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104 Warren Student Services Center

Bloomsburg University

Bloomsburg PA 17815-1301

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Full-time students: (570) 389-4316

Part-time students: (570) 389-4003

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Director of Admissions

Christopher Keller, 107 Warren Student Services

Assistant to the Director

Kristin Cheek

Associate Director

Jim Christy, 115 Warren Student Services

Assistant Directors

Maramonne Houseknecht, 157 Warren Student Services

Christopher Lapos, 104 Warren Student Services

Kathy Mulka, 109 Warren Student Services

Wayne Whitaker, 116 Warren Student Services

Office Staff

Debra Cecco, Secretary

Pam Oliveira, Secretary

Cassandra Newsome, Secretary

Gayle Kishbach, Secretary

John Stockalis, Data Input

Adult Advisement

Patricia Lenhart, Coordinator, 218 Warren Student Services

Graduate Studies

212 Centennial Hall

Bloomsburg University

Bloomsburg PA 17815-1301

(570) 389-4015

James F. Matta, Dean, 212 Centennial Hall

Carol Arnold, Administrative Assistant, 212 Centennial Hall

Summer College

Karen Murtin, Registrar's Office, 150 Warren Student Services

Act 101/EOP

Irvin Wright, Director, 041 Warren Student Services

Debbie Schell, Secretary, 037 Warren Student Services

 

Applied Communication

LCCC Major - General StudiesBU Major - Communication Studies Applied Communication Option

Students who major in communication studies learn how communication functions in social and professional contexts. Among careers pursued by Communication Studies majors after graduation are speech writing, employee training, sales management, public information, development, technical writing, campaign direction, lobbying and negotiations. This area focuses on the importance of communication in business and professional settings. Students develop competencies that allow them to understand communication in professional organizations, develop professional communication skills and to train others to communicate effectively in professional settings. Study in this area prepares students for careers in personnel management, sales, executive management, industrial and labor relations, employee training or as a development officer.

Courses Required to Complete the Communication Studies: Applied Communication Major At Bloomsburg University

LCCC Schedule (Years 1 and 2)

First SemesterSecond SemesterThird SemesterFourth Semester
ENG101ENG102PHI151ElectiveA
HEPSPE125SPE210ElectiveA
Science CourseHEPElectiveAElectiveA
Social Science ElectiveSocial Science ElectiveElectiveAElectiveA
Mathematics CourseScience or Math CourseElectiveAElectiveA
History CourseCIS110  
Credits -- 16Credits -- 16Credits -- 15Credits -- 15

Note: Total of 60 credits to transfer.

A. Students are advised to take two additional courses from the Group A list, two additional courses from the Group B list, and one additional course from the Group C list as part of these elective credits. This will complete the BU general education requirements.

Bloomsburg Schedule (Years 3 and 4)

Fifth SemesterSixth SemesterSeventh SemesterEighth Semester
25.207 25.220 IRM CourseBAC CourseD
25.210AC CourseDAC CourseD25.497
ElectiveLSI CourseCAC CourseDElective
ElectiveElectiveElectiveElective
 ElectiveElectiveElective
Credits -- 15Credits -- 15Credits -- 15Credits -- 15

Note: Based on transfer of 60 credits.

B. Interpersonal Relationship Management Courses - one of the following: 25.215, 25.309, 25.313, 25.419, 25.425, 25.426

C. Leadership and Social Influence Courses - one of the following: 25.205, 25.315, 25.321, 25.413, 25.417, 25.418

D. Applied Communication Courses - four of the following: 25.306, 25.307, 25.407, 25.423, 25.424

Transfer Guide - Communication Studies (B.A.)

LCCC Course Requirements Transfer to BU as:
ENG101English Comp I320.101Eng I3
ENG102English Comp II320.201English II3
SPE125Fundamentals of Speech325.103Public Speaking 3
SPE210Intro to Interpersonal communications325.104Interpersonal Communications3
PHI151Intro to Ethics328.297Ethics3 6
 Social Science3 General Education (Group B)3 2
 Social Science3 General Education (Group B)3 2
 History3 General Education (Group A)3 1
 Math3 General Education (Group C)3 3
 Science or Math3 General Education (Group C)3 3
 Science3 General Education (Group C)3 3
 CIS elective356.110Intro to Computer Science3 5
HPExxxActivities Course1 Activities Course1 4
HPExxxActivities Course1 Activities Course1 4
 Electives24 Electives 248
  1. This course applies towards the Distribution (Group A) requirement.
  2. These courses apply towards the Distribution (Group B) requirement (select from the Group B list).
  3. These courses apply towards the Distribution (Group C) requirement (select from the group C list).
  4. These courses complete the Fitness and Recreation Skills requirement.
  5. Take CIS110 (completes the quantitative-analytical requirement.
  6. Completes the values requirement.
  7. Completes the fitness requirement.
  8. Students are advised to take two additional courses from the Group A list, two additional courses from the Group B list, and one additional course from the Group C list as part of the elective credits. This will complete the BU general education requirements.