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International Communication Major (Bachelor of Arts)

A student majoring in international communication must complete the major core requirements for a total of 66 hours (plus cognates), the general studies program, and all baccalaureate degree requirements as outlined in this bulletin.

Core Requirements:

COMM 135/VISF 135Essentials of Filmmaking

4
COMM 145Media and Culture

4
COMM 325Multicultural Communication

3
COMM 475Communication Theory

3
COMM 487Senior Project

1
COMM 490Internship

0-4; 4
COMM 495Communication Colloquium

0
COMM 496Communication Research I

3
COMM 497Communication Research II

1
JOUR 245Media Writing

4
PREL 349Social Media Strategies

3
PREL 333/MKTG 333Strategies for Fundraising

4
PREL 481/MKTG 481Public Relations

4
SPCH 101Fundamentals of Speech Communication

4
SPCH 207Small Group Communication

4
or
SPCH 407Advanced Small Group Communication

4
ACA Requirements

24
Total Credit Hours:66

COMM 495: four colloquia required

ACA Requirements: ACA language and culture classes. (Three continuous quarters abroad are required. Students may take one academic year abroad or one summer plus two quarters.)  Check the articulations assessments for what courses at each international ACA school will apply toward WWU requirements/electives here: wallawalla.edu/adventist-colleges-abroad. Some courses will not count toward your major. Ask your advisor or the Records Office for help.

Cognates:

ANTH 225Cultural Anthropology

4
or
SOCI 236Privilege and Oppression

4
ENGL 223Research Writing (WD)

3
LANG 406Language and Culture

3
RELH 303World Religions

4

Choose one of the following ECON courses:

ECON 211Principles of Macroeconomics

4
ECON 220Principles of Global Development

4
ECON 488/FINA 488International Trade and Finance

4

Choose one of the following MGMT/MKTG courses:

MGMT 371Principles of Management

4
MKTG 381Principles of Marketing (WD)

4
MGMT 470/MKTG 470Principles of Project Management

4
MGMT 488/MKTG 488Global Management and Marketing

4

Recommended:

COMM 148Creativity and Innovation

3
COMM 357Communication Law and Ethics

4
COMM 360Social and Spiritual Influence through Media

3