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Bachelor of Science in Communication
The Communication Program Curriculum
 Twenty-first century careers require up-to-date skills and technical
knowledge, and both are sharpened in Embry-Riddle’s Communication
program. They are skills that prepare students to enter and succeed
in a range of careers so wide they cannot all be listed because they
depend on emerging technology.
Learn the basics in a variety of traditional communication
courses, including Introduction to
Media, Media Relations I, Introduction to News
Writing,and Mass Communication Law and
Ethics.
Hone your skills in three key courses: Science and
Technology Communication,Aviation and
Aerospace Communication,and Environmental
Communication.
Steep yourself in aviation and aerospace vocabulary
and concepts in Principles of Aeronautical
Science, History of Aviation and Introduction to
Space, knowledge that will prove essential to anyone
seeking to enter one of these dynamic industries
Gain important perspectives about science and
technologies in Technology & Modern
Civilization, Evolution of Scientific Thought, and
Contemporary Issues in Science
The program aims to produce graduates with the outstanding portfolios
and workplace skills that will make them competitive for a variety of
communication jobs in the fast-moving world of aviation/aerospace.
Degree Requirements (from the current catalog)
The Bachelor of Science degree in Communication requires successful completion of a minimum of 120 credit hours, of which 40 credit hours must be upper-division courses (300-400 level).
The Communication program requires coursework in General Education, the Communication Core, Communication Specified Electives, a Minor, and Open Electives:
General Education
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Credit |
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*Embry-Riddle courses in the general education categories of Communication Theory and Skills, Humanities, and Social Sciences may be chosen from the list below, assuming prerequisite requirements are met. Courses from other institutions are acceptable if they fall into these broad categories.
COMMUNICATION THEORY AND SKILLS
COM 122,219,221
HUMANITIES
Lower Level: HU 140-146
Upper Level: 300-400 level
SOCIAL SCIENCES
Lower Level: EC 200,210,211 (EC 200 is not acceptable together with EC 210 or EC 211 or their equivalent.), PSY 101, SS 110, 120, 130
Upper Level: HU 319,363,415,375,412,420,460, SS 325, 326, 332, 333, 336, 363
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| Communication Theory & Skills |
9 |
| Computer Science |
3 |
| Lower-Level Humanities* |
3 |
| Mathematics |
6 |
| Physical and Life Sciences |
6 |
| Lower-Level Social Sciences* |
6 |
| HU/SS 300-400 level* |
3 |
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Total Credits
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36
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Core Requirements
The communication core has three components: Required Communication Course, Aviation and Aerospace Foundation Courses and Science Foundation Courses.
Required Courses
This component of the Communication Core requires students to complete eight courses, including the following:
Required Courses
| Course |
Title |
Credit |
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| COM 260 |
Introduction to Media |
3 |
| COM 265 |
Introdcution to News Writing |
3 |
| COM 225 |
Science & Technology Communication |
3 |
| COM 320 |
Mass Communication Law & Ethics |
3 |
| COM 322 |
Aviation & Aerospace Communication |
3 |
| COM 350 |
Environmental Communication |
3 |
| COM 410 |
Advanced Professional Writing |
3 |
| -OR- |
| COM 360 |
Media Relations I |
3 |
| CE 396/7 |
Internship/Co-Op |
3 |
| -OR- |
| COM 399/499 |
Directed Study |
3 |
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Total Credits
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24
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Aviation/Aerospace Foundation Courses
This component of the Communication Core requires students to complete two
courses from among the following:
Aviation/Aerospace Foundation Courses
| Course |
Title |
Credit |
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| AS 120 |
Principles of Aeronautical Science |
3 |
| SS 130 |
History of Aviation |
3 |
| SP 110 |
Introduction to Space Flight |
3 |
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Total Credits
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6
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Science Foundation Courses
This component of the Communication Core requires students to complete two
courses from among the following:
Science Foundation Courses
| Course |
Title |
Credit |
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| HU 335 |
Technology & Modern Civilization |
3 |
| SS/PS 302 |
Evolution of Scientific Thought |
3 |
| HU 302 |
Contemporary Issues in Science |
3 |
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Total Credits
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6
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Total Credits for Communication Core
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36
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Specified Electives
To supplement coursework from the Communication Core, students complete five classes selected from among the following specified electives in Communication, Humanities, and Scocial Sciences:
Specified Electives
| Course |
Title |
Credit |
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| COM 364 |
Visual Design |
3 |
| COM 411 |
Web Design Workshop |
3 |
| COM 412 |
Advanced Technical Writing |
3 |
| COM 415 |
Nonverbal Communication |
3 |
| COM 460 |
Media Relations II |
3 |
| HU 143 |
Introduction to Rhetoric |
3 |
| HU 319 |
Advanced Speech |
3 |
| HU 363 |
Communication and Society |
3 |
| HU 375 |
Nature of Language |
3 |
| HU 420 |
Applied Cross-Cultural Communication |
3 |
| EE 462 |
Electrical Engineering I with Laboratory |
3 |
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International Relations Course(s), including SS 325, 326, 332, 333, 334, 336, 363 |
3 each |
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Total Credits
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15
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Minor
In consultation with their advisor and/or Communication program coordinator, students select a minor that enhances their knowldege base and increases their job prospects. Total credits in the minor vary, depending on the minor chosen. Suggested minors include:
Minor
| Minors |
Required Credits |
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| Environmental Studies |
15-16 |
| Human Factors |
15 |
| International Relations |
15 |
| Business Administration |
18 |
| Information Technology |
18 |
| Aeronautical Studies |
18-19 |
| Aviation Safety |
15 |
| Aviation Weather |
15 |
| Space Studies |
15 |
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Open Electives
Students complete open electives, experiencing the breadth of curriculum offerings of the University or selecting an additional minor.
Open Electives
| Open Electives: Total Credits |
14-18 |
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Total Degree Credits
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120
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