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2009-2010 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Communication and Rhetoric - Major
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Communication and Rhetoric prepares students to become versatile
communicators in spoken, written and visual forms. Building on
the College’s Liberal Arts core, and housed within the English
Department, the Communication and Rhetoric major will produce
pro-active learners and efficient and effective problem-solvers,
proficient in the analysis of their own and others’ communication, both
visual and graphic information, in print and in digital media.
Graduates will be well-positioned for a variety of careers, not
only in typical communication-related fields like journalism, media,
advertising and public relations, but also in the wide range of other
fields that require excellent reading, writing, and critical thinking
skills. In addition to classroom instruction, all students will
receive direct pre-professional training in the form of internships and
seminar projects conducted in consultation with local businesses and
communication professionals.
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Communication and Rhetoric Major Requirements
All Communication and Rhetoric Majors are required to take the following: (24 Credits) *For students majoring in Inclusive Childhood/Middle Childhood Education, their student teaching will count as their internship, although they may choose to do a separate internship. Communication and Rhetoric Praxis Strand
Communication Rhetoric students choose one or two praxis strands. (6 Credits)
**If the student’s schedule permits, students seeking Teacher Certification may choose one praxis strand. Communication and Rhetoric Major Electives
Students are also expected to take 9 credit hours from the following elective courses: Communication and Rhetoric Major Senior Experience
The Communication and Rhetoric Senior Experience allows students to design and present a project/portfolio of work that bridges the academic and professional worlds. Students are expected to design a project that will apply what they have learned over the course of their study. The Senior Seminar class will provide a community in which to work on this project. Projects will be presented at the end of the semester at a public forum. Sample Program for Communication and Rhetoric Major
Freshman Year
- Arts & Sciences Perspectives I Credits: 9
- Modern Foreign Language Credits: 6
As well as: Sophomore Year
- Arts & Sciences Perspectives I Credits: 15
- Arts & Sciences Perspectives II Credits: 3
- Elective Credits: 3
As well as: And two of the following (depending also on a student’s choice of praxis strand): Junior Year
- Choose Praxis Strand Credits: 6
- Arts & Sciences Perspectives II Credits: 9
- Electives Credits: 12
As well as: - COMM 301 - Communication Research Methods Credits: 3
- COMM 353 - Persuasion in the Public Arena Credits: 3
And one of the following: Senior Year
As well as:
- COMM 450 Senior Seminar Credits: 3
- COMM 482 Communication and Rhetoric Internship I Credits: 3
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