COMMUNICATION
Deerfield, IL
WHY STUDY COMMUNICATION AT TIU?
Communication theories and vocabulary are useless without applied practice in your chosen area of concentration. As a communication major, you will have the opportunity to participate in professional internships that will give you hands-on experience to practice your skills. Leave Trinity prepared to excel in any number of demanding careers!
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE ME TO EARN MY DEGREE?
Most communication majors finish their degree in 3-4 years. Requirements for this degree total 47 hours. This includes 29 hours of required courses and 18 hours in your chosen concentration. Up to 3 of the hours required in the major may be used to meet general education requirements.
DID YOU KNOW?
During your time here, you will have the chance to work with Trinity’s communication & marketing department on key initiatives for the university.
WHAT WILL I STUDY?
As a communication major, you will study a variety of theories about how humans communicate and what factors can prevent successful communication. You will learn how to develop your own theories about contemporary communication and then put them to the test by designing and conducting surveys, interviews, focus groups, and experiments. Communication majors will also focus on developing their written, oral, and visual communication skills.
COURSEWORK:
Requirements for this degree total 47 hours. This includes 29 hours of required courses and 18 hours in your chosen concentration. Up to 3 of the hours required in the major may be used to meet general education requirements. You’ll take interesting courses like:
- Interpersonal Communication
- Intercultural Communication
- Mass Communication
Emphases:
- Business Communication
- Communication for Ministry
- Contemporary Media Studies
- Leadership
- Relational Communication
Communication
| CORE | ||
| Course | Title | Credits |
| Overview of Communication | ||
| Select three of the following: | 9 hours | |
| COM 120 | Survey of Communication Theory | 3 hours |
| COM 204 | Mass Communication | 3 hours |
| COM 330 | Intercultural Communication | 3 hours |
| COM 332 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 hours |
| Communication in Practice | ||
| COM 112 | Speech | 3 hours |
| COM 240X | Writing for the Media I | 3 hours |
| COM 340X | Writing for the Media II | 3 hours |
| COM 241X | Pre-Practicum* | 2 hours |
| COM 445 | Internship | 3 hours |
| GPH 105 | Foundational Design Software | 3 hours |
| GPH 205 | Intermediate Design Software | 3 hours |
| * Two semesters 1 hour each | ||
| EMPHASES | ||
| Course | Title | Credits |
| Select one of the following emphases: | 18 hrs | |
| Business Communication Emphasis | ||
| BUS 334 | Advertising | 3 hours |
| COM 140 | Introduction to Public Relations | 3 hours |
| COM 210X | Business Communication | 3 hours |
| COM 230 | Advanced Public Speaking | 3 hours |
| COM 334 | Group and Organizational Communication | 3 hours |
| COM 490 | Communication Capstone | 3 hours |
| Total Hours | 18 hours | |
| Contemporary Media Emphasis | ||
| COM 140 | Introduction to Public Relations | 3 hours |
| COM 440X | Topics in Media Studies | 3 hours |
| GPH 110 | Graphic Foundations | 3 hours |
| GPH 210 | Tangible Design | 3 hours |
| GPH 230 OR GPH 260 |
Introduction to Photography OR Typography |
3 hours |
| GPH 305 | Advanced Design Software | 3 hours |
| Total Hours | 18 hrs | |
| Communication for Ministry Emphasis | ||
| CM 342 | Relational Skills for Ministry | 3 hours |
| COM 230 | Advanced Public Speaking | 3 hours |
| COM 334 | Group and Organizational Communication | 3 hours |
| COM 338 | Gender and Family Communication | 3 hours |
| COM 490 | Communication Capstone | 3 hours |
| Choose one of the following: | ||
| CM 175 | Foundations of Youth Ministry | 3 hours |
| CM 215 | Foundations of Children’s Ministry | 3 hours |
| CM 260 | Introduction to Intercultural Ministries | 3 hours |
| CM 315 | Principles of Family Ministry | 3 hours |
| CM 400 | Principles of Adult Ministry | 3 hours |
| Total Hours | 18 hrs | |
| Leadership Emphasis | ||
| LR 170X OR LR 173 AND LR 174 |
Leadership Dynamics OR Emerging Leadership I and Emerging Leadership II |
3 hours |
| COM 230 | Advanced Public Speaking | 3 hours |
| COM 334 | Group and Organizational Communications | 3 hours |
| COM 490 | Communication Capstone | 3 hours |
| LR 378X | Servant Leadership | 3 hours |
| Leadership Practicum (choose one): | ||
| LR 470X | Leadership Dynamics Practicum | 3 hours |
| Combination of LR 220, LR 420, and LR 440 | 3 hours | |
| Total Hours | 18 hours | |
| Relational Communication Emphasis | ||
| COM 334 | Group and Organizational Communication | 3 hours |
| COM 338 | Gender and Family Communication | 3 hours |
| COM 490 | Communication Capstone | 3 hours |
| PSY 220 | Interpersonal Skills Training | 3 hours |
| PSY 300 OR PSY 350X |
Personality Theories OR Social Psychology |
3 hours |
| Select one of the following: | ||
| PSY 170X | Leadership Dynamics | 3 hours |
| PSY 230 | Crisis Intervention | 3 hours |
| PSY 356 | Conflict Management | 3 hours |
| Total Hours | 18 hrs | |
CAREER OUTCOMES: |
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| Media Writer | Customer Care |
| Public Relations Specialist | Editor |
| Communication Director | Market Researcher |
| Creative Director | Events Planner |
| Sales Manager | Copywriter |
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