Undergraduate Catalog 2010-2011 - SNHU Academic Archive ...

Southern New Hampshire University
School of Liberal Arts
Southern New Hampshire University believes that a liberal
arts education is the beginning of a lifelong pursuit of knowledge
and understanding. The liberal arts programs include
a structured foundation of general knowledge, a focused indepth
study in the major area and the flexibility to minor in
another field. For example, students choosing liberal arts
majors may select a business minor, a cooperative work
experience or a teacher certification program. The liberal arts
curriculum at Southern New Hampshire University encourages
students to challenge themselves intellectually and
experience the joy of learning at the same time that they prepare
for careers.
The Liberal Arts Core
The liberal arts core curriculum offers a structured approach
to attaining the general knowledge necessary for meaningful
study in the major area. Students in each major program
will begin with the liberal arts core and add major courses,
allied courses and free electives that match their individual
needs and interests.
Liberal Arts Core
Courses are 3 credits unless otherwise indicated.
FAS 201 Introduction to the Humanities I: Greece
through the Renaissance
FAS 202 Introduction to the Humanities II:
Baroque through Modern
Students may use either FAS 201 or FAS 202 to satisfy the
FAS requirement of the B.A./B.S. Core and then substitute
any FAS elective for the SLA Core requirement.
LIT
One 200 level or above LIT elective
HIS
One 200 level or above HIS elective
Select one: ATH, GEO, GST, POL, PSY, SCS, or SOC elective
Select one of the following:
MAT
One MAT elective
SCI
One SCI elective
Total Core Credits: 18
Communication, Media Arts and
Technology
Department Chair: Prof. Harry Umen
The Department of Communication, Media Arts and
Technology offers several majors, including Communication,
Advertising, Graphic Design and Media Arts, Game Design
and Development, and Computer Information Technology.
All majors emphasize the development of critical-thinking
skills necessary for analyzing problems, creating solutions,
and making responsible decisions in a professional context.
Students are encouraged to participate in cooperative education
experience and many receive hands-on training with
real-world clients. The majors all combine theory and skills
with a thorough grounding in the liberal arts.
Communication
Coordinator: Dr. Michael Chambers
The Communication major prepares students for a wide
variety of fields in public relations, journalism, advertising,
employee communications and training, government relations,
leadership tasks, professional writing, and public
speaking. At the same time, students are able to develop
competencies in particular areas that may be highlighted by
capstone projects or portfolio work for future employment.
Communication Curriculum
Bachelor of Arts
B.A./B.S. Core:
48 credits
Liberal Arts Core:
18 credits
Major Courses
Courses are 3 credits unless otherwise indicated.
COM 126 Introduction to Communication
COM 227 Public Relations
COM 230 Graphics and Layout in Print Media
COM 232 Desktop Publishing
COM 235 Introduction to Journalism
COM 320 Exploring World Culture through Mass
Media
COM 322 Advanced Public Speaking
COM 469 Senior Seminar in Communication
COM 310 Social Media
COM/ENG/GRA two electives
Total major credits: 33
Credits: 21
Total Credits: 120
Advertising
Coordinator: Dr. Pat Spirou
The advertising major at Southern New Hampshire
University was developed in response to student demand
and the growing number of career options available to students
in this $400 billion-a-year industry. The program combines
elements from the business, advertising, marketing
and communication fields and allows students the flexibility
to tailor the major to their areas of interest.
Students may choose between a business focus and a liberal
arts focus. Both programs require the same major courses
and offer the same related electives. This program is the only
one of its kind in New England that offers students dual
tracks. Graduates will be well prepared to enter the advertising
industry in the creative and management divisions of
corporations and agencies.
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