Arts, Languages and Letters

Academic Departments and Program Requirements

Arts, Languages and Letters

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Sean Flannery, Department Chair and Program Director - English/Communication

Sister Elaine Glanz, Program Director—Art
Marisa Pereyra, Program Director—Global Languages

Faculty

Sreashi Das
Sean Flannery
Diane S. Grimes
Virginia Lindak
Marisa N. Pereyra
Melissa Rice

Sister Elaine Glanz, Emerita

Programs Offered

Degrees - Majors

Associate of Arts (AA) in Communication
Associate of Arts (AA) in English
Associate of Arts (AA) in General Studies

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Communication with tracks in:

  • Digital Communication/Media
  • Digital Communication/Design
  • Public Relations and Journalism

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English / Professional Writing
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English with Secondary Education Certification

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Interactive Media

Minors

American and British Literature
Art History
Communication
Creative Mindfulness
Film Studies
Global Studies
Graphic Arts
Public Relations and Journalism
Spanish
Spanish for Medical Professions
Sports Communication
Studio Fine Arts

Certificates

Graphic Arts
Irish Studies
Professional Communication
Studio Arts

Art Minors and Certificates

Program Outcomes

Through successfully completing courses in the art programs, students will be able to:

  • develop and practice creative thinking skills;
  • integrate the study of original works of art into their artistic practice;
  • use their understanding of media application, techniques, and processes in their artwork;
  • develop critical thinking skills;
  • understand the visual arts in relation to history, society, diversity, and culture;
  • develop visual literacy;
  • demonstrate proficiency with the basic techniques that will develop observational drawing skills such as contour, proportion, perspective, shading, and mark-making

Art History
(Minor)

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: ART 208, 211, 215, 217, and two courses (6 credits) from the following: ART 102, 200, 216, 218, 219, 401; ENG 329; HIST 200, 239, 360.

Creative Mindfulness
(Minor)

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: ART 102, 220; MUSC 141; nine (9) credits from the following: ART 200 (selected ST courses), 219; COM 207; FYS 100 (mindfulness section); MUSC 101; PHI 314, 331; PSY 250, 331.

Graphic Arts
(Minor)

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: ART 102, 105, 201, 204, 302, and 311.

Studio Fine Arts
(Minor)

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: ART 102, 105, 201, 303, 306, and one course (3 credits) from the following: ART 200, 210, 307, 319, 401, 403

Graphic Arts
(Certificate)

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: ART 102, 105, 201, 204, 302, and 311.

Studio Arts
(Certificate)

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:  ART 102, 201, and four courses (12 credits) from the following: ART 105, 200, 204, 205, 208, 210, 211, 215, 216, 217, 218, 302, 303, 306, 307, 311, 319, 401, 403, 419.

English & Communication Degrees

Program Vision

English/Communication programs remain faithful to the University’s Christian values, demonstrate ongoing care among faculty and students, maintain integrity in programs and courses, and model scholarship in faculty and student achievements. In the spirit of service, the programs enhance students’ communication skills and foster students’ critical thinking across the curriculum. The programs confirm ongoing commitment to producing excellent writers, teachers, professionals, and graduate students.

Program Outcomes

Courses in English/Communication support the liberal arts core, through which students:

  • develop coherent and forceful essays and engage in a recursive writing process
  • demonstrate the ability to consider texts critically: to read, comprehend, summarize, analyze, evaluate, and extrapolate from a variety of source materials
  • define a topic of inquiry for a specific audience and disciplinary area
  • access and evaluate print and non-print information effectively
  • handle acquired information ethically and legally
  • analyze works of literature with reference to literary types, elements, and devices
  • respond to literary works with clearly written essays that demonstrate creative and independent thought.

In the upper-level English courses, students:

  • develop further proficiency in written and spoken English
  • learn the history of the English language and its relationship to other languages
  • read, analyze, interpret, and write about major works of British and American literature with reference to their historical and cultural contexts
  • analyze literature according to relevant historical and contemporary literary movements
  • become familiar with the classics of ancient and medieval literature in translation
  • prepare for careers and further educational opportunities by learn­ing effective oral, written, and technical communication skills.

