Communication

Degree Programs

• Bachelor of Arts with a Comprehensive Major in Communication Arts
  • Interpersonal Communication Option
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  • Journalism Option
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  • Public Relations Option
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• 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 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 233	Presentational Speaking	3
C A 234	Photojournalism	3
C A 238	Introduction to Mass Media	3
C A 260	Intro to Communication Theory	3
C A 333	News Journalism	3
C A 334	Theories & Practices of Persuasion	3
C A 346 CA 442	Intercultural Communication or Globalization, Culture & Media	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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Interpersonal 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	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
C A 231	Intro to Digital Publishing	3
C A 133	Media Writing	3
C A 335	Media Advertising	3
C A 430	Research Methods	3
C A 431	Media Projects	3
C A 433	Media Law	3
Total hours		54

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Public Relations Option

Number	Course Title	Hours
Core Requirements		30
C A 231	Intro to Digital Publishing	3
C A 133	Media Writing	3
C A 250	Intro to Public Relations	3
C A 335	Media Advertising	3
C A 350	Applied Public Relations	3
C A 430	Research Methods	3
C A 443	Media Law	3
C A 450	Public Relations: Current Trends	3
Total hours		54

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Minors in Communication Arts

Minor in Interpersonal 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 130	Interpersonal Communication	3
C A 225	Communicating in Group & Terms	3
C A 230	Conflict Resolution & Mediation	3
C A 260	Introduction to Comm Theory	3
C A 353	Health Communication	3
C A 420	Relational & Family Communication	3
C A 440	Gendered Communication	3
Total hours		21

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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 Digital Publishing	3
C A 234	Photojournalism	3
C A 238	Intro to Mass Media	3
C A 333	News Journalism	3
C A 431	Media Projects	3
C A 434	Editing & Design	3
C A 443	Media Law	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
C A 133	Media Writing	3
C A 231	Intro to Digital Publishing	3
C A 250	Intro to Public Relations	3
C A 350	Applied Public Relations	3
C A 430	Research Methods	3
C A 434	Editing and Design	3
C A 450	Public Relations: Current Trends	3
Total hours		21

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