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BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) IN COMMUNICATION ARTS This program is designed to prepare you in meetmedia and communication related careers such as politics, public services and administration, public relations, sales, ing the challenges and demands in this ever changing advertising and marketing. field of communication by providing you with a broad range of communication skills. The focus is on theory and practice from interpersonal communication in small group settings, to mass communication in the macrocosmic social context. The program is committed to developing excellent writing and presentation skills in students. Drawing upon a heritage of excellence and advancement in the field of communication arts, we will aim to prepare students to meet the new challenges and demands in the fast changing communication world. It provides students with a broad range of communication related skills. The curriculum emphasizes both theory and practice, from interpersonal communication in a small group environment, to a specialization on mass communication in a macrocosmic social contexts. The program also provides students with the opportunity to develop practical writing and presentation skills, which are a primary qualification of communication professionals. A wide range of comprehensive courses are offered to ensure a strong educational background. Interesting projects and training programs that reflect new trends in communication and media technologies are added to help the students reach their full potential. Career Opportunities Know that the study of human communication is the essential foundation of all disciplines. The program gives graduates the required level of readiness for success in the highly competitive job markets of communication and media-related fields. The graduates can work in a variety of Bachelor of Arts Communication Arts Major Degree plan Total Number of Credits General Education Professional Education Foundation Courses Major Requirements Major Electives Free Electives 24 credits 30 credits 30 credits Total List of Courses General Education 30 credits 84 credits 6 credits 120 credits (30 credits) A minimum of 30 credit hours is required. Students must enroll in the ILB 100 Study Skills as well as in courses in the following areas: Humanities and Language, Social Sciences, Mathematics and Science, in order to fulfill the requirements. Humanities and Language IEN IEN IEN ILB ILB ILB 103 104 105 100 108 113 Critical Reading College Writing Communicative English Study Skills* Critical and Creative Thinking Art Appreciation (14 credits) 3 3 3 1 3 1 BANGKOK UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE 67