Global Communication Major (Bachelor of Arts)

A student majoring in global communication must complete the major core requirements for a total of 60-65 hours (plus cognates), the general studies program, and all baccalaureate degree requirements as outlined in this bulletin.

Core Requirements:

COMM 145Media and Culture

4

COMM 325Multicultural Communication

3

COMM 475Communication Theory

3

COMM 487Senior Project

1

COMM 495Communication and Languages Colloquium

0

COMM 496Communication Research I

3

COMM 497Communication Research II

1

JOUR 245Media Writing

4

JOUR 349Social Media Strategies

3

or

PREL 333/MKTG 333Strategies for Fundraising

4

LANG 405Multicultural Literature Analysis

4

LANG 406Language and Culture

3

LANG 490International Internship

0-4; 4

PREL 481/MKTG 481Public Relations

4

SPCH 210Interpersonal and Nonverbal Communication

3

or

SPCH 310Advanced Interpersonal and Nonverbal Communication

3

ACA Language Electives

24

Total Credit Hours:67-71

COMM 495: four colloquia required

LANG 490: This is an international internship to be completed in a country where the language studied with ACA is spoken.

ACA Language Electives: 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

RELH 303World Religions

4