2010-2011 HBU Catalog - Houston Baptist University

SOCI 3303
SOCI 3324
SOCI 3327
SOCI 3340
SOCI 3350
SOCI 3360
SOCI 3374
SOCI 3385
SOCI 4312
SOCI 4315
SOCI 4333
SOCI 4345
SOCI 4373
Choose 2 courses (6 hrs) from below: 6
Research Methods
Race, Class & Gender
Criminology
Childhood & Adolescence
Gender Studies
Race in America
Urban Sociology
Sociology of Deviance
Cultural Studies
Popular Culture
Sociology of Religion
Sociology of Aging
The American Family
Total Hours in Minor 18
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION AND RHETORIC
Faculty: Dr. Marie Mater (Chair); Dr. Alice Rowlands
The Department of Communication and Rhetoric offers major/minor in Communication and Communication or
Journalism and Mass communication. The focus of the curriculum is to develop essential Rhetoric skills.
Communication and Rhetoric
The speech major is designed for students interested in either rhetorical studies or communication systems. The
department features a competitive and mock trial team, an opportunity for internships, and departmental honors.
Successful completion of an exit exam is required for graduation.
Forensics and Mock Trial Team
HBU Mock Trial is a university team providing student the opportunity to hone critical thinking, persuasive, and
acting skills in a competitive atmosphere. Weekly practices prepare the team for local, state, and national
competitions.
Communication Internships
Internships (COMM 4373) provide students with the opportunity to gain directed work experience in a variety of
public and private organizations. Prior to the semester in which the student will do an internship, the students must
1) apply and receive permission of instructor during the semester prior to the beginning of the course, 2) submit a
professional resume, 3) submit goals and objectives for the internship, and 4) arrange for an internship with the
help of the instructor.
Exit Exam
All speech communication majors are required to pass an exit examination in order to graduate. Students must
register with the chair of the department and take the exam when scheduled during the semester before graduation.
Departmental Honors in Communication and Rhetoric
Completing the honors program in Speech Communication permits students to enrich their educational experience
and to receive academic recognition for electing the additional challenging course work. To qualify for the honors
program the students must have complete 64 semester hours for credit (at least 32 hours at HBU); have completed
COMM 1313 or 1323, 2313, and 3323; have a least a cumulative 3.25 GPA and a 3.5 GPA for speech
communication; have a desire to pursue further studies in the subject; have good research skills and the ability to
complete self-directed work; and be accepted by the departmental honors committee. To complete the program
students must maintain a cumulative 3.25 GPA and a 3.5 GPA for speech communication classes; complete
contract work at HBU in two 3000 and/or 4000 level speech communication classes; and complete HONR 4399
Honors Thesis and the oral thesis defense. Upon successful completion of the program, the student‘s bound
Honors Thesis will be placed in the HBU library and the honors program will be noted on the student‘s transcript.
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