2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin

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Start Date

Tue, 06/01/2021 - 03:37 AM

End Date

Tue, 05/31/2022 - 07:59 PM

Years

2122

Elementary Education Language Arts Major

Students with a major in elementary education language arts must maintain a grade point average of 3.0 or greater overall, in the major, and/or minor(s) with no grade below a "B-" in the professional education sequence and no grade below a "C" in the major and/or minor(s).

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Education, Leadership & Public Service, School of department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/kindergarten-and-elementa…

Total Credits Required

130

General Education

30-40

Core	36
ED 306 Children's Literature	3
ED 311 Language Arts Methods and Materials for Elementary Teachers	3
ED 316 Elementary Reading Instruction I	3
EN 247 Introduction to Literary Studies	4
EN 304 The Teaching of the English Language	4
EN 309 The Teaching of Writing	4
SP 100 Public Address [EFFC]	4
SP 110 Interpersonal Communication [INTT]	4
Communication Elective	4
Choose from the following:
BC 165 Introduction to Mass Media (4 cr.) [PERS]
SP 402 Communication Criticism (4 cr.)
SP 404 Communication and the Arts (4 cr.)
SP 410 Advanced Interpersonal Communication (4 cr.)
SP 412 Nonverbal Communication (4 cr.)
TH 130 The Theatre Experience (4 cr.) [HUME]
TH 132 Acting 1 (2 cr.)
English Electives	3

Professional Education	25
ED 201 Introduction to Education	2
ED 230 Teaching for Learning in the Elementary Classroom	4
ED 301 Dimensions of American Education	2
ED 318 Elementary Reading Instruction II	3
ED 361 Special Education and the General Classroom Teacher	2
ED 420 Teaching in the Elementary School	11
ED 450 Seminar in Teaching	1

Required Cognates	14
MSED 250 Physical Science for Educators	4
MSED 251 Life Science for Educators	4
MSED 252 Earth Science for Educators	4
ED 483 Educational Media Technology	2

Planned Program	27
ED 310 Social Studies Methods and Materials for Elementary Teachers	3
ED 312 Science Methods and Materials for Elementary Teachers	3
MSED 150 Mathematics for the Elementary School Teacher I	4
MSED 151 Mathematics for the Elementary School Teacher II	4
ED 353 Methods and Materials in Teaching Elementary School Mathematics	3
HL 150 Health and Education for the Elementary School Teacher	2
MU 149 Music in the Elementary School	2
AD 310 Art for the Elementary Classroom Teacher	2
ED 307 Integrating the Arts into the Elementary Curriculum	2
PE 224 Developmental Physical Education for Elementary Teachers	2

Other Required Courses	4
HS 221 The United States to 1865 [PERS]	4

Social Studies Component - All students in the elementary education curriculum must complete a 15 credit hour social studies requirement. Any AN, EC, HS, PS or SO prefixed course fulfills this requirement, as well as ED 101, FR 310, GC 100, GC 101, GC 164, GC 300, GC 305, GR 310, GC 360, HL 322, NAS 204, NAS 310, NAS 315, PL 270 and SN 314. These credits can be double counted with other program requirements.

This major does not require a minor.

Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Elementary Education Integrated Science Major

Students with a major in elementary education integrated science must maintain a grade point average of 3.0 or greater overall, in the major, and/or minor(s) with no grade below a "B-" in the professional education sequence and no grade below a "C" in the major and/or minor(s).

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Education, Leadership & Public Service, School of department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/kindergarten-and-elementa…

Total Credits Required

124

General Education

30-40


Required Courses in Major	37-38
Core	12
MSED 250 Physical Science for Educators	4
MSED 251 Life Science for Educators	4
MSED 252 Earth Science for Educators	4

Biology Electives	8
Choose from the following:
BI 100 Biological Science (4 cr.) [SCII]
BI 104 Human Anatomy and Physiology (4 cr.)
BI 111 Introductory Biology: Principles (4 cr.) [SCII]
BI 112 Introductory Biology: Diversity (4 cr.)

