Bachelor of Liberal Arts
Human Communication Emphasis

B.L.A with emphasis in: Art, General Studies, Human Communication, and Language Arts and Communications. General Studies is available via distance delivery.

The Bachelor of Liberal Arts degree is designed for students seeking a broad-based education that can lead to graduate school or jobs in which critical thinking and communication skills are valued. Students engage in time-honored methods of inquiry: creative endeavor, critical interpretation, dialogue, historical and logical analysis, and scholarly investigation. BLA graduates who are interested in teaching may also apply to the one-year Master of Arts in Teaching programs at UAS. Students should consult with faculty in their areas of interest to design an individualized course of study.

BLA degrees must include:

1. 120 credits minimum at the 100 level or above.
2. 30 credits, including 24 upper-division credits, completed at UAS.
3. 42 upper-division (300-400 level) credits.
4. No more than 12 credits of independent study and no more than 12 credits of internship.

View details of the degree from the humanities Website.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Students need to go through formal application process provided on the admissions Web site.

Distance Students: E-mail: distance.ed@uas.alaska.edu or call 1-800-478-9069.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS (2008-2009 CATALOG)

Courses in a degree program may be counted only once-courses used as major requirements cannot also be used to fulfill requirements in other parts of the program. History courses may fulfill humanities or social science requirement, but may not be used for both.

BLA-related GERs may fulfill requirements in the GERs or elsewhere in the program.

Minimum Credit Hours			120
General Education Requirements			35
Must include:
ART	S261	History of World Art I*	3
PHIL	S201	Introduction to Philosophy	3
----	S---	Language courses**	8
select both
HIST	S105	World History I	3
HIST	S106	World History II	3
or both
HIST	S131	History of the U.S. I	3
HIST	S132	History of the U.S. II	3
*Art emphasis only
**8 credits in a 1-year sequence of a single world or Alaska Native language. Students who study a world language (other than English) for a semester in a study abroad program where they are being taught in the language of study and in the country where the language is spoken will be considered to have met their B.L.A. language requirement.
Liberal Arts with Minor			28
Humanities			9
Minimum of 9 credits in at least 2 disciplines with a maximum of 6 credits in 1 discipline
Social Science			9
Minimum of 9 credits in at least 2 disciplines with a maximum of 6 credits in 1 discipline
Mathematics or Natural Sciences			7
Select from MATH S108 or higher; STAT S107 or higher; all natural science courses; ANTH S205, GEOG S205, PHIL S206.
Communications			3
Completion of ENGL S311 with a C or higher.
Minor Requirements			15-18
Electives			12
Liberal Arts without Minor
Breadth requirements without a minor			43
Humanities			15
Minimum of 15 credits in at least 2 disciplines with a maximum of 9 credits in 1 discipline
Social Science			15
Minimum of 15 credits in at least 2 disciplines with a maximum of 9 credits in 1 discipline
Mathematics or Natural Sciences			7
Select from MATH S108 or higher mathematics course; all natural science course; or ANTH S205, GEOG S205, PHIL S204, and STAT S273.
Communications			6
Completion of ENGL S311 with a C or higher and 3 additional upper division credits in literature, creative writing, communicaiton, or other English composition.
Electives			12

