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COMMUNICATION DEPARTMENT
Majors of the Communication Department are held to a high
standard consistent with their calling. The standards are
expressed in the following requirements, goals and outcomes.
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INTRODUCTION
The Communication Department offers programs of study that
emphasize both human interaction and mediated communication.
With concentrations in Interpersonal & Public Communication and
Mass Communication, students are given the opportunity to
explore the major areas of Communication Studies.
COMMUNICATION STUDIES MAJOR PURPOSE & OUTCOME
GOALS
The major in Communication Studies provides training and
education necessary for a successful life in the many areas
supported by professional communication. Regardless of the
concentration, the Communication student will gain valuable
knowledge, skills and an attitude necessary for pursuing his/her
career and life goals.
The study of communication at Toccoa Falls College offers a
broad range of training and skill development in a Christian
setting. It focuses on the clear organization and expression of
ideas. It also develops written and technological skills. The
programs are designed to help students master the tools and
techniques of effective communication in their chosen field by
providing hands-on experience in an academic environment. On a
deeper level, they also provide an understanding of the purposes
and moral principles of communication. These programs integrate
communication skills and practice with a biblically informed
understanding of the Christian worldview. The combination of an
understanding of foundational communication theory together with
proficiency in communication provides a skill-base sufficient to
pursue employment or graduate work with confidence.
The Communication Studies major offers a concentration in the
broader area of Interpersonal & Public Communication (IPC). IPC
students will gain insights into the how and why of human
interaction, as well as how to strategically represent themselves
and organizations. Students in the IPC concentration will have the
opportunity to focus on the knowledge and skills essential in
leadership, public relations and a number of other areas
supported by the field of human communication. Hands-on
experience can be gained through specific involvement in fieldrelated work areas involving our several student-run media outlets
and other department related activities. Additionally, through
internships, IPC majors will have a chance to work alongside
professionals in their desired career areas.
PROCEDURE FOR ADMISSION
A student desiring to pursue a major in the Communication
Department should complete a Declaration of Major form as an
applicant to the Communication Department. Students completing
the form should arrange an appointment with the chair of the
Communication Department to discuss spiritual and academic
status. Students must hold a cumulative 2.0 grade point average,
and have earned at least 12 semester hours, to be considered for
admittance.
The Communication Studies major also offers a concentration for
those who want to pursue a more dedicated line of study in Mass
Communication (MCM). The Mass Communication concentration
seeks to produce culturally informed citizens with a high degree of
media literacy who are thus well-equipped for service to the
Kingdom in the creation and reception of mediated
communication forms. The Communication Department maintains
a FCC licensed radio station, WTXR, entirely for student use, as
well as graphic design and television and video production
equipment enabling students to gain hands-on experience in their
field. The student interested in print media has the opportunity to
gain practical experience by working with our student-run webbased newspaper, The Talon. The Department also oversees
production of The Forrester, the college yearbook.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (B.A. or B.S.)
1. Fulfillment of all the “General Requirements for Graduation”
(see section on “Degree Requirements”)
2. Satisfactory completion of the hours in Communication as
outlined below. A minimum grade of “C-“ will be required for
each course that applies toward a major in the
Communication Department, and a cumulative average of 2.0
will be required for the total hours applied to the major.
3. The B.A. degree requires the completion of two years of the
same language that may be taken in place of electives. Both
semesters of Intermediate Greek or Hebrew will fulfill Bible &
theology elective requirements as well as the language
requirement for the B.A. degree.
4. A minimum grade of “C-“ for each course taken to fulfill
requirements for a minor if the student elects to have a minor.
5. Satisfactory completion of a Senior Portfolio that provides
evidence of successful attainment of the outcomes of the
major.
6. Satisfactory completion of the comprehensive oral examination.
The oral exam will be taken during one of the final two
semesters at Toccoa Falls College.
7. Satisfactory completion of an analytical response paper that
seeks to address the issue of Christ and Culture from a
biblically and theologically informed position. Specific
consideration will be paid to how this response is articulated
in the student’s chosen professional area.
The learning objectives for this major include the following:

