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Program checklist · B.A. in Communication Studies

B.A. in Communication Studies

Bethel University · Saint Paul, MN

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Program
Award
B.A. in Communication Studies
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
CIP
09.0101
Total credits (published)
24
Credits (computed from items)
185-204
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
173160
CourseShelf checklist
CK_173160_96c03d12
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Major in Communication Studies (B.A.)

major core · 0 items

    Communication Core

    major core · 14 items
    1. COM 210
      • Perspectives on Human Communication
      As published: “Perspectives on Human Communication”
      4
    2. COM 213
      • Media Communication
      As published: “Media Communication”
      2
    3. COM 363
      • Methods of Communication Research
      As published: “Methods of Communication Research”
      4
    4. COM 375
      • Media Criticism and Theory
      As published: “Media Criticism and Theory”
      4
    5. COM 491
      • Communication Internship and Seminar
      As published: “Communication Internship and Seminar”
      4
    6. COM 495
      • Capstone: Relational Communication
      As published: “Capstone: Relational Communication 1”
      2
    7. Choose one of the following courses:
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    8. COM 324
      • Professional and Technical Communication
      As published: “Professional and Technical Communication”
      4
    9. COM 386
      • Advanced Public Speaking
      As published: “Advanced Public Speaking”
      4
    10. COM 387
      • Speaking in Ministry Contexts
      As published: “Speaking in Ministry Contexts”
      4
    11. Communication Core
      Not resolved to a course
      24
    12. Select one Emphasis
      Not resolved to a course
      23-26
    13. General Education
      Not resolved to a course
      48-56
    14. Electives
      Not resolved to a course
      19-24

    Health Communication Emphasis (23-26 credits)

    15 items
    1. CHL 110
      • Introduction to Healthcare
      As published: “Introduction to Healthcare”
      2
    2. COM 209
      • Introduction to Health Communication
      As published: “Introduction to Health Communication”
      or: COM 312G Health Communication
      4
    3. COM 355Z
      • Intercultural Communication
      As published: “Intercultural Communication”
      4
    4. COM 370
      • Interpersonal Communication
      As published: “Interpersonal Communication”
      4
    5. 9-12 credits from the following courses:
      Not resolved to a course
      9-12
    6. COM 220
      • Group Communication
      As published: “Group Communication”
      4
    7. COM 314G
      • Communication of Gender and Sexuality
      As published: “Communication of Gender and Sexuality”
      4
    8. COM 315GZ
      • Culture and Communication in a Global Context
      As published: “Culture and Communication in a Global Context 2”
      4
    9. COM 340
      • Facilitating Difficult Conversations
      As published: “Facilitating Difficult Conversations”
      2
    10. COM 367
      • Advanced Interpersonal Conflict
      As published: “Advanced Interpersonal Conflict”
      2
    11. COM 368
      • Nonverbal Communication
      As published: “Nonverbal Communication”
      2
    12. COM 400
      • Family Communication
      As published: “Family Communication”
      4
    13. COM 462
      • Topics in Relational Communication
      As published: “Topics in Relational Communication 1”
      2
    14. COM 464
      • Dating, Mating, & Relating: Lifespan Communication
      As published: “Dating, Mating, & Relating: Lifespan Communication”
      4
    15. GES 448P
      • Abusive Relationships and Christian Responsibility
      As published: “Abusive Relationships and Christian Responsibility”
      2

    Relational Studies Emphasis (24 credits)

    14 items
    1. COM 220
      • Group Communication
      As published: “Group Communication”
      4
    2. COM 370
      • Interpersonal Communication
      As published: “Interpersonal Communication”
      4
    3. COM 400
      • Family Communication
      As published: “Family Communication”
      4
    4. Choose 12 credits from the following Relational Topics courses:
      Not resolved to a course
      12
    5. COM 314G
      • Communication of Gender and Sexuality
      As published: “Communication of Gender and Sexuality”
      4
    6. COM 315GZ
      • Culture and Communication in a Global Context
      As published: “Culture and Communication in a Global Context 2”
      4
    7. COM 340
      • Facilitating Difficult Conversations
      As published: “Facilitating Difficult Conversations”
      2
    8. COM 355Z
      • Intercultural Communication
      As published: “Intercultural Communication”
      4
    9. COM 367
      • Advanced Interpersonal Conflict
      As published: “Advanced Interpersonal Conflict”
      2
    10. COM 368
      • Nonverbal Communication
      As published: “Nonverbal Communication”
      2
    11. COM 462
      • Topics in Relational Communication
      As published: “Topics in Relational Communication 1”
      2
    12. COM 464
      • Dating, Mating, & Relating: Lifespan Communication
      As published: “Dating, Mating, & Relating: Lifespan Communication”
      4
    13. GES 426P
      • Family Interaction
      As published: “Family Interaction”
      2
    14. GES 448P
      • Abusive Relationships and Christian Responsibility
      As published: “Abusive Relationships and Christian Responsibility”
      2
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