See the Division of Humanities in the HLG catalog. In a world dominated by information, good communication skills and a solid grasp of the English language are important no matter what your ultimate goals are. In the area of communication, you may choose a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in communication arts, speech communication, Christian theatre, or theatre arts. If you plan to attend graduate school, you should seek the B.A. degree.
Minors are available in journalism or in any of the four major areas.
Classroom training is supplemented by internships where you'll spend actual time in your specialized area, whether it be a newspaper office, TV or radio station, church, or public relations office. You'll have a feel for your area of interest and perhaps a job contact for future reference. Some communication arts majors take teacher education requirements which will prepare them to teach in the fields of communication, speech, or theatre. Other communication arts majors choose minors in the areas of business, management, marketing, or computers. While focusing on oral communication, the speech communication major also includes some written communication classes.