Learning fundamental principles, generalization or theories
of communication (IDEA 2)

Learning to apply course material in the context of
professional communication (IDEA 3)

Developing skill in expressing oneself orally or in writing at a
level appropriate of a professional communicator (IDEA 8)

Developing a clearer understanding of, and commitment to,
personal biblical values—appropriate to a Christian
communicator in intellectual and practical matters (IDEA 10)

Learning to analyze and critically evaluate ideas, arguments,
and points of view of communication and communicative
acts (IDEA 11)
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MASS COMMUNICATION COURSE SCHEDULE SAMPLE
(Applies only to Option A)
First Year
Fall Semester
NTE 103
Introduction to the New Testament
3
COM 113 Introduction to Communication
3
ENG 113
Freshman Composition I
3
MAT ___
Mathematics Elective
3
SCI 113
Scientific Literacy or other science elective 3
TFC 100
Orientation
0
15
Winterim
HUM 103 Western Thought & Culture
3
COMMUNICATION STUDIES MAJOR
MASS COMMUNICATION CONCENTRATION
GENERAL EDUCATION - 69 hours
BIBLE & THEOLOGY - 30 hours
BIB 213
Hermeneutics
BSF 103
Foundations for Spiritual Formation
NTE 103 Introduction to the New Testament
NTE ___ New Testament Elective
OTE 103 Introduction to the Old Testament
OTE ___ Old Testament Elective
THE 303 Introduction to Theology
THE ___ Theology Elective
6 hours Bible/Theology Electives from any BIB, BMI, GRK 223,
333, 343, HEB 223, 333, 343, NTE, OTE, THE, or approved
integrative courses
Spring Semester
BIB 213
Hermeneutics
BSF 103
Foundations of Spiritual Formation
ENG 123
Freshman Composition II
PHY ___
Philosophy Elective
MCM 203 Introduction to Mass Communication
HUMANITIES - 18 hours
COM 113 Introduction to Communication
ENG 113 Freshman Composition I
ENG 123 Freshman Composition II
HUM 103 Western Thought & Culture
3 hours ENG Literature Elective
3 hours Philosophy Elective
Second Year
Fall Semester
OTE 103
Introduction to the Old Testament
___ ___
Literature Elective
___ ___
Social Science Elective
COM 213 Introduction to Communication Theory
___ ___
Open Elective
SAO ___
Service & Outreach
SOCIAL SCIENCES - 12 hours
3 hours Psychology Elective from PSY 113 or PSY 243
3 hours History Elective
6 hours Social Science Electives from ANT, CSG, ECO, GHY,
HIS, ICS 323, POL, PSY, or SOC
Spring Semester
NTE ___
New Testament Elective
OTE ___
Old Testament Elective
HIS ___
History Elective
___ ___
Social Science Elective
___ ___
Open Elective
SAO ___
Service & Outreach
COMPUTER, SCIENCE, & MATHEMATICS - 9 hours
SCI 113
Scientific Literacy or other science elective
3 hours Mathematics Elective
3-4 hours Computer, Science or Mathematics Elective prefixed
BIO, CHM, CSC, MAT, PHS or SCI
Third Year
Fall Semester
THE 303
Introduction to Theology
COM 313 Introduction to Research Methods
MCM 213 Media Production
MCM 333 Rhetoric of Media or
MCM 363 Narrative & Image
MCM 201 Mass Communication Practicum
___ ___
Open Elective
SAO ___
Service & Outreach
MAJOR - 37 hours
COMMUNICATION STUDIES CORE - 15 hours
COM 213 Introduction to Communication Theory
COM 313 Introduction to Communication Research Methods
COM 363 Media & Society
COM 423 Communication Ethics
COM 463 Christ, Communication & Culture*
MASS COMMUNICATION CONCENTRATION – 22-25 hours
MCM 203 Introduction to Mass Communication
MCM 333 Rhetoric of Media or
MCM 363
Narrative & Image
MCM 373 Writing for Media
Spring Semester
THE ___
Theology Elective
___ ___
Computer, Science or Math elective
___ ___
COM, IPC or MCM Elective
___ ___
Open Elective
