3
3
3
3
15 credits
Semester 5
COM 31800, Principles of Persuasion
COM 32400, Introduction to Organizational Communication
Global Cultures
Social Ethics
Elective
Semester Credit Hours
3
3
3
3
3
15 credits
Semester 6
Communication B.A.
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COM 30000, Introduction to Communication Research
Race and Ethnic Diversity
Gender Issues
Humanities/Social Sciences*
Elective
Semester Credit Hours
3
3
3
3
3
15 credits
Semester 7
COM 43500, Communication and Emerging Technologies
Second Elective Course in Communication
Humanities/Social Sciences*
Individual and Society
Elective
Semester Credit Hours
3
3
3
3
3
15 credits
Semester 8
Third Elective Course in Communication
Elective or COM 49000 (Internship in Communication) if interested and eligible
Elective
Elective
Elective
Semester Credit Hours
3
3
3
3
3
15 credits
! Two or m ore years of a language in high school requires a Foreign Language Placement Test before registering
for classes. Modern Languages Lab is located in TECH 359. Hours are posted outside the lab and on the website.
* These Humanities/Social Sciences requirements are part of the PNC General Education Core. Please consult the
list of approved courses to see which courses may count toward both the PNC General Education Core and the
General Education Supplemental Core. Up to two courses can “double dip” between the PNC GE Core and the GE
Supplemental Core.
Total credits required for the baccalaureate degree: 120, with 33 credit hours required for the
Major in Communication.
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PURDUE UNIVERSITY NORTH CENTRAL
Degree Program: Bachelor of Arts in Communication
For Students Enrolled Fall 2012
Degree Requirements List
NAME
ADDRESS
PRIMARY PHONE
PNC EMAIL
DATE
ALTERNATE PHONE
PUID
PNC GENERAL EDUCATION CORE COURSES
CATEGORY & COURSE
Composition and Communication (9)
ENGL 10100
ENGL 10200
COM 11400
Quantitative Reasoning (6) Math 11100 or
above, and a Quantitative Reasoning Core
Course, or an additional math course
TRANSFER
FROM
TENTATIVE
SCHEDULE
SEM / YEAR
COMPLETED
CR.
SEM / YEAR
COMPLETED
CR.
Natural Sciences and Technology (6) (two
courses – chosen from either list)
Humanities and Social Sciences (6) (one
course chosen from each list)
FYE (recommended) or Additional
Distribution Course (3)
TOTAL (at least 30 required)
SUPPLEMENTAL CORE COURSES
CATEGORY & COURSE
Western Heritage (3)
United States Tradition (3)
Global Cultures (3)
Literature and the Arts (3)
Racial and Ethnic Diversity (3)
Gender Issues (3)
Social Ethics (3)
Individual and Society (3)
TOTAL (36)
TRANSFER
FROM
TENTATIVE
SCHEDULE
Communication B.A.
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COURSES REQUIRED FOR MAJOR
CATEGORY & COURSE
COM 20400 Critical Perspectives on
Communication (3)
TRANSFER
FROM
COM 21200 Approaches to the Study of
Interpersonal Communication (3)
COM 25000 Mass Communication and
Society (3)
COM 30000 Introduction to Communication
Research Methods (3)
COM 31400 Advanced Presentational
Speaking (3)
COM 31800 Principles of Persuasion (3)
COM 32400 Introduction to Organizational
Communication (3)
COM 43500 Communication and Emerging
Technologies (3)
TOTAL (24)
TOTAL MANDATORY CREDITS
PNC Gen. Ed. Core Courses
Supplemental Core Courses
Major Courses
Free Electives
TOTAL Credits
COMMENTS:
120
30
36
33
21
120
TENTATIVE
SCHEDULE
SEM / YEAR
COMPLETED
CR.