Academic Program Model

Communication Studies (AA.SPCH)

The Communication Studies transfer program emphasizes the importance of developing a variety of communication skills for numerous careers. The program prepares students for the junior and senior levels of study in Communications Studies in areas including persuasion, interpersonal, group, digital, and mass media.

This program follows Math Pathway #1. Math requirements for a specific major may vary from one institution to another. Please consult with an academic counselor or academic advisor to confirm the pathway that is applicable to your major and transfer institution.

FIRST YEAR
First Semester		Hours
ENG-119	Composition I Pathway ENG-119 Composition I Pathway Students will study the writing process by reading essays illustrating a variety of rhetorical strategies, analyzing texts, and writing, revising, and editing short essays. Course is for students who have assessed into developmental English, receiving supplemental instruction for course completion. Course Outline * OR
ENG-120	Composition I ENG-120 Composition I Students will study the writing process by reading essays that illustrate a variety of rhetorical strategies, analyzing writing tasks and texts, and writing, revising, and editing short essays. Course Outline *	3.0
RTV-150	Introduction to Broadcasting RTV-150 Introduction to Broadcasting Emphasis is placed on all aspects of the broadcasting industry including history, digital radio, high definition television, programming, the FCC, advertising, and responsibility to society. A brief explanation of the technical operations of a station is presented. Course Outline	3.0
SPE-111	Intro to Speech Communication SPE-111 Intro to Speech Communication Focuses on the fundamental principles and methods of selection, analyzing, organizing, developing and communicating information, evidence, and points of view to audiences. Course Outline	3.0
--- ---	Social/Behavioral Science (IAI S) --- --- Social/Behavioral Science (IAI S) No Description Available	3.0
--- ---	Physical and Life Sciences (IAI P or IAI L) --- --- Physical and Life Sciences (IAI P or IAI L) No Description Available	4.0
	Semester Totals	16.0
Second Semester
SPE-200	Interpersonal Communication SPE-200 Interpersonal Communication Principles and practices of oral communication emphasizing message formation and delivery, listening, perception, awareness of verbal and non-verbal codes, and managing conflict. Course Outline	3.0
ENG-121	Composition II ENG-121 Composition II Students will learn how to find, use, assess and document research sources, producing an extended writing project based primarily on library research. Course Outline *	3.0
--- ---	Humanities and Fine Arts (IAI H) --- --- Humanities and Fine Arts (IAI H) No Description Available	3.0
--- ---	Physical and Life Sciences (IAI P or IAI L) --- --- Physical and Life Sciences (IAI P or IAI L) No Description Available	3.0
--- ---	Elective --- --- Elective No Description Available	3.0
	Semester Totals	15.0

SECOND YEAR
First Semester		Hours
SPE-213	Intro/Group Discussion SPE-213 Intro/Group Discussion Focuses on the principles and application of public and closed group discussions with emphases on purposes and common forms, critical analyses and participation. Course Outline * +	3.0
MAT-115	General Education Pathway MAT-115 General Education Pathway Survey of mathematical topics including set theory, consumer/financial math, measurement and statistics. Problem solving projects involving detailed written solutions required. Calculators and computers will be used. Intended for students that don't assess directly into MAT-116. Includes supplemental instruction lab Course Outline OR
MAT-116	General Education Math MAT-116 General Education Math Survey of mathematical topics with emphasis on solutions to real life problems. Topics will include set theory, consumer/financial math, measurement, and statistics. Problem solving projects involving detailed written solutions will be required. Calculators and computers will be used. Course Outline * OR
MAT-124	Statistics Pathway MAT-124 Statistics Pathway Application of elementary principles of descriptive statistics. Elements of probability, sampling techniques, binomial and normal distribution, correlation/regression and hypothesis testing. Graphing calculator and Excel required. Intended for students that don't assess directly into MAT-125 Statistics. Includes supplemental instruction lab. Course Outline * OR
MAT-125	Statistics MAT-125 Statistics Application of elementary principles of descriptive statistics including frequency distribution, graphical presentation, measures of center, location and variation. Elements of probability, sampling techniques, binomial and normal distribution, correlation/regression and hypothesis testing. Graphing calculator and Excel required. Course Outline *	3.0
--- ---	Humanities and Fine Arts (IAI H or IAI F) --- --- Humanities and Fine Arts (IAI H or IAI F) No Description Available	3.0
--- ---	Social/Behavioral Science (IAI S) --- --- Social/Behavioral Science (IAI S) No Description Available	3.0
--- ---	Elective --- --- Elective No Description Available	3.0
	Semester Totals	15.0
Second Semester
SPE-220	Persuasive Speaking SPE-220 Persuasive Speaking Studies audience attitudes, logical lines of reasoning, and emotional appeals used in causing an audience to accept different views or to adopt recommended courses of actions. Course Outline *	3.0
--- ---	Social/Behavioral Science (IAI S) --- --- Social/Behavioral Science (IAI S) No Description Available	3.0
--- ---	Humanities and Fine Arts (IAI F) --- --- Humanities and Fine Arts (IAI F) No Description Available	3.0
--- ---	Electives --- --- Electives No Description Available	9.0
	Semester Totals	18.0

