COMMUNICATION Bethany Lutheran College

BROADCASTING

PUBLIC RELATIONS

HEALTH COMMUNICATION

INTERCULTURAL STUDIES

FILM

ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE

LEGAL STUDIES

Public Relations• COMM370 Organizational Communication

• COMM375 Public Relations and Advertising

• BUSN430 Sport and Event Marketing

• BUSN431 Integrated Marketing Communication

POTENTIAL CAREERS• Advertising • Entertainment • Marketing/public relations • Broadcasting • Film/television • Media writing • Counseling • Journalism • Publishing • Education • Law • Tourism

AREAS OF EMPHASISIn addition to the following emphases that have been proven successful by our students, you have the option of building your own emphasis specific to your area of interest.

Broadcasting• COMM360 Visual Communication

• COMM380 Journalism

• COMM465 Editing for Film and Video

• COMM470 Performing for the Camera

Intercultural Studies• COMM389 Intercultural Communication

• SOCL330 American Minorities

• SOCL340 Rural and Urban Communities

• SOCL430 Collective Behavior and Social Movements

Film• COMM360 Visual Communication

• COMM365 Images on Film

• COMM385 Law and Ethics in Media

• COMM465 Editing in Film and Video

Health Communication• HLTH240 Current Health Issues

• HLTH330 History and Philosophy of Wellness

• COMM330 Introduction to Health Communication

• COMM430 Health Comm. Theory and Research

Organizational Communication• COMM370 Organizational Communication

• BUSN307 Business Communications

• BUSN310 Principles of Management

• BUSN410 Leadership and Organizational Change

Performance• COMM315 Advanced Competitive Speaking

• THTR302 Acting II

• COMM305 Journalism Practicum Broadcasting

• COMM470 Performing for the Camera

Legal Studies• COMM3XX Introduction to Legal Studies

• COMM4XX Legal Research and Writing

• COMM4XX Legal Procedure

• COMM3XX Family Law

BLC.EDU/COMMUNICATION-MAJOR.

COMMUNICATIONBethany’s communication major engages students in the study of human communication. Our graduates develop skills for communicating effectively with diverse audiences through the variety of channels available today. Our graduates have insight into audience analysis, are familiar with technology, are able to problem solve, and demonstrate the ability to write and speak with precision and power. Elective courses drawn from across the entire curriculum give communication majors flexibility in crafting programs to fit their interests. Additionally, students consider the field from a Christian perspective, understanding what it means to be an ethical communicator.

CUTTING-EDGE BROADCASTINGwww.vimeo.com/blcstudios Our students produce live sportcasts for Charter Communication and Minnesota State University, Mankato using Bethany’s state-of-the-art high-definition production trailer. In addition, our students produce episodes of Between the Lines (a political talkshow), hockey pregame shows, and other assorted projects for real-world clientele.

BLC STUDIOS Bethany’s on-campus production studio, BLC Studios, houses our broadcasting programs and student production company. This provides students with valuable resources and professional experience that sets them apart in the job market. Our alumni have gained employment at prestigious organizations including:

CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT

INTERNSHIPSCommunication majors are required to complete at least one internship. This leads our students to gain valuable knowledge and skills that can only be acquired in a working environment. Past internship sites include FOX Sports North - Wisconsin, Greater Mankato Growth, and Mankato Symphony Orchestra.

Browse www.blc.edu/clubs for more ways to get involved.

National competitions in debate and a variety of

individual speaking events.

Publications include the student newspaper, yearbook,

and literary magazine.

A contest in which students are given one week to write and

produce short films.

SPEECH TEAMSTUDENT PUBLICATIONS RED EYE FILM FESTIVAL

STONE PATH STUDIOSwww.stonepathstudios.com Stone Path Studios is a student-run production company that has worked on everything from 10-camera broadcasts to single camera interviews to international satellite TV bumpers. They help with every part of the production process - developing concepts, working with budgets, producing content, and delivering final projects.

EXCEPTIONAL FACILITIES & EQUIPMENT All students, including freshmen, have access to our cutting-edge facilities. This is a luxury you simply won’t find at larger institutions. Check out our studio space, labs, and equipment in person on a campus visit. To learn more about visiting campus, contact an admissions counselor at blc.edu/admissions.

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS Consistent exposure and recognition at the national level is vitally important to the continued growth of our communication program. To browse awards won by our students, visit www.blc.edu/awards.

“I learned how to manage all aspects of a show and work with a lot of different people: designers, cast and crew, and directors. I learned to hold an event together organizationally, and that group experience was instrumental in getting me the job I have now.”Tera Teed (’10) Executive Assistant at Streetlight Films USA in Los Angeles, California

ADMISSIONS CONTACT800-944-3066

admissions@blc.eduwww.blc.edu/admissions