Communication (B.S.) - Communication - Resident
Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2026 through summer 2027. This degree plan will remain in effect for students who do not break enrollment or who do not change degree programs, concentrations, or cognates.
General Education/Foundational Skills Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Communication & Information Literacy 1 | ||
| ENGL 101 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
| Communications Elective | 3 | |
| Information Literacy Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Information Literacy Elective | 3 | |
| Technological Solutions & Quantitative Reasoning 1 | ||
| UNIV 101 | Foundational Skills | 1 |
| Math Elective | MATH 114 or higher | 3 |
| Technology Competency 3 | 0-3 | |
| Critical Thinking 1 | ||
| RLGN 105 | Introduction to Biblical Worldview 4 | 2 |
| Critical Thinking Elective | 3 | |
| Civic & Global Engagement 1 | ||
| EVAN 101 | Evangelism and the Christian Life 4 | 2 |
| Cultural Studies Elective | 3 | |
| Social & Scientific Inquiry 1 | ||
| Natural Science Elective | 3 | |
| Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Christianity & Contexts 1 | ||
| BIBL 105 | Old Testament Survey | 2 |
| BIBL 110 | New Testament Survey | 2 |
| THEO 201 | Theology Survey I 4 | 2 |
| THEO 202 | Theology Survey II 4 | 2 |
| Total Hours | 40-43 | |
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Refer to the list of approved general education electives before enrolling in foundational skills requirements
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- 3
All students must pass the Computer Assessment OR complete an applicable INFT course
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Students transferring in 45 or more UG credit hours will have the requirements of RLGN 105 and EVAN 101 waived; Students transferring in 60 or more UG credit hours will also have the requirements of THEO 201 and THEO 202 waived
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Foundational Courses | ||
| SCOM 110 | Media and Culture 1 | 3 |
| Total Hours | 3 | |
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Course may fulfill select general education requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Core | ||
| DMCA 499 | Internship | 3 |
| SCOM 201 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| SCOM 210 | Theoretical Foundations in Communication | 3 |
| SCOM 212 | Criticism of Popular Culture | 3 |
| SCOM 220 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| SCOM 300 | Communication Research | 3 |
| SCOM 325 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| SCOM 330 | Group Communication | 3 |
| SCOM 345 | Persuasion | 3 |
| SCOM 360 | Leadership Communication | 3 |
| SCOM 420 | ||
| SCOM 490 | Crisis Communication and Negotiation | 3 |
| STCO 346 | Persuasive Advertising and Storytelling | 3 |
| STCO 372 | Employee and Organizational Communication | 3 |
| Total Hours | 39 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | ||
| SCOM 315 | Narrative, Story-telling and Performance | 3 |
| SCOM 335 | Argumentation | 3 |
| SCOM 365 | Communication and Christian Ministry | 3 |
| SCOM 370 | Motivational Speaking | 3 |
| SCOM 455 | Communication Theory | 3 |
| SCOM 465 | Rhetorical Theory and Criticism | 3 |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Free Electives | ||
| Choose 10-16 credit hours of Free Electives | 10-16 | |
| Total Hours | 10-16 | |
All applicable prerequisites must be met
Graduation Requirements
- 120 Total hours
- 2.0 Overall grade point average
- 30 Hours must be upper-level courses (300-400 level)
- Grade of 'C' Minimum required for all upper-level courses in the major
- 25% Of major and concentration taken through Liberty University
- 30 Hours must be completed through Liberty University
- Grad App Submission of Degree Completion Application must be completed within the last semester of a student's anticipated graduation date
- CSER All requirements must be satisfied before a degree will be awarded