Communication Studies Degrees

The Department of Communication Studies at Simpson College provides a broad-based study of theories and competencies relevant to various human communication encounters. The evening program provides three specific majors of study: 1) Journalism and Mass Communication 2) Corporate Communication and 3) Rhetoric and Speech Communication. Communication studies at Simpson proceeds from the assumption that a core set of theories, values and principles common to the majors should form the backbone of the student's academic preparation.

Consistent with the objectives of a liberal arts education, communication studies majors are strongly encouraged to pursue a minor or a second major in a related field. The particular field selected will vary given the student's educational and professional goals. However, students may not double major in more than one communication studies major, nor may they pursue a major-minor within communication studies.

We offer three minors in the evening program: 1) Journalism and Mass Communication 2) Corporate Communication and 3) Rhetoric and Speech Communication.

Communication Studies Course Descriptions

JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION MAJOR

The major in Journalism and Mass Communication is designed to provide a proper grounding in the concepts and competencies necessary for students pursuing careers in print media, broadcasting and other mass communication fields.

B.A. Degree Requirements for a Journalism and Mass Communication Major
Major course requirements, 36 hours
Cornerstone Requirements, 37 (beyond those satisfied by a major requirement)
Writing Competency (Eng 102), 3
Mathematics Competency (Math 110), 3
Elective requirements, 49
Total Credits, 128 hours

Course requirements for major:
___ Comm 101 Introduction to Communication Studies, 3
___ Comm 211 Beginning Newswriting and Reporting, 3
___ Comm 220 Mass Communication and Society, 3
___ Comm 301 Law of Mass Communication, 3
___ Comm 303 Ethics in Mass Communication, 3
___ Comm 311 Editing and Design, 3
___ Comm 375 Gender, Race, Class, & Media, 3
___ Comm 399J Portofolio in Journalism and Mass Communication, 0

One course in professional development:**
___ Comm 130/165/230/240 (Practicum), 3
___ Comm 319 Internship in Communication, 3

Communication Studies electives (at least 3 hours at the 300-level), 9

Total hours in major, 36

CORPORATE COMMUNICATION MAJOR

The major in Corporate Communication is designed to provide a proper grounding in the concepts and competencies necessary for students pursuing careers in public relations, advertising, integrated marketing communications and related fields:

B.A. Degree Requirements for a Corporate Communication Major
Major course requirements, 39 hours
Cornerstone Requirements, 34 (beyond those satisfied by a major requirement)
Writing Competency (Eng 102), 3
Mathematics Competency (Math 110), 3
Elective requirements, 49
Total Credits, 128 hours

Courses required for major:
___ Comm 101 Introduction to Communication Studies, 3
___ Comm 102 Public Speaking in Society, 3
___ Comm 211 Beginning Newswriting and Reporting, 3
___ Comm 222 Principles of Public Relations, 3
___ Comm 237 Beginning Graphic Design, 3
___ Acct 251 Principles of Accounting I, 3
___ Comm 301 The Law of Mass Communication, 3
___ Comm 345 Public Relations/Advertising Writing & Strategies*, 3
___ Comm 360 Corporate Communication Seminar, 3
___ Comm 399C Portfolio in Corporate Communication, 0

One course in Advertising:
          ___ Comm 341 Advertising*, 3
          ___ Comm 346 Advertising and Culture, 3

One course in cultural diversity:
          ___ Comm 342 Rhetoric, Gender and Culture, 3
          ___ Comm 375 Gender, Race and Class in Media, 3

One course in professional development:**
___ Comm 130/165/230/240 (Practicum), 3
___ Comm 319 Internship in Communication, 3

Total hours in major, 36

* Prerequisites apply
**Students with professional development outside the Simpson curriculum may have this requirement waved at the discretion of the department chair. In such cases, any 300-level communication studies course may be substituted.

RHETORIC AND SPEECH COMMUNICATION MAJOR

The major in Rhetoric and Speech Communication is preparation for a variety of careers in government, education, and social and human services. In combination with the Management major, it may lead to careers in business. It is also excellent preparation for law and graduate school in communication.

