Associate in Applied Science and Bible – Electronic Media Communication

Associate in Applied Science and Bible

Electronic Media Communication with a Biblical Worldview Theme

The Associate of Arts in Applied Science and Bible program is designed to prepare students for employment or further study toward a higher degree. The emphasis is on marketable skills. The degree is granted upon completion of 60 credits as specified below.

Foundation Courses:

Establishing the origin, nature, and significance of a biblical worldview; establishing oral and written communication skill		14–16 cr

Foundations of Biblical Worldview

10–12 cr
BIA1005Biblical Worldview: Personal Responsibility (or BIA1825 Honors)2
BIA2025Biblical Worldview: Community and Culture4
BIB1001Old Testament History & Literature* (or BIB1825 Honors) or2–4
BIB1002New Testament History & Literature* (or BIB1826 Honors)
BIA2115Principles of Biblical Interpretation** (or BIA2825 Honors)2

Foundations of Communication

4 cr
Written Communication:
ENG1105Composition I*** (or ENG1825 Honors)4

*Course for which competency may be demonstrated. See the catalog.
**Prerequisite for BIB-prefix exposition courses numbered 2000 or above.
***Non-native speakers of English may substitute LAN1105 for ENG1105.

Exploration Courses:

Exploring academic disciplines through a biblical worldview

8 cr
Select courses from at least two of the following four areas:

Examining the Human Condition: History & Social Sciences

Select from HIS1005 or HIS1825; ANT1045, 2045; ART3365; COM1005, 4105; ECO2201, 2211, 2212; EDU4415; GEO1005, 1015; MAT2825; POS1005, 2005; PSY1005, 2108; SOC1035; 2035.

Reflecting God's Image: Fine Arts, Literature. Philosophy & Foreign Language

Select from ART1005, 1825, 3065–3068, 3162, 3365; 4265; COM2007; MCH3007; MUH3106; MUS1075, 1825; THE1055, 3257; any course with LIT prefix or SPA3325, any course with PHI prefix; ART3365, MUS4435, EDU4415, MAT2825 or PSY4306; second semester of first-year language sequence or higher

Understanding the Natural World: Science & Mathematics

Select from courses with BIO, CHE, MAT, PHY or SCI prefixes

Oral Communication

SPE1075 Public Speaking (or SPE1825 Honors)

Immersion Courses:

Probing the depths of a biblical worldview

6 cr

Biblical Worldview: Texts and Contexts

2–4 cr
Exposition
Select one course from the testament not studied in Foundations.
If BIB1001/1825 is taken, select from BIB2215–3228, 3826–3827
If BIB1002/1826 is taken, select from BIB3231–3247, 3825, 3827
Biblical Electives Select any additional BIA or BIB course2–4 cr

Specialization:

Study of electronic media communication through a biblical worldview

30 cr
The Electronic Media Communication specialization is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in electronic media communication, whether religious or secular. Skills in announcing, production, writing and equipment usage are gained.

Required Courses

15–17 cr
EMC1012Introduction to Audio Production3
EMC1013Introduction to Video Production4
EMC1016Story Structure4
EMC2015Electronic Journalism2
EMC2016Announcing2
Workshops:0–2
Select two enrollments from EMC1625, 2625–2627, 3625, 4625 - 4627

Selective Courses

13–15 credits
Select courses from the following:
COM2007, 3006; DES3021; JOU2061, 4162; THE2165; any courses with EMC prefix (except EMC4115)

Open Elective Courses:

Further explorations through a biblical worldview

0–2 cr
Select any courses to bring the total credits earned to at least 60.

Contact us
888-787-8641
888-814-2210

Lauryn White
Communication Department Assistant
lewhite@nwc.edu

What interesting classes might I take?

  • Gender and Family Communication
  • Global Communication
  • Mass Media and Society
  • Persuasion
  • Religion Writing
  • Investigative Reporting
  • Acting I
  • Directing

What can I do with this major?

  • Communications Consultant
  • Copywriter
  • Creative Director
  • Event Planner
  • Media Analyst
  • Organizational administrator
  • Public Opinion Researcher
  • Professor of Communication
  • Speech Writer