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Lyle B. Peter, Professor of Chemistry; Chair of Chemistry and
Biochemistry Department; B.S., Seattle Pacific College, 1972;
Ph.D., University of Washington, 1979. At SPU since 1979.
Greg Phelan, Assistant Professor of Chemistry; B.S.,
University of Washington, 1994; M.S., University of
Albany-State University of New York, 1998. M.S.,
University of Washington 2001. At SPU since 2001.
Charlotte Pratt, Assistant Professor of Biochemistry; B.S.,
(biology), University of Notre Dame, 1982; Ph.D.,
(biochemistry) Duke University, 1987. At SPU since 2001.
Daisy Y. Zhang, Assistant Professor of Chemistry; B.S.,
Calvin College, 1989; Ph.D., The University of Chicago,
1993. At SPU since 1998.
Classics
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Common Curriculum
See College of Arts and Sciences
Communication and
Journalism
Marston Hall
(206) 281-2036
www.spu.edu/depts/commjournal
Debra Sequeira, Chair, Richard Jackson, Journalism
contact, Lorelle Jabs, William Purcell, Todd Rendleman
The Department of Communication and Journalism
investigates communication as a social and intellectual
process, views oral forms as shapers of history, examines
speech as an art form and a tool, and studies journalism as
responsible human behavior. Courses are offered to all
students seeking understanding, ethical frameworks and skills
to manage their conduct as communicators, in mediated and
unmediated forms. Those who major in communication
explore theory, history and application of human communication
from ancient times to the present. Those who specialize
in communication or journalism as majors or minors explore
the impact of communication and communications on society,
and develop ethical and theoretical understandings and skills
for managing ideas and relationships.
Admission to the Major
Applicants for a major in communication must display a
cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher (4.0=A) in all college work
applicable to the degree or 3.0 in the 45 credits
immediately preceding application for the major.
Foreign Language Requirement
All students who complete the communication major must
display proficiency in a foreign language. For ways of
displaying proficiency, see the General Education section of
this Catalog, under Baccalaureate Degree Requirements. For
those majoring in communication, the proficiency requirement
is not satisfied as part of the community college direct transfer
degree unless the transcript records completion of adequate
foreign language coursework.
Requirements for the Communication Major
(55 credits; 28 upper-division)
(Both tracks require a common communication core. Each track
then adds additional credits in specialized coursework.)
(Refer to page XX for a summary of degree requirements.)
Departmental Core
COM 1101 Introduction to Interpersonal
Communication ................................................................ 5
COM 1321 Public Speaking ................................................ 5
COM 2323 Argumentation .................................................. 5
COM 3001 Theories of Communication ............................. 5
JRN 3355 The Public and the Media ................................. 5
Total .................................................................................. 25
Communication Studies Track
COM 3628 Foundations of Western Rhetoric
or COM 3629 Modern Rhetorical Theory ........................ 5
COM 4142 Advanced Interpersonal Communication ......... 5
COM 2227 Small Group Discussion
or COM 4625 Organizational Communication ................ 5
COM 4910 Communication Seminar ................................. 3
Electives ............................................................................ 12
Total ................................................................................. 55
Practical experiences such as internships, forensics
practicum, journalism practicum and similar courses may be
taken as part of the degree program and may be included in
the major for up to 6 credits of the electives required.
Journalism Track
JRN 2101 Introductory Newswriting .................................. 4
JRN 2202 Public Affairs Reporting ..................................... 4
JRN 2203 Editing and Design ............................................. 4
JRN 3301 Media Law ......................................................... 5
COM 4177 Communication Ethics ...................................... 5
JRN 4910 Journalism Seminar ........................................... 5
Student Publications/Internships ................................... 4-6
Total ........................................................................... 56-62
Requirements for Communication Minor
(30 credits; a minimum of 15 upper division)
COM 1101 Introduction to
Interpersonal Communication ......................................... 5
COM 1321 Public Speaking ................................................ 5
COM 3001 Theories of Communication ............................. 5
Electives in communication to complete
the 30 credit minimum ..................................................... 5
Total .................................................................................. 30
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Classics
Common
Curriculum
Communication
and
Journalism