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Communication

Degree Programs

• Bachelor of Arts with a Comprehensive Major in Communication Arts
  • Human Communication Option
  • Journalism Option
  • Public Relations Option

• Minor in Communication
• Minor in Journalism
• Minor in Public Relations

General Studies

The General Studies requirements for Chadron State College are available on a separate page for easy reference.

The Communication Arts comprehensive curriculum prepares students for professional careers or graduate school in one of the three major areas of student interest: Human Communication, Journalism, & Public Relations.

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Learn to gather, evaluate, & synthesize materials in the following contexts:
   • Interpersonal Communication
   • Public Address
   • Group/Team Communication
   • Mass Communication
2. Learn to create & evaluate messages designed for target groups related to:
   • Interpersonal Communication
   • Public Address
   • Group/Team Communication
   • Mass Communication

The Degree of Bachelor of Arts with a Comprehensive Major in Communication Arts

A student must complete the Core requirements & one of the Options listed in addition to the General Studies requirements. Students pursuing this combination major are strongly recommended to enroll in SPAN 131, First Year Spanish & MATH 232, Applied Statistics, to fulfill the General Studies requirements for Global & Social Awareness & Mathematics.

Core Requirements

Number	Course Title	Hours
C A 231	Introduction to Desktop Publishing	3
C A 233	Presentational Speaking	3
C A 234	Photojournalism	3
C A 238	Introduction to Mass Media	3
C A 333	News Journalism	3
C A 334	Theories & Practices of Persuasion	3
C A 346	Intercultural Communication	3
C A 351	Organizational Communication	3
C A 390 C A 391	Internship in Communication or Internship in Journalism	3
C A 434	Editing & Design	3
Total hours		30

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Human Communication Option

Number	Course Title	Hours
Core Requirements		30
CA 130	Interpersonal Communication	3
C A 225	Communicating in Group & Teams	3
C A 230	Conflict Resolution & Mediation	3
C A 260	Introduction to Comm Theory	3
CA 353	Health Communication	3
C A 420	Relational & Family Communication	3
C A 430	Communication Research Methods	3
C A 440	Gendered Communication	3
Total hours		54

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Journalism Option

Number	Course Title	Hours
Core Requirements		30
ART 229	Intro to Graphic Design	3
ART 329	Graphic Design II	3
C A 431	Publication Projects	3
ENG 240	Adv. Grammar & Composition	3
ENG 337	Technical Writing II	3
MKTG 231	Principles of Marketing	3
MKTG 336	Advertising	3
Total hours		54

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Public Relations Option

Number	Course Title	Hours
Core Requirements		30
ART 229	Intro to Graphic Design	3
C A 230	Conflict Resolution & Mediation	3
C A 250	Public Relations Techniques	3
C A 350	Public Relations Multimedia	3
C A 430	Communication Research Methods	3
C A 450	Case Studies in Public Relations	3
MKTG 231	Principles of Marketing	3
MKTG 336	Advertising	3
Total hours		54

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Minors in Communication Arts

Minor in Communication

A student must complete the following program in addition to the General Studies Requirements & a major in another area.

Number	Course Title	Hours
C A 233	Presentational Speaking	3
C A 334	Theories & Practices of Persuasion	3
Elective I*		3
Elective II**		6
Elective III***		6
Total hours		21
*Elective I: one course to be selected from C A 225, 230, 260. **Elective II: Two courses to be selected from C A 351, 353, 430. ***Elective III: Two courses to be selected from C A 346, 420, 440.

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Minor in Journalism

A student must complete the following program in addition to the General Studies Requirements & a major in another area.

Number	Course Title	Hours
C A 231	Intro to Desktop Pub	3
C A 234	Photojournalism	3
C A 238	Intro to Mass Media	3
C A 333	News Journalism	3
C A 431	Publication Projects	3
C A 434	Editing & Design	3
ENG 337	Tech Writing II	3
Total hours		21

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Minor in Public Relations

A student must complete the following program in addition to the General Studies Requirements & a major in another area.

Number	Course Title	Hours
ART 229	Intro to Graphic Design	3
C A 230	Conflict Resolution & Mediation	3
C A 250	Public Relations Techniques	3
C A 350	Public Relations Multimedia	3
C A 430	Communication Research Methods	3
C A 434	Editing & Design	3
C A 450	Case Studies in Public Relations	3
Total hours		21

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