Lipscomb University
 

Communication & Journalism Major: Public Communication & Leadership

B.A. degree program
Total hours required = 52

All Communication Majors = 18 core hours
Hours
1014 Ethical Communication in a Digital World (3 classroom hours + 1 lab hour) 4
2134 Persuasion & Advocacy (3 classroom hours + 1 lab hour) 4
2144 Writing & Storytelling Across Media (3 classroom hours + 1 lab hour) 4
3013 Cross-Cultural Communication 3
3023 Communication Law & Regulation 3

 

Public Communication & Leadership = 24 hours
Hours
3033 Speechwriting & Coaching 3
3053 Leading Teams 3
3064 Public Opinion & Reputation Management Research
4
3073 Public Diplomacy & Advocacy 3
4003 Communication & Leadership 3
4033 Internship 3
4043 Negotiation & Reputation Management 3

 

Electives (options from the following) = 9 hours
Hours
2203 Great Speakers, Ancient & Modern 3
2253 American State & Local Government (Political Science) 3
2703 Organizational Communication 3
3013 Political Communication (Political Science) 3
3503 Principles of Management (Management) 3
3603 On Camera Delivery 3



The major field writing requirement is satisfied by completing any two of the following courses with a “C” or above: Communication 3203, 3673 or 4993.