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	2020-2021 William R. Kellett School of Undergraduate and Graduate Studies Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG] 																	 
	    Communication, B.A.
				
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				Students who have successfully completed a B.A. in Communication from Lakeland University should be able to: 
	- Communicate effectively in informative, persuasive, and group public speaking situations.
 
	- Create messages appropriate to the audience, purpose, and context.
 
	- Use and discuss key communication & new media concepts and terminology.
 
	- Critically analyze discourse.
 
	- Write original works in accordance with professional, industry, or graduate school expectations.
 
	- Create effective communications in digital and new media contexts.
 
	- Develop and implement communication strategies to engage a broader community beyond the classroom.
 
	- Practice ethical communication principles to communicate in a diverse and globally connected society.
 
 
			 
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		Major Requirements (48-59 semester hours)
 Students must choose one of the following tracks:
 Cooperative Education Track
 Complete the following core courses:
 At least twenty-three (23) semester hours from the following:
 Complete a minimum of nine (9) semester hours from the following*:
 At least one (1) course must be numbered 300 or above. Complete the following core courses:
 Complete a minimum of fifteen (15) semester hours from the following*:
 At least one (1) course must be COM designated and numbered 300 or above, and no more than two (2) non-COM designated courses may count towards the fifteen semester hours. *Note:
  - COM 280  and COM 480  can only be taken once each for credit towards requirements. 
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