Physical Science Electives	9-10
Choose 1 of the following chemistry courses:
CH 105 Chemical Principles (4 cr.) [SCII]
CH 111 General Chemistry I (5 cr.) [SCII]
Choose 1 of the following physics courses:
PH 201 College Physics I (5 cr.) [SCII]
PH 220 Introductory Physics I (5 cr.) [SCII]

Earth/Space Science Electives	8
Choose from the following:
AS 103 Observational and Solar System Astronomy (4 cr.) [QUAR]
GC 101 Introduction to Environmental Science (4 cr.) [INTT]
GC 255 Physical Geology (4 cr.) [SCII]
GC 385 Weather and Climate (4 cr.)
GC 465 Hydrology (4 cr.)

Professional Education	25
ED 201 Introduction to Education	2
ED 230 Teaching for Learning in the Elementary Classroom	4
ED 301 Dimensions of American Education	2
ED 318 Elementary Reading Instruction II	3
ED 361 Special Education and the General Classroom Teacher	2
ED 420 Teaching in the Elementary School	11
ED 450 Seminar in Teaching	1

Required Cognates	13
MSED 150 Mathematics for the Elementary School Teacher I	4
MSED 151 Mathematics for the Elementary School Teacher II	4
ED 353 Methods and Materials in Teaching Elementary School Mathematics	3
ED 483 Educational Media Technology	2

Planned Program	25
ED 310 Social Studies Methods and Materials for Elementary Teachers	3
ED 306 Children's Literature	3
ED 311 Language Arts Methods and Materials for Elementary Teachers	3
ED 312 Science Methods and Materials for Elementary Teachers	3
ED 316 Elementary Reading Instruction I	3
HL 150 Health and Education for the Elementary School Teacher	2
MU 149 Music in the Elementary School	2
AD 310 Art for the Elementary Classroom Teacher	2
ED 307 Integrating the Arts into the Elementary Curriculum	2
PE 224 Developmental Physical Education for Elementary Teachers	2

Other Required Courses	4
HS 221 The United States to 1865 [PERS]	4

This major does not require a minor.

Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Theatre and Entertainment Arts Minor

Department minors must maintain a 2.00 grade point average.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Theatre and Dance department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/entertainment-and-sports/home.htm

Total Credits Required

Required Courses for Minor	10
TH 130 The Theatre Experience [HUME]	4
TH 131 Stagecraft	2
TH 132 Acting 1	2
TH 491 Practicum in Theatre and Entertainment Arts (1 cr.)	2
One credit course repeated two times.

Theatre and Entertainment Arts Electives	10
Choose from any TH prefix courses, except TH 480.

Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Communication Studies Minor

Department minors must maintain a 2.00 grade point average.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Communication and Media Studies department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/home.htm

Total Credits Required


Core Component	12
SP 100 Public Address [EFFC]	4
SP 110 Interpersonal Communication [INTT]	4
SP 120 Small Group Process or	4
SP 200 Argumentation (4 cr.)

Elective Component**	8
Choose two courses from the following:
SP 250 Research Methods and Careers in Communication (4 cr.)
SP 310 Communication Theory (4 cr.)
SP 320 New Media Literacy (4 cr.)
SP 401 Persuasion (4 cr.)
SP 402 Communication Criticism (4 cr.)
SP 404 Communication and the Arts (4 cr.)
SP 410 Advanced Interpersonal Communication (4 cr.)
SP 412 Nonverbal Communication (4 cr.)
SP 421 Organizational Communication (4 cr.)
SP 422 Crisis Communication (4 cr.)
SP 432 Environmental Communication (4 cr.)
SP 434 Environmental Communication in an International Context: Brazil (4 cr.) [INTT]
SP 495 Special Topics in Communication Studies (2 - 4 cr.)
BC 415 Intercultural Communication (4 cr.) [SOCR]
BC 420 Global Communication (4 cr.)
BC 471 Mass Communication and Society (4 cr.) [PERS]
BC 480 Media and Politics (4 cr.)
PR 432 Environmental Campaigns (4 cr.)

Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Public Relations Minor

This minor is a professional program based off of the Public Relations Society of America’s Guidelines for Undergraduate Education. It teaches research, writing, and strategy skills that students need to succeed in private and public sector careers. Throughout the curriculum, students will work on client-based PR projects that help contribute to a professional portfolio of their work.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Business, College of department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/public-relations-specialists.htm

Total Credits Required

PR 231 Introduction to Public Relations	4

Select four courses from the following:	16
PR 250 Research in Public Relations (4 cr.)
PR 330 Public Relations Message Design (4 cr.)
PR 332 Corporate Social Responsibility (4 cr.) [SOCR]
PR 350 Sport Public Relations and Media (4 cr.)
PR 410 Sport Public Relations – Theory & Strategy (4 cr.)
PR 430 Public Relations Case Studies (4 cr.)
PR 431 Campaigns (4 cr.)
PR 432 Environmental Campaigns (4 cr.)
PR 495 Special Topics in Public Relations (2 - 4 cr.)

Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Media Studies Minor

Students majoring in a departmental program that requires SP 110, who elect this minor, should count SP 110 in their major and replace it in the minor with TH 130.

Department minors must maintain a 2.00 grade point average.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Communication and Media Studies department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/home.htm

Total Credits Required

SP 110 Interpersonal Communication [INTT]	4
BC 165 Introduction to Mass Media [PERS]	4
SP 404 Communication and the Arts	4
BC 410 The Documentary or	4
SP 402 Communication Criticism (4 cr.)
BC 415 Intercultural Communication [SOCR] or	4
BC 420 Global Communication (4 cr.)

Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Theatre and Entertainment Arts Major - Bachelor of Arts

This degree focuses on the student and their particular needs. It combines both classroom and hands on education to create a well-rounded theatre generalist. The foundation of the curriculum is an equal mix of performance and technical theatre courses giving the student a solid launching pad in which to select their specific theatre electives. The elective requirements allow each student to build their specific education experience along with help from our dedicated faculty.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Theatre and Dance department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/entertainment-and-sports/home.htm

Total Credits Required

120

General Education

30-40

Theatre and Entertainment Arts Major	62

Foundation	34
DAN 130 The Dance Experience	4
TH 131 Stagecraft	2
TH 132 Acting 1	2
TH 141 Fundamentals of Design	2
TH 352 Directing Theory	4
TH 253 Introduction to Stage Management	2
TH 360 Theatre History 1	4
TH 361 Theatre History 2 or	4
TH 260 Dramatic Lit (4 cr.)
TH 432 Theatre and Entertainment Careers	1
TH 456 Entertainment Arts Management	4
TH 491 Practicum in Theatre and Entertainment Arts (1 cr.)	4
Must be repeated four times for credit.
TH 493 Field Studies or	1
TH 492 Internship in Theatre and Entertainment Arts (1 - 8 cr.)

Theatre Electives	28
Must take a minimum of 28 credits from the following:	28
TH 140 Stage Electrics (2 cr.)
TH 142 Sound and Media Engineering (2 cr.)
TH 143 Costume Construction (2 cr.)
TH 233 Digital Drafting and Rendering (2 cr.)
TH 234 Makeup Studio (2 cr.)
TH 240 Introduction to Lighting Design (2 cr.)
TH 241 Introduction to Scenic Design (2 cr.)
TH 242 Introduction Sound and Media Design (2 cr.)
TH 243 Introduction to Costume Design (2 cr.)
TH 245 Voice and Movement (4 cr.)
TH 247 Performance Studio (4 cr.)
May be taken three times with different content for credit.
TH 330 Acting 2 (4 cr.)
TH 331 Advanced Stagecraft (4 cr.)
TH 333 Scenic Painting (2 cr.)
TH 334 Casting and Molding (2 cr.)
TH 340 Programming for Lighting (2 cr.)
TH 341 Stage Properties (2 cr.)
TH 342 Programming for Sound and Media (2 cr.)
TH 343 Advanced Costume Construction (2 cr.)
TH 440 Advanced Lighting Design (4 cr.)
TH 441 Advanced Scenic Design (4 cr.)
TH 442 Advanced Sound and Media Design (4 cr.)
TH 443 Advanced Costume Design (4 cr.)
TH 453 Advanced Stage Management (4 cr.)
DAN 201 Beginning Ballet Technique (2 cr.) or
DAN 301 Intermediate Ballet Technique (2 cr.) or
DAN 401 Advanced Ballet Technique (2 cr.)
DAN 203 Beginning Jazz Technique (2 cr.) or
DAN 303 Intermediate Jazz Technique (2 cr.) or
DAN 403 Advanced Jazz Technique (2 cr.)
DAN 204 Beginning Tap Dance (1 cr.) or
DAN 304 Dance Improvisation (1 cr.) or
DAN 404 Dance Management (2 cr.)
DAN 310 Choreography Audition Prep (1 cr.)

