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Communication Studies
Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies
Communication skills are a top prerequisite for positions in today’s competitive market. A bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies will help you build a strong communication foundation of knowledge and practice to become a more effective communicator in the workplace, community and home. With your degree from the FOCUS Degree Completion program you’ll have the essential communication skills to excel in a variety of positions.
Including your previously earned college credits, the Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies is granted upon completion of 125 credits in core curriculum, major requirements, and electives. A minimum of 30 credits must be earned at Northwestern College; 40 credits must be in upper-level courses, half of which must be earned at Northwestern.
General education and elective credit information is listed after Communication Studies requirements below. For complete course descriptions see the catalog.
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Communication Studies Requirements (48 credits)
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| Required Courses |
Credits |
| CMN4013 |
Concepts of Communication |
3 |
| CMN4015 |
Communication Theory and Practice |
4 |
| CMN4017 |
Group Communication |
3 |
| CMN4018 |
Interpersonal Communication |
3 |
| CMN4019 |
Mass Media |
3 |
| CMN4021 |
Foundations for Ethics |
3 |
| CMN4023 |
Worldview and Ethics |
3 |
| CMN4025 |
Communication Ethics |
3 |
| CMN4031 |
Business Communication |
3 |
| CMN4036 |
Principles and Concepts of Public Relations |
3 |
| CMN4037 |
Management |
3 |
| CMN4038 |
Public Relations Writing |
3 |
| CMN4039 |
Public Relations Event Planning |
3 |
| CMN4040 |
Professional Presentation |
3 |
| CMN4051 |
Methods of Communication Research |
4 |
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General Education Requirements (30 credits)
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| Subject Area |
Credits |
| English Composition |
4 |
| Research Writing |
2 |
| Speech |
3 |
| Humanities (2 areas) |
5 |
| Math/Science |
5 |
| Social Science (2 areas) |
8 |
| Other General Education |
3 |
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Need General Education and/or Elective credits?
There are several ways to earn additional credits. Talk to your FOCUS admissions counselor about the following options:
- College courses (e.g. Distance Education)
- Vocational or technical credits
- Prior learning exams (DSST, CLEP)
- Prior learning assessment
- Military training
If you previously earned college credit, talk with your FOCUS admissions counselor about a free transcript evaluation.
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