Total Program Hours

64.0

Suggested Electives
RTV-155	Radio TV Announcing RTV-155 Radio TV Announcing The principles of broadcast announcing are discussed and are applied to reading commercials, news, voice tracking, sports, and on-air music announcing. Interviewing techniques and the relationship between the announcer and the public are included. Course Outline +	3.0
RTV-160	Radio Station Operation RTV-160 Radio Station Operation A practical demonstration course to begin "on air" work. In addition to air time, other duties such as news gathering, production, programming, etc. are assigned. Reading meters, filling out operating logs and editing audio are also incorporated. Course Outline +++	5.0
RTV-165	Broadcast Writing RTV-165 Broadcast Writing The principles of broadcast journalism and copy writing are presented along with oral style, editing, rewriting stories, and writing commercials that sell. The legal aspects of libel and slander are discussed. Course Outline +	4.0
RTV-175	Broadcast Sales RTV-175 Broadcast Sales Broadcast selling principles from the Radio Advertising Bureau are presented. Conducting a client needs analysis and servicing an account are stressed. Analysis of surveys is included. The Radio Marketing Professional national exam is given as part of the course. Course Outline +++	3.0
RTV-180	Basic TV Production RTV-180 Basic TV Production The course is designed to acquaint students with various aspects of professional TV studio production. Technical proficiency in basic camera operation direction and non-linear editing are stressed. Actual production of interviews, commercials, and news are included. Course Outline +	3.0
RTV-185	Advanced Radio Production RTV-185 Advanced Radio Production In this course students polish the skills and techniques of boardwork, announcing, voice tracking, news and sports writing, and production. The importance of promotion, management of station personnel, and programming a station for profit are stressed. Course Outline +++	4.0
--- ---	Any Approved Elective/Career Elective --- --- Any Approved Elective/Career Elective No Description Available	3.0

This is a sample list of major requirements. University
requirements vary by institution. Consult a counselor or
academic advisor before registering. Specific graduation
requirements are identified through degree audit.
Additional courses in reading, English and mathematics may
be required based on placement scores.
Call Counseling Services: 217-234-5232
Email: counsel@lakelandcollege.edu

Faculty Contact: Salisa L. Olmsted
Faculty Email: shortens@lakelandcollege.edu
Faculty Phone: 217-234-5271

*	There are prerequisites, course requisites, or minimum
*	placement test scores for this course.
**	Electives must be approved by the Program Coordinator
+	Course only offered fall semester
++	Course only offered spring and summer semester
+++	Course only offered spring semester
++++	Course offered in summer term only
^	SOS 050 Human Relations and PSY 271 Introduction to
^	Psychology cannot be used as a social science elective
^^	Consult Academic Advisor for appropriate course
^^^	Course requires a 30-hour practicum experience in addition
^^^	to classroom lecture hours
^^^^	ECE 120 and ECE 125 must be taken the same semester