Foreign Language Requirement	4
Course in Foreign Language at the 202 level or higher*	4

* Students unable to complete the language requirement may be given the option of a Bachelor of Science degree.

This major does not require a minor.

Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Communication Studies Major

This major teaches face-to-face communication skills and critical thinking skills based upon a body of knowledge that is transportable and applicable to a variety of career paths. Performance and theoretical electives afford students the opportunity to tailor their studies to their interests as they prepare for careers ranging from sales to supervision, from the ministry to law. A background in communication studies is an asset to all career-minded individuals who must communicate clearly, forcefully and persuasively.

All department majors must maintain a 2.50 grade point average in the major and earn at least a “C-” in all major courses that are required for graduation, unless otherwise noted.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Communication and Media Studies department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/home.htm

Total Credits Required

120

General Education

30-40

Required Courses in Major	44-48

Introductory Core	12
SP 100 Public Address [EFFC]	4
SP 110 Interpersonal Communication [INTT]	4
SP 120 Small Group Process	4

Critical Thinking	8
SP 200 Argumentation	4
SP 250 Research Methods and Careers in Communication	4

Theoretical Foundation	8
SP 310 Communication Theory	4
SP 320 New Media Literacy	4

Applications	2
SP 491 Practicum in Communication Studies	1 - 8
SP 492 Internship in Communication Studies	1 - 8

Assessment	2
SP 480 Communication Capstone	2

Concentration	12-16
Choose one area of specialization and declare that track with departmental advisor before the end of the Junior year.


Health and Environmental Communication	16
BC 430 Health Communication and Media [INTT]	4
SP 422 Crisis Communication	4
SP 432 Environmental Communication or	4
PR 432 Environmental Campaigns (4 cr.)
Choose one course from the following:	4
AH 336 Health Care in a Multi-Cultural Society (3 cr.) [SOCR]
GC 424 Environmental Justice (4 cr.)
HL 322 International Health Issues (4 cr.) [SOCR]
NAS 342 Indigenous Environmental Movements (4 cr.) [INTT]
NU 386 Interdisciplinary Study in Global Healthcare - Latin America (3 cr.) [SOCR]


Interpersonal/Intercultural Communication	12
BC 415 Intercultural Communication [SOCR]	4
SP 410 Advanced Interpersonal Communication	4
Choose one course from the following:	4
AN 320 Native Peoples of North America (4 cr.)
NAS 342 Indigenous Environmental Movements (4 cr.) [INTT]
NU 386 Interdisciplinary Study in Global Healthcare - Latin America (3 cr.) [SOCR]
PS 440 Race, Politics and Public Policy (4 cr.) [SOCR]
SN 314 Contemporary Latin American Culture (4 cr.) [PERS]


Organizational Communication	12
SP 421 Organizational Communication	4
PR 332 Corporate Social Responsibility [SOCR]	4
Choose one course from the following:	4
SP 402 Communication Criticism (4 cr.)
SP 410 Advanced Interpersonal Communication (4 cr.)
SP 422 Crisis Communication (4 cr.)
MGT 240 Organizational Behavior and Management (4 cr.)
MGT 355 Methods of Training (4 cr.)


Public Communication and Social Influence	12
SP 401 Persuasion	4
SP 422 Crisis Communication	4
Choose one course from the following:	4
BC 470 Mass Communication Law (4 cr.)
BC 480 Media and Politics (4 cr.) or
PS 480 Media and Politics (4 cr.)
LDR 300 Leadership in Diverse Workplaces (4 cr.) [SOCR]
NAS 310 Tribal Law and Government (4 cr.)
PR 432 Environmental Campaigns (4 cr.)
PS 440 Race, Politics and Public Policy (4 cr.) [SOCR]
PSY 220 Social Psychology (4 cr.)
SP 402 Communication Criticism (4 cr.)
SP 432 Environmental Communication (4 cr.)

This major does not require a minor.

Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Public Relations Major

This major is a professional program designed to meet, and in some cases surpass, the Public Relations Society of America’s Guidelines for Undergraduate Education. It teaches the kind of research, writing, planning and budgeting skills that students need to succeed in the job market and allows them to employ these skills on behalf of a variety of clients.

