Trine University - School of Professional Studies - Degree Programs

Social Sciences and Humanities (14 Hrs.)
*ECO 213 Microeconomics (3)
or
*ECO 223 Macroeconomics (3)
or
*GOV 113 Introduction to Government (3)
COM 203 Media & Communication (3)
COM 233 Intercultural Communication (3)
*PSY 113 Principles of Psychology (3)

Math and Science (10 Hrs.)
*MA 103 Business Algebra (3)
or
*MA 113 College Algebra (3)
or
*MA 153 Elements of Math (3)
MA 253 Statistics (3)
*Science Elective (4)

Other

FLM 203 Film Appreciation (3)

Math or Science Elective

General Education Elective (3)

General Education Elective (2)

Communication Subject Matter Concentration (46 Hrs.)
COM 123 Introduction to Electronic Media (3)
COM 153 Principles of Public Relations (3)
COM 163 Interpersonal Communication (3)
COM 213 Business Communication (3)
COM 263 Theories & Practices in Communication (3)
COM 363 Persuasion & Argumentation (3)
Three hours in Communication Practica (from COM 101, COM 301 and/or COM 422 (3)

Applied Communication Track (12 Hrs.)
COM 183 Writing for Public Media (3)
COM 353 Public Relations Writing & Production (3)

Choose one of the following:
COM 413 Corporate & Organizational Communication (3)
or
COM 453 Public Relations Planning & Campaigns (3)

Choose three hours from:
COM 4281 Senior Communication Project Proposals (3)
and
COM 4292 Senior Communication Project (3)
or
COM 4013 Senior Capstone Internship in Communication (3)

Communication Electives (13 Hrs.)

Additional Program Requirements (32 Hrs)

UE 111 Adult Learning Orientation (1)

Electives (31)

Total in Degree Program: 120 Hrs.

Bachelor of Science in Communication, Corporate and Organizational Communication Track 120 Hrs.

Program Requirements Required Hours

General Education Requirements 42 Hrs.

Written Communication (6 hrs)
*ENG 103 English Composition I (3)
*ENG 113 English Composition II (3)

Oral Communication (3 Hrs.)
*SP 203 Effective Speaking (3)

Math and Science (10 Hrs.)
*MA 103 Business Algebra (3)
or
*MA 113 College Algebra (3)
or
*MA 153 Elements of Math (3)
MA 253 Statistics (3)
*Science Elective (4)

Other

FLM 203 Film Appreciation (3)

Math or Science Elective

General Education Elective (3)

General Education Elective (2)

Corporate & Organizational Communication Track (12 Hrs.)

COM 353 Public Relations Writing & Production (3)
COM 413 Corporate & Organizational Communication (3)
COM 453 Public Relations Planning & Campaigns (3)
MGT 313 Human Resource Management (3)
MGT 363 Organizational Behavior (3)

Choose three hours from:
COM 4281 Senior Communication Project Proposals (3)
and
COM 4292 Senior Communication Project (3)
or
COM 4013 Senior Capstone Internship in Communication (3)

Choose seven hours from the following:
COM 183 Writing for the Media (3)
COM 301 Campus Media Internship (1)
COM 323 Business of Electronic Media (3)
COM 373 Topics in Communication (3)
COM 422 Campus Media Management (2)
COM 400x Internship in Communication
COM 410x Independent Studies in Communication
INF 273 Video Editing I (3)
ENT 303 Entrepreneurial Leadership (3)
ENT 313 Business Concepts (3)
MGT 323 Leadership (3)
MGT 343 Human Resource Development (3)
PSY 343 Social Psychology (3)

Additional Program Requirements (32 Hrs)

UE 111 Adult Learning Orientation (1)

Electives (31)

Total in Degree Program: 120 Hrs.

Bachelor of Science in Communication, Public Relations and Journalism Track 120 Hours

Program Requirements Required Hours

General Education Requirements 42 Hrs.

Written Communication (6 hrs)
*ENG 103 English Composition I (3)
*ENG 113 English Composition II (3)

Oral Communication (3 Hrs.)
*SP 203 Effective Speaking (3)

Math and Science (10 Hrs.)
*MA 103 Business Algebra (3)
or
*MA 113 College Algebra (3)
or
*MA 153 Elements of Math (3)
MA 253 Statistics (3)
*Science Elective (4)

Other

FLM 203 Film Appreciation (3)

Math or Science Elective

General Education Elective (3)

General Education Elective (2)

Communication Subject Matter Concentration (46 Hrs.)
COM 123 Introduction to Electronic Media (3)
COM 153 Principles of Public Relations (3)
COM 163 Interpersonal Communication (3)
COM 213 Business Communication (3) COM 263 Theories & Practices in Communication (3)
COM 363 Persuasion & Argumentation (3)
Three hours in Communication Practica
(from COM 101, COM 301 and/or COM 422) (3)

Public Relations & Journalism Track (25 Hrs.)
COM 183 Writing for the Media (3)
COM 253 Sports Media & Promotion (3)
COM 353 Public Relations Writing & Production (3)
COM 413 Corporate & Organizational Communication (3)

COM 453 Public Relations Planning & Campaigns (3)

Choose three hours from:
COM 4281 Senior Communication Project Proposals (3)
and
COM 4292 Senior Communication Project (3)
or
COM 4013 Senior Capstone Internship in Communication (3)

Choose seven hours from the following:
COM 283 Sports Writing (3)
COM 301 Campus Media Internship (1)
COM 323 Business of Electronic Media (3)
COM 373 Topics in Communication (3)
COM 422 Campus Media Management (2)
COM 400x Internship in Communication
COM 410x Independent Studies in Communication
INF 273 Video Editing I (3)
ENG 463 Creative Writing (3)
ENT 313 Business Concepts (3)
HPE 313 Principles of Sport & Recreation Management (3)
MK 303 Marketing (3)
MK 323 Integrated Marketing Communication (3)
MK 433 Personal Selling (3)
MK 463 Marketing Research (3)
PSY 343 Social Psychology (3)

Additional Program Requirements (32 Hrs.)

UE 111 Adult Learning Orientation (1)

Electives (31)

Total in Degree Program: 120 Hrs.

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