Nov 21, 2024

2020-2021 Academic Catalog

2020-2021 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Communication and Entrepreneurial Leadership, BA

Landmark College differs from more traditional programs in communication or business because of its interdisciplinary approach, the integration of practical experience, and the emphasis on collaboration and problem solving. This major will provide opportunities for students to engage in professional teamwork, group problem solving, and sustained communication practices to address multi-step production goals. Graduates of the BA-COMEL program will be prepared for entry-level positions in organizational communication, civic organizing, media production, public relations, and various other, related employment scenarios.

To earn the BA-COMEL, students must complete 121 credits which includes the general education core (25 credits not met by major requirements), 66 credits of major requirements (18 credits also meet general education requirements), and 30 credits of open electives. Students must complete at least 45 credits at the 3000/4000 level.

General Education Requirements (43 credits)

31 credits at the 1000 - 2000 Level:

WRT1011 Composition and Rhetoric (3)

WRT1012 Research and Analysis (3)

EDU1011 Perspectives in Learning (3)

COM1011 Intro. to Communication (3) Major Requirement

Humanities Distribution (3)

Natural Science Distribution with lab (4)

Social Science Distribution (3)

Mathematics (3)

Quantitative Reasoning: Economics Course Major Requirement (3)

COM 2021 Interpersonal Communication Major Requirement (3)

12 credits at the 3000 - 4000 Level:

Advanced Writing in the Discipline (3)

Alternative Study: COM Guided Leadership Practicum Major Requirement (3)

COM4000 Capstone Pitch Preparation Major Requirement (3)

COM4001 Senior Capstone Major Requirement (3)

Major Requirements (48 credits)

Organizational Communication (18)

BUS2021 Entrepreneurship and Innovation (3)

MGT2021 Principles of Management (3)

EDU2061 Education & Identity (3)

Plus 3 courses from the organizational communication electives (9)

BUS2011 Effective Business Communication (3)

COM2041 Team-Based Communication (3)

COM2051 Intercultural Communication (3)

COM2071 Public Speaking (3)

COM2082 Collaborative Negotiations (3)

COM2064 Dialogue & Debate (3)

MKT2011 Introduction to Marketing (3)

Organizational Culture (15)

COM3041 Leadership and Facilitation (3)

MGT3xxx Organizational Behavior (3)

Plus 3 courses from the organizational culture electives (9)

COM3021 Relationships and Relational Communication (3)

COM3051 Intercultural Competence (3)

COM3064 Communication Ethics in a New Media World (3)

COM3071 Professional Presentations (3)

COM4xxx Internet, Culture and Communication (3)

MGT3021 Global Marketing (3)

ECN3011 Analysis of 21st Century Issues & Trends (3)

EDU4011 Seminar in Learning Diff, Politics & Culture (3)

PSY4011 Social Identity in a Diverse World (3)

Focus Area (15 credits)

Choose 15 credits in one of two focus areas:

Leadership for Organizational and Social Change or Multimodal Communication and Storytelling

Leadership for Organizational and Social Change BUS3031 Opportunity Management (3) + 12 credits (6 at 3000/4000 level) in one of the following disciplines: Accounting, Anthropology, Communication, Education, Environmental Science, Interdisciplinary Topics, Management, Marketing, Political Science, Psychology, or Sociology

Multimodal Communication and Storytelling COM3084 Persuasion: The Art and Logic of Argument (3) + + 12 credits (6 at 3000/4000 level) in one of the following disciplines: Art, Communication, Computer Science, Creative Writing, Interdisciplinary Topics, Journalism, Literature, Marketing, Music, Photography, Theater, or Video

Electives (30 credits)

15 credits at the 3000/4000 level