All department majors must maintain a 2.50 grade point average in the major and earn at least a “C-” in all major courses that are required for graduation, unless otherwise noted.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Business, College of department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/public-relations-specialists.htm

Total Credits Required

120

General Education

30-40

Public Relations Core	30
PR 231 Introduction to Public Relations	4
PR 250 Research in Public Relations	4
PR 330 Public Relations Message Design	4
PR 332 Corporate Social Responsibility [SOCR]	4
PR 430 Public Relations Case Studies	4
PR 431 Campaigns	4
PR 492 Internship in Public Relations (1 - 8 cr.)	2
Select one course from the following:	4
BC 200 Introduction to Multimedia Journalism (4 cr.)
EN 206 Survey of Journalism (4 cr.) [PERS]
EN 217 News Writing and Reporting (4 cr.)

PR Theoretical Electives	16
Choose four courses from the following:
AD 118 Graphic Design: Foundations (4 cr.)
BC 470 Mass Communication Law (4 cr.)
BC 471 Mass Communication and Society (4 cr.) [PERS]
MGT 221 Business Law I: Legal Environment of Business (4 cr.)
MGT 240 Organizational Behavior and Management (4 cr.)
MGT 344 Managerial Communication (4 cr.)
MGT 475 International Business (4 cr.)
MKT 230 Introduction to Marketing (4 cr.)
MKT 310 Marketing for Entrepreneurship (4 cr.)
MKT 335 Consumer Behavior Analysis (4 cr.)
MKT 360 Controversial Issues in Marketing and Management (4 cr.)
MKT 430 Services Marketing (4 cr.)
MKT 432 Advertising and Integrated Marketing Communications (4 cr.)
MKT 438 Marketing Management (4 cr.)
MKT 466 International Marketing (4 cr.)
PR 495 Special Topics in Public Relations (2 - 4 cr.)
PR 350 Sport Public Relations and Media (4 cr.)
PR 410 Sport Public Relations – Theory & Strategy (4 cr.)
PR 432 Environmental Campaigns (4 cr.)
SP 320 New Media Literacy (4 cr.)

This major does not require a minor.

Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Multimedia Production Major

This major focuses on a wide variety of production careers such as music recording and corporate video. Students use professionally equipped studios to learn concepts and apply them to create award-winning media content. The department’s labs include professional audio and video equipment using the latest digital technology such as Digidesign ProTools and Final Cut Pro.

All department majors must maintain a 2.50 grade point average in the major and earn at least a “C-” in all major courses that are required for graduation, unless otherwise noted.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Communication and Media Studies department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/home.htm

Total Credits Required

120

General Education

30-40

Required Courses in Major	39*
CS 101 Web Site Construction [INTT]	4
BC 165 Introduction to Mass Media [PERS]	4
BC 250 Introduction to Multimedia Production	4
BC 265 Writing and Announcing for Broadcast	4
BC 470 Mass Communication Law	4
BC 473M Advanced Media Production-Multimedia or	4
BC 473A Advanced Media Production-Audio (4 cr.) or
BC 473F Advanced Media Production-Field Television Production (4 cr.) or
BC 473W Advanced Media Production-Script Writing (4 cr.)
BC 471 Mass Communication and Society [PERS]	4
BC 491 Broadcast Practicum (1 - 4 cr.) or	2
BC 492 Internship in Broadcasting (1 - 8 cr.)
BC 493 Senior Portfolio	1

Major Electives*	8
Choose two courses from the following:
At least one course must be 300 level or higher
AD 118 Graphic Design: Foundations (4 cr.)
AD 134 Computer Art: Foundations (4 cr.)
BC 310 Sports and Special Events Programming (4 cr.)
BC 320 Electronic Media Management (4 cr.)
BC 410 The Documentary (4 cr.)
BC 415 Intercultural Communication (4 cr.) [SOCR]
BC 430 Health Communication and Media (4 cr.) [INTT]
BC 495 Special Topics in Broadcasting (1 - 4 cr.)
PH 102 Physics of Sound and Music * (3 cr.) [QUAR]
SP 320 New Media Literacy (4 cr.)

*Credits required may vary depending on courses transferred from other schools (e.g. 3 cr. vs. 4 cr. courses).

This major does not require a minor.

Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

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