Clear communicators are in high demand. Whether you want to write for the media, present to business clients, or teach the Bible, proficient communication skills are essential to your future career. We will prepare you with both the theory and practical experience to skillfully and responsibly engage in communication in your chosen field.
Be skilled in your speech. Be effective in your writing. Be ready to make a difference. Be TIU.
Requirements for this degree total 45 hours. This includes 27 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:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COM 120 | Survey of Communication Theory | 3 hours |
| COM 204 | Mass Communication | 3 hours |
| See All Required Courses | ||
During your time at TIU, you will have the chance to work with TIU's communication & marketing department on key initiatives for the university.
If you are looking at another program at TIU, but want to gain some of the skills that you would in the major, you might want to consider adding a minor to your degree:
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 TIU prepared to excel in any number of demanding careers!
"I learned to appreciate the opportunity (public speaking) affords us to instruct, teach and sometimes even inspire an audience."
“It has challenged me to step out of my comfort zone...”
Our hope is that when you graduate, you will be prepared with the writing skills, speaking abilities, and strategic thinking capacities to be an effective communicator in the field you choose to pursue.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Communication Core (27 hours) | ||
| Overview of Communication (9 hours) | ||
| Select three of the following courses: | ||
| 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 (18 hours) | ||
| 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 | Prepracticum two semesters | 1 hour each |
| COM 450X | Internship | 3 hours |
| GPH 100 | Design Software I | 2 hours |
| GPH 200 | Design Software II | -or- |
| GPH 270 | Web Design | 3 hours |
| Concentrations | ||
| Business Communication Concentration (18 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 |
| BUS 334 | Advertising 3 hours | |
| COM 490 | Communication Capstone 3 hours | |
| Contemporary Media Concentration (18 hours) | ||
| COM 14 | Introduction to Public Relations | 3 hours |
| COM 440X | Topics in Media Studies | 3 hours |
| COM 441X | Practicum | 1 hour |
| GPH 110 | Graphic Design I | 3 hours |
| GPH 210 | Graphic Design II | 3 hours |
| GPH 300 | Design Software III | 2 hours |
| GPH 230 | Photography | -or- |
| GPH 260 | Typography | 3 hours |
| Communication for Ministry Concentration (18 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 |
| CM 342 | Relational Skills for Ministry | 3 hours |
| Choose one: | ||
| 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 |
| Relational Communication Concentration (18 hours) | ||
| 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 |
| Choose one: | ||
| PSY 300 | Personality Theories | 3 hours |
| PSY 350 | Social Psychology | 3 hours |