Overview
"I have the ability to tailor my major however I'd like by taking classes that interest me and classes that I think will benefit me in the future."
The Communication Studies major or minor at Trevecca Nazarene University is for those who want to explore a variety of communication career options.
This program provides a broad-based study of human communication and allows students the flexibility of putting together their own individualized plan of study in the discipline. Students whose programs consist primarily of dramatic arts and public speaking courses will be awarded the Bachelor of Arts degree. Students who concentrate in interpersonal, organizational, mass media, and journalism course work will be awarded the Bachelor of Science degree.
What our students say
"I absolutely love being a communications major. The professors are nothing but helpful, generous, and so genuinely excited to teach us. I knew from the first communication class I took it was the right decision and that communication studies was for me!"
Laura Beth Winchester ‘17
"The Communication Studies Department at Trevecca not only has given me an extensive and thorough education, but it has given me a community of close friends and caring teachers within Trevecca."
Jessica Walters '16
"The variety and freedom of my major allows me to customize my degree to fit my interests. It gives me a broad number of choices, as broad as my personality."
Jasper Strong ‘17
"I appreciate how the professors communicate. Before I transferred here, professors just treated everyone like 'another student.' At Trevecca, I feel that my professors and advisor are actually for me. They encourage and teach me as a unique person rather than a typical student.
Maci Shingleton ‘15
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Core Classes
Theories of Communication
COM 3010
Surveys the major theories of human communication. The study will focus on the origins, usefulness, and limitations of each theory for understanding communication events. This course will help prepare students to analyze and interpret human communication in all its forms (intrapersonal communication, interpersonal communication, small group transactions, organizational communication, public speaking, drama, and mass communication).
Course Hours: 3
Advanced Public Speaking
COM 4000
Gives students practical experience in the preparation and presentation of the speeches that are usually required in business and the professions. Areas of instruction include speech making, oral reading of reports, and speech for radio and television.
Course Hours: 3
Career Internship in Communication Studies
COM 4510
Intensive study, observation, and participation in various field projects designed and contracted between the student and instructor. Internships will be arranged in conjunction with the student's major. Supervision is coordinated with the Career Services Office. Maximum of 6 hours. Graded S/U.
Course Hours: 1-3
Research Methods in Communications Studies
COM 4550
Introduces students to the most commonly used qualitative and quantitative methods of research associated with the discipline of communication.
Course Hours: 3
Senior Project in Communication Studies
COM 4800
All majors in the Department of Communication Studies are required to present a senior project as a public performance. The project should relate to the student's specialized interest in the field, demonstrate his or her acquired skills, and be academically and vocationally beneficial as a culminative experience. The project must be approved by the faculty advisor at least one semester in advance. The number of credits is contingent upon the number of hours given to the project [40+ hours for one (1) credit; 80+ for two (2) credits.] Graded S/U.
Course Hours: 1-2
Overview
"I have the ability to tailor my major however I'd like by taking classes that interest me and classes that I think will benefit me in the future."
The Communication Studies major or minor at Trevecca Nazarene University is for those who want to explore a variety of communication career options.
This program provides a broad-based study of human communication and allows students the flexibility of putting together their own individualized plan of study in the discipline. Students whose programs consist primarily of dramatic arts and public speaking courses will be awarded the Bachelor of Arts degree. Students who concentrate in interpersonal, organizational, mass media, and journalism course work will be awarded the Bachelor of Science degree.
What our students say
"I absolutely love being a communications major. The professors are nothing but helpful, generous, and so genuinely excited to teach us. I knew from the first communication class I took it was the right decision and that communication studies was for me!"
Laura Beth Winchester ‘17
"The Communication Studies Department at Trevecca not only has given me an extensive and thorough education, but it has given me a community of close friends and caring teachers within Trevecca."
Jessica Walters '16
"The variety and freedom of my major allows me to customize my degree to fit my interests. It gives me a broad number of choices, as broad as my personality."
Jasper Strong ‘17
"I appreciate how the professors communicate. Before I transferred here, professors just treated everyone like 'another student.' At Trevecca, I feel that my professors and advisor are actually for me. They encourage and teach me as a unique person rather than a typical student.
Maci Shingleton ‘15
