The Communication faculty offer a unique blend of real-life experience and academic preparation. Our students have rare opportunities to experience small class sizes while also receiving hands-on instruction. FHU maintains its own radio station (WFHU) and television station (FHn) as well as a newspaper, The Bell Tower.
Recent Communication alumni have proceeded to graduate school in Communication. Others have been accepted into law school. Still others have found successful careers in broadcasting, web design, promotions, sales, management and other exciting careers.
Our courses cover the essentials necessary to prepare students for success in the classroom, in the workplace, and in life. You’ll find professors who care about you and who want you to succeed. For more information about a degree in general Communication, please contact Dr. Garvis Semore at gsemore@fhu.edu.
4-Year Plans
To make your path to graduation a little easier, 4-year plans for students planning to major in Communication have been created:
2011-2012 4-Year Plans
Bachelor of Arts in Communication
Bachelor of Science in Communication
Degree Requirements
Course of Study for a B.A. or B.S. Major in Communication* For a complete listing of requirements for graduation, see Academics: "Degree/Graduation Requirements." *A portfolio is required in addition to course requirements. | I. General Education Requirements | 52 hours |
| (Listed in this catalog under Academics: "General Education Display") |
| Plus Humanities Course for B.A. Degree | 3-4 |
| | OR Plus Math/Science Course for B.S. Degree | 3-4 |
| | | 55-56 hours |
| II. Major Requirements | |
| COM 240 | Public Speaking | 3 hours |
| COM 241 | Small Group Communication OR | 3 |
| COM 243 | Interpersonal Communication | (3) |
| COM 340 | Argumentation | 3 |
| COM 341 | Mass Media Research Methods (W) | 3 |
| COM 342 | Theories of Mass Communication (W) | 3 |
| COM 345 | Persuasion OR | 3 |
| COM 349 | Great Speeches | (3) |
| COM 396 | Field Laboratory | 1 |
| COM 399I | Special Topics in Communication | 3 |
| COM 496 | Field Laboratory | 1 |
| JOU 274 | Basic Reporting (W) | 3 |
| COM | Electives | 6 |
| | | 35 hours |
| III. Electives (including additional Bible) | 41-42 hours |