In the Communication courses, students:

  • acquire a thorough knowledge of communication principles and practice, with a solid grounding in the liberal arts
  • develop proficient written, oral, and technological skills appropriate to relevant careers in the fields of public relations, professional and technical writing, and communication in the business world
  • achieve a balance of theory and practice that can be applied to various communication environments
  • evaluate the role of media in society, including the Internet and film
  • concentrate on writing skills in rhetoric, argument and plain language which yield writing styles that are purpose and audience-centered
  • participate in internships as concrete preparation for future careers prepare for positions in the field of professional communication or for further study in applied communication.

Communication (AA)
(Associate of Arts)

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:  18 credits to include: 100-level literature; three credits from ENG 261-275 (except ENG 271 and ENG 272); COM 305; and three courses (9 credits) chosen from the communication electives.

English (AA)
(Associate of Arts)

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:  18 credits to include: a 100-level literature course; ENG 260; ENG 299; one course (3 credits) from ENG 261-275 (except ENG 271 and ENG 272); and two courses (6 credits) from 300-level English electives.

General Studies (AA)
(Associate of Arts)

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: 24 credits to include: CCS 341, COM 355; ORBH 307 or PSY 324; PHI 312 or 218 or 317; one course (3 credits) in Information Systems, Computer Science, or Interactive Digital Media; one course (3 credits) Humanities elective; and two courses (6 credits) Social Sciences Electives.

Communication– Digital Communication (BA)
(Bachelor of Arts)

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: Communications – Foundational Courses: COM 206 or 224; COM 305, 308, 403, 406; and two courses (6 credits) 200-level or higher English courses.

  • Media: COM 208, 226, 227; COM 332 or INFO 215;  one course (3 credits) in writing from the following: COM 216, 232, 320, or 337; IDM 110; two courses (6 credits) in design from the following: ART 105, 201, 204, 302, 311, or FMD 106; and two courses (6 credits) in media from the following: COM 210, 212, 218, 220, 312, 329, or MKT 309.
  • Design: COM 226, 227; COM 207, 232, or 320; IDM 110; INFO 103 or 105; INFO 120;  two courses (6 credits) from the following design courses: ART 105, 201, 204, 302, 3011, or FMD 106; and two courses (6 credits) from the following media courses: CIS 105, 203, 224; COM 210, 212, 218, 220;  INFO 104, 125, 215, 230.

Communication - Public Relations and Journalism (BA)
(Bachelor of Arts)

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: Communications – Foundational Courses: COM 206 or 224; COM 305, 308, 403, 406; and two courses (6 credits) 200-level or higher English courses.
COM 217, 250 or 350; COM 239; COM 251 or 337; COM 332 or 333; COM 334, 335;  one course (3 credits) in design from the following: ART 105, 204, or 302; one course (3 credits) from the following: COM 239 or 339.

English (BA)
(Bachelor of Arts)

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: ENG 260, 299, 321, 400; two courses (6 credits) from ENG 261-275 (except ENG 271 and ENG 272); and five courses (fifteen credits) from among 300-level English courses, with one course (3 credits) from each of the following areas - British pre-1600 (329, 340, or 341), British 1600-1900 (342, 343, 344, 346, 348, 349), American pre-1900 (350 or 351), American post-1900 (351, 353, 365, 367, or 368), one course (3 credits) from any 300-level course.

English: Professional Writing (BA)
(Bachelor of Arts)

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:  COM 224 or 355, 243 or 305, 308, 330, 403, 406 (or ENG 400); one (1) course (3 credits) from COM 211, 225, 226, 227, 228, or 230; ENG 299; three (3) courses (9 credits) from 200-300 level ENG courses; one (1) course (3 credits) in ART 105, 201, 204, or IDM 110, 220, or INFO 105, 214, 230; and four courses (12 credits) in one of the following groups:

  • Creative Writing: Twelve (12) credits from the following: COM 207, 209, 216, 232, 234, 320, 356
  • Writing Center Theory and Management: COM 241, 242, 341, 342
  • Writing for Occupations: Twelve (12) credits from the following: COM 200, 206, 222, 238, 239, 251, 306, 307, 337.