B.A. Degree Requirements for a Rhetoric and Speech Communication Major
Major course requirements, 36 hours
Cornerstone Requirements, 37 (beyond those satisfied by a major requirement)
Writing Competency (Eng 102), 3
Mathematics Competency (Math 110), 3
Elective requirements, 49
Total Credits,128 hours

Courses required for major:
___ Comm 101 Introduction to Communication Studies, 3
___ Comm 102 Public Speaking in Society, 3
___ Comm 201 Argumentation and Persuasion, 3
___ Comm 350 Rhetorical Theory & Criticism, 3
___ Comm 399R Portofolio in Rhetoric and Speech Communication, 0

One course in human communication:
___ Comm 204 Small Group Communication, 3
___ Comm 205 Interpersonal Communication, 3

One course in cultural diversity:
          ___ Comm 340 Intercultural Communication, 3
          ___ Comm 342 Rhetoric, Gender and Culture, 3
          ___ Comm 375 Gender, Race, Class and Media, 3

One course in professional development:*
___ Comm 130 / 165 / 230 / 240 Practicum, 3
___ Comm 319 Internship in Communication, 3

Communication electives (at least 3 hours must be at the 300-level), 12

Total hours in major, 33

JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION MINOR

Courses required for minor:
___Comm 101 Introduction to Communication Studies, 3
___Comm 211 Beginning Newswriting and Reporting, 3
___Comm 220 Mass Communication and Society, 3
___Comm 301 Law of Mass Communication, 3
___Comm 303 Ethics in Mass Communication, 3
___Comm 311 Editing and Design, 3

Total hours in minor, 18

CORPORATE COMMUNICATION MINOR

Courses required for minor:
___ Comm 101 Introduction to Communication Studies, 3
___ Comm 211 Beginning Newswriting and Reporting, 3
___ Comm 222 Principles of Public Relations, 3
___ Comm 301 The Law of Communication , 3
___ Comm 375 Gender, Race & Class in Media, 3

One course in advertising:
___ Comm 341 Advertising*, 3
___ Comm 346 Advertising & Culture, 3

Total hours in minor, 18

RHETORIC AND SPEECH COMMUNICATION MINOR

Courses required for minor:
___ Comm 101 Introduction to Communication Studies, 3
___ Comm 102 Public Speaking in Society, 3
___ Comm 201 Argumentation and Persuasion, 3
___ Comm 350 Rhetorical Theory & Criticism, 3

One course in human communication:
___ Comm 204 Small Group Communication, 3
___ Comm 205 Interpersonal Communication, 3

One course in cultural diversity:
___ Comm 340 Intercultural Communication, 3
___ Comm 342 Rhetoric, Gender & Culture, 3
___ Comm 375 Gender, Race, Class & Media, 3

