Communication (B.S.) - Integrated Communication - Resident
Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2023 through summer 2024. 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 |
INQR 101 | Inquiry | 1 |
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 |
RSCH 201 | Research | 3 |
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 | 44-47 |
- 1
Refer to the list of approved general education electives before enrolling in foundational skills requirements
- 2
HIUS 221 Survey of American History I (3 c.h.), HIUS 222 Survey of American History II (3 c.h.), or HIUS 223 Survey of American History I On Site (3 c.h.) is strongly recommended
- 3
All students must pass the Computer Assessment OR complete an applicable INFT course
- 4
Students transferring in 45 or more UG credit hours will have the requirements of RLGN 105 Introduction to Biblical Worldview (2 c.h.) and EVAN 101 Evangelism and the Christian Life (2 c.h.) waived; Students transferring in 60 or more UG credit hours will also have the requirements of THEO 201 Theology Survey I (2 c.h.) and THEO 202 Theology Survey II (2 c.h.) waived
Major Requirements
Code | Title | Hours |
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Major Foundational Courses | ||
SCOM 110 | Media and Culture 1 | 3 |
Total Hours | 3 |
- 1
Course may fulfill select general education requirements
Code | Title | Hours |
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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 | Communication & Diversity | 3 |
SCOM 300 | Communication Research | 3 |
SCOM 325 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
SCOM 330 | Creative Problem Solving in Teams | 3 |
SCOM 345 | Persuasion | 3 |
SCOM 360 | Leadership Communication | 3 |
SCOM 420 | Advanced Public Communication | 3 |
SCOM 490 | Crisis Communication and Negotiation | 3 |
STCO 346 | Persuasive Advertising and Storytelling | 3 |
STCO 372 | Employee and Organizational Communication | 3 |
Total Hours | 42 |
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
Concentration | ||
ARTS 342 | Digital Imaging | 3 |
or ARTS 361 | Digital Photography | |
BUSI 310 | Principles of Management | 3 |
or BUSI 330 | Principles of Marketing | |
SCOM 370 | Motivational Speaking | 3 |
STCO 357 | Public Relations and Promotion Tactics | 3 |
or SCOM 380 | Vendor Communication & Strategic Relations | |
STCO 367 | Best Practices: Strategic Communications Management | 3 |
STCO 422 | Social Media Development | 3 |
Total Hours | 18 |
Code | Title | Hours |
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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