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Associate in Applied Science and Bible – Electronic Media Communication

Electronic Media Communication with a Biblical Worldview Theme

The Associate of Arts in Applied Science and Bible program is designed to prepare students for employment or further study toward a higher degree. The emphasis is on marketable skills. The degree is granted upon completion of 60 credits as specified below.

Foundation Courses: Establishing the origin, nature, and significance of a biblical worldview; establishing oral and written communication skill		14–16 cr
Foundations of Biblical Worldview		10–12 cr
BIA1005	Biblical Worldview: Personal Responsibility (or BIA1825 Honors)	2
BIA2025	Biblical Worldview: Community and Culture	4
BIB1001	Old Testament History & Literature* (or BIB1825 Honors) or	2–4
BIB1002	New Testament History & Literature* (or BIB1826 Honors)	2–4
BIA2115	Principles of Biblical Interpretation** (or BIA2825 Honors)	2
Foundations of Communication		4 cr
Written Communication:
ENG1105	Composition I*** (or ENG1825 Honors)	4

*Course for which competency may be demonstrated. See the catalog.
**Prerequisite for BIB-prefix exposition courses numbered 2000 or above.
***Non-native speakers of English may substitute LAN1105 for ENG1105.

Exploration Courses: Exploring academic disciplines through a biblical worldview		8 cr
Select courses from at least two of the following four areas:
Examining the Human Condition: History & Social Sciences
Select from HIS1005 or HIS1825; ANT1045, 2045; ART3365; COM1005, 4105; ECO2201, 2211, 2212; EDU4415; GEO1005, 1015; MAT2825; POS1005, 2005; PSY1005, 2108; SOC1035; 2035.
Reflecting God's Image: Fine Arts, Literature. Philosophy & Foreign Language
Select from ART1005, 1825, 3065–3068, 3162, 3365; 4265; COM2007; MCH3007; MUH3106; MUS1075, 1825; THE1055, 3257; any course with LIT prefix or SPA3325, any course with PHI prefix; ART3365, MUS4435, EDU4415, MAT2825 or PSY4306; second semester of first-year language sequence or higher
Understanding the Natural World: Science & Mathematics
Select from courses with BIO, CHE, MAT, PHY or SCI prefixes
Oral Communication
SPE1075 Public Speaking (or SPE1825 Honors)

Immersion Courses: Probing the depths of a biblical worldview	6 cr
Biblical Worldview: Texts and Contexts	2–4 cr
Exposition Select one course from the testament not studied in Foundations. If BIB1001/1825 is taken, select from BIB2215–3228, 3826–3827 If BIB1002/1826 is taken, select from BIB3231–3247, 3825, 3827
Biblical Electives Select any additional BIA or BIB course	2–4 cr

Specialization: Study of electronic media communication through a biblical worldview		30 cr
The Electronic Media Communication specialization is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in electronic media communication, whether religious or secular. Skills in announcing, production, writing and equipment usage are gained.
Required Courses		15–17 cr
EMC1012	Introduction to Audio Production	3
EMC1013	Introduction to Video Production	4
EMC1016	Story Structure	4
EMC2015	Electronic Journalism	2
EMC2016	Announcing	2
Workshops:		0–2
Select two enrollments from EMC1625, 2625–2627, 3625, 4625 - 4627
Selective Courses		13–15 credits
Select courses from the following: COM2007, 3006; DES3021; JOU2061, 4162; THE2165; any courses with EMC prefix (except EMC4115)

Open Elective Courses: Further explorations through a biblical worldview		0–2 cr
Select any courses to bring the total credits earned to at least 60.