English - Secondary Education (BA)
(Bachelor of Arts – Secondary Education Certification)

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:  ENG 260, 299, 321, 400; two courses (6 credits) from ENG 261-275 (except ENG 271 and ENG 272); and five courses (fifteen credits) from among 300-level English courses, with one course (3 credits) from each of the following areas: British pre-1600 (329, 340, or 341), British 1600-1900 (342, 343, 344, 346, 348, 349), American pre-1900 (350 or 351), American post-1900 (351, 353, 365, 367, or 368), one course (3 credits) from any 300-level course.
English (BA) with Secondary Education: Requirements as listed above, except ENG 321 is recommended, not required. Students seeking certification in secondary education must take COM 226 or 227, COM 250, and ENG 337 or 338 to fulfill state requirements. A student who can demonstrate competency in any of these areas may apply to waive the requirement.  See Education department section of this catalog for details on certification.

Interactive Media (BS)
(Bachelor of Science)

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: ART 102, 105, 204; CIS 335; COM 208, 224, 308, 331, 335, 343; IDM 110, 220, 221, 325, 330, 410, 420; INFO 120, 230; MKT 309; and three (3) credits Internship (COM 403 or 406 or IDM 405).

English & Communication Minors and Certificates

American and British Literature
(Minor)

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: (18 credits): ENG 260; two courses (6 credits) from ENG 261-275 (except ENG 271 and ENG 272); and three courses (9 credits) from 300-level English courses. (Designed for non-English majors.)

Communication
(Minor)

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: (18 credits): ENG 299; COM 305, 403; INFO 214 or 215; and two courses (6 credits) from COM 206, 207, 226, 227, 230, 239, 243, 250, 270, 306, 308, 330, 333, 334, 335, 336, 337, 340, 350.

Film Studies
(Minor)

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: (18 credits): COM 225; one HIST or POL course; and four courses (12 credits) from COM 229, 232, 233, 237, 270, 320; ENG 314; HIST 209, 211, 217, 293, 294, 295; PHI 338; POL 216; SPAN 313, THE 219.

Global Studies
(Minor)

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: (18 credits): COM 230; and five courses (15 credits) from: any language classes (ARA, FREN, GER, SPAN); BUS 345; CCS 335, 340; EDU 290; ENG 216, 365; FNU 212; MUSC 102; PHI 220, 331, 335; POL 206, 312; PSY 206; SOC 345; THE 314.

Public Relations and Journalism
(Minor)

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: (18 credits): COM 206 or 337; COM 239; COM 334 or 337; COM 331 or 333; two courses (6 credits) chosen from ART 105, 201, 204, 302, 311; COM 250, 312, 334, 335, 336, 337, 339, 403; IDM 110; MKT 309.

Sports Communication
(Minor)

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: (18 credits): COM 239, 355; SBM 301, 310; and two courses (6 credits) from COM 200, 217, 224, 226, 333, 350; MKT 309; SBM 320.

Professional Communication
(Certificate)

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:  COM 200 and 250, and twelve (12) elective credits. Electives may be chosen from three-credit courses or one-credit special topic offerings including: COM 206, 226, 227, 239, 243, 305, 307, 308, 330, 337, 350; BUS 331; INFO102, 120, 214, 215, 230, and CIS 335.

Global Languages and Cultures Minors

Program Vision

Programs in Global Languages and Cultures will foster understanding among all peoples through the study of their languages, literatures, and cultures, be a catalyst for justice and peace by improving cross-cultural communication and provide the cultural intelligence tools needed to respond to the challenges of a global society.

Spanish for Medical Professions
(Minor)

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: SPAN 201, 202, 304, 305, 332*, and 335* (*Study Abroad in Mexico, but they can be replaced by classes taken on campus.)

Spanish
(Minor)

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: SPAN 201, 202, 304, 305, 31