___ ___
Open Elective
SAO ___
Service & Outreach
Option A – 13 hours
MCM 201 Mass Communication Practicum (may be repeated)
MCM 213 Media Production
MCM 493 Mass Communication Internship
MCM ___ 3 hours MCM elective at 300- or 400-level
3 hours COM, IPC, MCM Elective
Summer Session
MCM 493 Mass Communication Internship
Option B – LA Film Studies Semester – 16 hours
(additional fees apply)
___ ___
Hollywood Production Workshop
___ ___
Development in Film
___ ___
Internship: Inside Hollywood
___ ___
Narrative Storytelling or Professional Acting for the
Camera
Fourth Year
Fall Semester
___ ___
Bible or Theology Elective
PSY 113
General Psychology or
PSY 243
Developmental Psychology
COM 363 Media & Society
COM 423 Communication Ethics
MCM ___ MCM Elective
OPEN ELECTIVES - 23 hours (20 hours if
selecting Option B)*
Spring Semester
___ ___
Bible or Theology Elective
COM 463 Christ, Communication, & Culture
MCM 373 Writing for Media
___ ___
Open Elective
___ ___
Open Elective
TOTAL = 126/129 hours
*It is assumed that the integrative course COM 463 will be used in
fulfillment of a Bible & Theology elective. If not, Minor or Open
Electives is reduced to 20 hours to accommodate a separate 3
hour Bible & Theology elective and maintain a total of 126 hours.
3
3
3
3
3
15
3
3
3
3
3
0
15
3
3
3
3
3
0
15
3
3
3
3
1
2
0
15
3
3
3
3
3
0
15
3
3
3
3
3
3
15
3
3
3
3
3
15
Minimum hours required = 126
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COMMUNICATION MINORS
A minor in Communication can be a tremendously useful tool for
any profession or ministry. Study in various disciplines of
communication can better prepare individuals in written,
interpersonal, organizational, and technical aspects of
communication.
JOURNALISM MINOR - 16 hours
Most career and ministry opportunities demand strong writing and
analytical skills. Journalism minor is an excellent option for
students interested in free-lance work, writing, or publishing. It is
also a dynamic complement to majors in Communication, English,
or Business.
MCM 203
MCM 201
MCM 313
MCM 373
Introduction to Mass Communication
Mass Communication Practicum
Introduction to Journalism
Writing for Media
Two of the following electives:
MCM 353 Broadcast Journalism
MCM/COM ___ Communication Elective
COM 363 Media & Society
3
1
3
3
3
3
3
LEADERSHIP MINOR – 15 hours
An overwhelming need within a wide spectrum of vocations, the
Leadership minor provides specific training and development in
this crucial area. The minor is designed to focus on the whole
person as the student develops his/her natural abilities.
COM 283
IPC 293
IPC 353
IPC 373
MLD 453
Persuasion
Interpersonal Communication
Leadership Communication
Mentoring
Leadership Formation
3
3
3
3
3
MEDIA STUDIES MINOR – 15 hours
This minor will serve to equip students with a high degree of
media literacy that will serve them well in the contemporary
media-immersed culture, regardless their chosen profession.
MCM 203
MCM 333
MCM 363
MCM 383
COM 363
Introduction to Mass Communication
Rhetoric of Media
Narrative and Image
Film Genres
Media and Society
3
3
3
3
3
PUBLIC RELATIONS MINOR - 15 hours
Communicating the story of an organization or company is the
purpose of public relations. The minor is designed to prepare the
student to serve in the broad field of public relations.
COM 283
IPC 313
IPC 323
MCM 313
IPC 343
MCM 393
Persuasion
Organizational Communication
Public Relations
Introduction to Journalism
One of the two courses below:
Advanced Public Speaking
Film & Digital Photography
3
3
3
3
3
3
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