HUMAN COMMUNICATIONS EMPHASIS
Emphasis Requirements			30
1.	Select 12 credits from the following:
COMM	S250	Introduction to Human Communication	3
COMM	S380	Communication Theory	3
COMM	S491	Advanced Communication Internship	1-9
COMM	S494	Advanced Communication Practicum	1-9
HUM	S499	Humanities Capstone	3
2.	At Least 18 credits from one category A, B or C
3.	A total of 30 credits is required. 15 credits must be upper division.
Select 18 credits from one category A, B, or C:
A. Cultural / Relational Communication Category explores the dynamics of culture and interpersonal relationships from a communication perspective with emphasis on the analysis of intercultural and relational challenges.
Select 9 credits from the following:
COMM	S218	Studies in Human Communication	1-3
COMM	S237	Interpersonal Communication	3
COMM	S330	Intercultural Communication	3
COMM	S418	Advanced Studies in Human Communication	1-3
COMM	S451	Gendered Interpersonal Communication	3
COMM	S452	Family Communication	3
Select one from the following (3 credits)
COMM	S320	Argumentation and Debate	3
COMM	S335	Organizational Communication	3
COMM	S346	From Page to Stage: Oral Interpretation	3
COMM	S420	Leadership II	3
COMM	S460	Rhetorical Criticism	3
COMM	S475	Communication in Education and Training	3
Select two from the following (6 credits)
ANTH	S202	Cultural Anthropology	3
ANTH	S240	Gender Roles in Society	3
ANTH	S335	Native North Americans	3
ANTH	S342	Arctic Ethnology	3
ANTH	S351	Culture Dynamics and Change	3
ANTH	S435	Northwest Coast Cultures	3
ED	S380	Multicultural Education	3
HIST	S115	Alaska, Land & People	3
PHIL	S271	Perspectives on the Natural World	3
PHIL	S390	Selected Topics in Philosophy	3
PSY	S313	Psychology of Women	3
PSY	S375	Current Issues in Psychology	3
SOC	S242	Marriage, Family and Intimate Relationships	3
SOC	S301	Sociology of Close Relationships	3
SOC	S302	Social Psychology	3
SOC	S377	Men, Women & Change	3
SOC	S410	Sociology of American Multiculture	3
SSCI	S300	Research Methods in Social Science	3
Additional courses as approved by advisor.
B. Performance/Rhetorical Studies Category explores the analysis of contemporary events through the application of critical theory and performance with emphasis on the components of performer, text, audience and context as well as historical and social influences.
Select 9 credits from the following:
COMM	S218	Studies in Human Communication	1-3
COMM	S241	Public Speaking	3
COMM	S320	Argumentation and Debate	3
COMM	S346	From Page to Stage: Oral Interpretation	3
COMM	S418	Advanced Studies in Human Communication	1-3
COMM	S460	Rhetorical Criticism	3
Select one from the following (3 credits)
COMM	S330	Intercultural Communication	3
COMM	S335	Organizational Communication	3
COMM	S420	Leadership II	3
COMM	S451	Gendered Interpersonal Communication	3
COMM	S452	Family Communication	3
COMM	S475	Communication in Education & Training	3
Select two from the following (6 credits)
ANTH	S225	Artistic Expressions & Oral Narratives of Alaska Natives	3
ENGL	S223	Survey of British Literature I	3
ENGL	S224	Survey of British Literature II	3
ENGL	S225	Survey of American Literature I	3
ENGL	S226	Survey of American Literature II	3
ENGL	S302	Masterpieces of World Literature	3
ENGL	S418	Advanced Themes in Literature: ST	3
HIST	S300	Historiography and Historical Method	3
HIST	S365	History of Rock 'n' Roll	3
PHIL	S390	Selected Topics in Philosophy	3
SSCI	S300	Research Methods in Social Science	3
THR	S211	Introduction to Drama I	3
THR	S212	Introduction to Drama II	3
THR	S221	Acting I	3
THR	S222	Acting II	3
THR	S331	Directing	3
THR	S418	Advanced Studies in Theatre	3
Additional courses as approved by advisor.
C. Professional/Organizational Communication Category explores those communication processes that constitute and change organizational culture and structure, with special emphasis on social interaction and communicative practices found within organizations.
Select 9 credits from the following:
COMM	S218	Studies in Human Communication	1-3
COMM	S235	Small Group Communication and Team Building	3
COMM	S241	Public Speaking	3
COMM	S335	Organizational Communication	3
COMM	S418	Advanced Studies in Human Communication	1-3
COMM	S420	Leadership II	3
COMM	S475	Communication in Education & Training	3
Select one the following (3 credits)
COMM	S320	Argumentation and Debate	3
COMM	S330	Intercultural Communication	3
COMM	S346	From Page to Stage: Oral Interpretation	3
COMM	S451	Gendered Interpersonal Communication	3
COMM	S460	Rhetorical Criticism	3
Select two from the following (6 credits)
BA	S166	Small Business Management	3
BA	S201	Intro to Management and Supervision	3
BA	S301	Principles of Management	3
BA	S351	Organizational Behavior	3
BA	S361	HR Management	3
BA	S487	International Business	3
CIOS	S262	Professional Development	3
GOVT	S211	State and Local Government	3
GOVT	S313	Alaska Politics and Government	3
PHIL	S301	Ethics	3
PHIL	S390	Selected Topics in Philosophy	3
PSY	S375	Current Issues in Psychology	3
SOC	S302	Social Psychology	3
SSCI	S300	Research Methods in Social Science	3
THR	S418	Advanced Study: Arts Administration	3
Additional courses as approved by advisor.

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

The UAS Career Services Office provides a current listing of internship opportunities available to UAS students. These internships are funded by Alaskan, federal, national and international organizations and businesses. Changes occur frequently. If you have an interest in internships please contact Career Services for assistance. If admitted to a degree program you can also speak with a faculty member if you are interested in an internship for academic credit.

CONTACT INFORMATION

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Juneau, Alaska 99801
Ph: 907-796-6100
Ph: 877-465-4827 ext. 6350 (toll free)
Program Web site: www.uas.alaska.edu/humanities/programs/bla/human-comm.html
Email: admissions@uas.alaska.edu