Total hours in minor, 18


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Communication Studies The Department of Communication Studies at Simpson College provides a broad-based study of theories and competencies relevant to various human communication encounters. The evening program provides three specific majors of study: 1) Journalism and Mass Communication 2) Corporate Communication and 3) Rhetoric and Speech Communication. Communication studies at Simpson proceeds from the assumption that a core set of theories, values and principles common to the majors should form the backbone of the student's academic preparation. Consistent with the objectives of a liberal arts education, communication studies majors are strongly encouraged to pursue a minor or a second major in a related field. The particular field selected will vary given the student's educational and professional goals. However, students may not double major in more than one communication studies major, nor may they pursue a major-minor within communication studies. We offer three minors in the evening program: 1) Journalism and Mass Communication 2) Corporate Communication and 3) Rhetoric and Speech Communication. Communication Studies Course Descriptions JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION MAJOR The major in Journalism and Mass Communication is designed to provide a proper grounding in the concepts and competencies necessary for students pursuing careers in print media, broadcasting and other mass communication fields. B.A. Degree Requirements for a Journalism and Mass Communication Major Major course requirements, 36 hours Cornerstone Requirements, 37 (beyond those satisfied by a major requirement) Writing Competency (Eng 102), 3 Mathematics Competency (Math 110), 3 Elective requirements, 49 Total Credits, 128 hours Course requirements for major: ___ Comm 101 Introduction to Communication Studies, 3 ___ Comm 211 Beginning Newswriting and Reporting, 3 ___ Comm 220 Mass Communication and Society, 3 ___ Comm 301 Law of Mass Communication, 3 ___ Comm 303 Ethics in Mass Communication, 3 ___ Comm 311 Editing and Design, 3 ___ Comm 375 Gender, Race, Class, & Media, 3 ___ Comm 399J Portofolio in Journalism and Mass Communication, 0 One course in professional development: ___ Comm 130/165/230/240 (Practicum), 3 ___ Comm 319 Internship in Communication, 3 Communication Studies electives (at least 3 hours at the 300-level), 9 Total hours in major, 36 CORPORATE COMMUNICATION MAJOR The major in Corporate Communication is designed to provide a proper grounding in the concepts and competencies necessary for students pursuing careers in public relations, advertising, integrated marketing communications and related fields: B.A. Degree Requirements for a Corporate Communication Major** Major course requirements, 39 hours Cornerstone Requirements, 34 (beyond those satisfied by a major requirement) Writing Competency (Eng 102), 3 Mathematics Competency (Math 110), 3 Elective requirements, 49 Total Credits, 128 hours Courses required for major: ___ Comm 101 Introduction to Communication Studies, 3 ___ Comm 102 Public Speaking in Society, 3 ___ Comm 211 Beginning Newswriting and Reporting, 3 ___ Comm 222 Principles of Public Relations, 3 ___ Comm 237 Beginning Graphic Design, 3 ___ Acct 251 Principles of Accounting I, 3 ___ Comm 301 The Law of Mass Communication, 3 ___ Comm 345 Public Relations/Advertising Writing & Strategies, 3 ___ Comm 360 Corporate Communication Seminar, 3 ___ Comm 399C Portfolio in Corporate Communication, 0 One course in Advertising: ___ Comm 341 Advertising, 3 ___ Comm 346 Advertising and Culture, 3 One course in cultural diversity: ___ Comm 342 Rhetoric, Gender and Culture, 3 ___ Comm 375 Gender, Race and Class in Media, 3 One course in professional development:** ___ Comm 130/165/230/240 (Practicum), 3 ___ Comm 319 Internship in Communication, 3 Total hours in major, 36 * Prerequisites apply Students with professional development outside the Simpson curriculum may have this requirement waved at the discretion of the department chair. In such cases, any 300-level communication studies course may be substituted. RHETORIC AND SPEECH COMMUNICATION MAJOR The major in Rhetoric and Speech Communication is preparation for a variety of careers in government, education, and social and human services. In combination with the Management major, it may lead to careers in business. It is also excellent preparation for law and graduate school in communication. B.A. Degree Requirements for a Rhetoric and Speech Communication Major** Major course requirements, 36 hours Cornerstone Requirements, 37 (beyond those satisfied by a major requirement) Writing Competency (Eng 102), 3 Mathematics Competency (Math 110), 3 Elective requirements, 49 Total Credits,128 hours Courses required for major: ___ Comm 101 Introduction to Communication Studies, 3 ___ Comm 102 Public Speaking in Society, 3 ___ Comm 201 Argumentation and Persuasion, 3 ___ Comm 350 Rhetorical Theory & Criticism, 3 ___ Comm 399R Portofolio in Rhetoric and Speech Communication, 0 One course in human communication: ___ Comm 204 Small Group Communication, 3 ___ Comm 205 Interpersonal Communication, 3 One course in cultural diversity: ___ Comm 340 Intercultural Communication, 3 ___ Comm 342 Rhetoric, Gender and Culture, 3 ___ Comm 375 Gender, Race, Class and Media, 3 One course in professional development:* ___ Comm 130 / 165 / 230 / 240 Practicum, 3 ___ Comm 319 Internship in Communication, 3 Communication electives (at least 3 hours must be at the 300-level), 12 Total hours in major, 33 JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION MINOR Courses required for minor: ___Comm 101 Introduction to Communication Studies, 3 ___Comm 211 Beginning Newswriting and Reporting, 3 ___Comm 220 Mass Communication and Society, 3 ___Comm 301 Law of Mass Communication, 3 ___Comm 303 Ethics in Mass Communication, 3 ___Comm 311 Editing and Design, 3 Total hours in minor, 18 CORPORATE COMMUNICATION MINOR Courses required for minor: ___ Comm 101 Introduction to Communication Studies, 3 ___ Comm 211 Beginning Newswriting and Reporting, 3 ___ Comm 222 Principles of Public Relations, 3 ___ Comm 301 The Law of Communication , 3 ___ Comm 375 Gender, Race & Class in Media, 3 One course in advertising: ___ Comm 341 Advertising, 3 ___ Comm 346 Advertising & Culture, 3 Total hours in minor, 18 RHETORIC AND SPEECH COMMUNICATION MINOR* Courses required for minor: ___ Comm 101 Introduction to Communication Studies, 3 ___ Comm 102 Public Speaking in Society, 3 ___ Comm 201 Argumentation and Persuasion, 3 ___ Comm 350 Rhetorical Theory & Criticism, 3 One course in human communication: ___ Comm 204 Small Group Communication, 3 ___ Comm 205 Interpersonal Communication, 3 One course in cultural diversity: ___ Comm 340 Intercultural Communication, 3 ___ Comm 342 Rhetoric, Gender & Culture, 3 ___ Comm 375 Gender, Race, Class & Media, 3 Total hours in minor, 18
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