Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2024 through summer 2025. This degree plan will remain in effect for students who do not break enrollment or who do not change degree programs, concentrations, or cognates.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Communication & Information Literacy 1 | ||
| ENGL 101 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
| Communications Elective | 3 | |
| Information Literacy Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Information Literacy Elective | 3 | |
| Technological Solutions & Quantitative Reasoning 1 | ||
| UNIV 101 | Foundational Skills | 1 |
| Math Elective | MATH 114 or higher | 3 |
| Technology Competency 3 | 0-3 | |
| Critical Thinking 1 | ||
| RLGN 105 | Introduction to Biblical Worldview 4 | 2 |
| Critical Thinking Elective | 3 | |
| Civic & Global Engagement 1 | ||
| EVAN 101 | Evangelism and the Christian Life 4 | 2 |
| Cultural Studies Elective | 3 | |
| Social & Scientific Inquiry 1 | ||
| Natural Science Elective | 3 | |
| Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Christianity & Contexts 1 | ||
| BIBL 105 | Old Testament Survey | 2 |
| BIBL 110 | New Testament Survey | 2 |
| THEO 201 | Theology Survey I 4 | 2 |
| THEO 202 | Theology Survey II 4 | 2 |
| Total Hours | 40-43 | |
Refer to the list of approved general education electives before enrolling in foundational skills requirements
HIUS 221 , HIUS 222 , or HIUS 223 is strongly recommended
All students must pass the Computer Assessment OR complete an applicable INFT course
Students transferring in 45 or more UG credit hours will have the requirements of RLGN 105 and EVAN 101 waived; Students transferring in 60 or more UG credit hours will also have the requirements of THEO 201 and THEO 202 waived
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Foundational Courses | ||
| SCOM 110 | Media and Culture 1 | 3 |
| Total Hours | 3 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Core | ||
| ARTS 222 | Graphic Design Foundations | 3 |
| ARTS 224 | Media Design | 3 |
| ARTS 319 | Mobile & Interactive Technology Applications | 3 |
| DMCA 499 | Internship | 3 |
| JOUR 225 | Media Writing | 3 |
| STCO 289 | Digital Promotion Technologies and Application 1,2 | 3 |
| or SCOM 212 | Criticism of Popular Culture | |
| STCO 307 | Strategic Communication | 3 |
| STCO 346 | Persuasive Advertising and Storytelling | 3 |
| STCO 348 | Strategic Social Media | 3 |
| STCO 356 | Digital/Social/Mobile Communication Strategies 1,2 | 3 |
| or SCOM 325 | Interpersonal Communication | |
| STCO 426 | Creating Affiliate Loyalty in a Digital Age 1,2 | 3 |
| or SCOM 490 | Crisis Communication and Negotiation | |
| STCO 487 | Agency/Field Projects | 3 |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
STCO 289 Digital Promotion Technologies and Application (3 c.h.) , STCO 356 Digital/Social/Mobile Communication Strategies (3 c.h.) , and STCO 426 Creating Affiliate Loyalty in a Digital Age (3 c.h.) are offered in the online format
SCOM 212 Criticism of Popular Culture (3 c.h.) , SCOM 325 Interpersonal Communication (3 c.h.) , and SCOM 490 Crisis Communication and Negotiation (3 c.h.) are offered in the resident format
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Cognate | ||
| STCO 357 | Public Relations and Promotion Tactics | 3 |
| STCO 367 | Best Practices: Strategic Communications Management | 3 |
| STCO 372 | Employee and Organizational Communication 1 | 3 |
| or SCOM 360 | Leadership Communication | |
| Total Hours | 9 | |
SCOM 360 Leadership Communication (3 c.h.) is offered in the resident format
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Free Electives | ||
| Choose 25-31 credit hours of Free Electives | 25-31 | |
| Total Hours | 25-31 | |
All applicable prerequisites must be met
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | |
| ENGL 101 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
| EVAN 101 | Evangelism and the Christian Life | 2 |
| INQR 101 | Inquiry | 1 |
| MATH Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Social Science Elective 1 | 3 | |
| RLGN 105 | Introduction to Biblical Worldview | 2 |
| UNIV 101 | Foundational Skills | 1 |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| BIBL 105 | Old Testament Survey | 2 |
| THEO 201 | Theology Survey I | 2 |
| Communications Elective (SCOM 110) 1 | 3 | |
| Information Literacy Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Natural Science Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Technology Competency 2 | 0-3 | |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 13-16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| BIBL 110 | New Testament Survey | 2 |
| RSCH 201 | Research | 3 |
| THEO 202 | Theology Survey II | 2 |
| ARTS 222 | Introduction to Graphic Design | 3 |
| JOUR 225 | Media Writing | 3 |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Critical Thinking Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Cultural Studies Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Information Literacy Elective 1,3 | 3 | |
| ARTS 224 | Media Design | 3 |
| STCO 289 | ||
Refer to the list of approved general education electives at www.liberty.edu/gened before enrolling foundational skills requirements.
All students must pass the Computer Assessment OR complete applicable INFT course; refer to www.liberty.edu/computerassessment for more information.
HIUS 221 , HIUS 222 , or HIUS 223 is strongly recommended.
Course offered in the online format.
Course offered in the resident format.
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