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Bachelor of Arts in Communication - Legal Communications Howard University, USA

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Full Time Variable $ 7,103 (US$ 7,103) per semester Contact provider
John H Johnson Schoo...

Course summary

This program guides the learning experiences of the students in the communication processes as they apply to the practice of law and law related fields, such as politics, policy analysis and development, and management. The students develop knowledge of and gain experience in legal research, case analysis and brief writing. Students also develop skills in negotiation, conflict resolution, argumentation and mock trial through class preparation and participation. Legal communication majors often continue their education in law school or other graduate programs. Because of the extensive background in communications, they have also pursued careers in the business, public policy, political, entertainment and other related fields.

Program modules

The modules are: COMC 101. Principles of Speech, COMC 102.Introduction to Communication, COMC 205. Mock Trial, COMC 206. Communication Research Methods, COMC 208. Forensics Practicum, COMC 209. Forensics Practicum, COMC 213. Elements of Persuasion, COMC 242. Language Issues in Communication, COMC 307. Inter/lntrapersonal Communication, COMC 309. African American Communication, COMC 320. Organizational Communication, COMC 400. Practicum: Communication and Culture, COMC 408. Introduction to Legal Research, COMC 410. Conflict Management & Negotiation Strategies, COMC 415. Intercultural/Interracial Communication, COMC 463. Directed Study, COMC 471. Advanced Public Speaking.

Entry requirement for international students

Students must have official transcripts of CSC, CXC, GCE, WASC, CGSE or official final secondary school records, results from the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or American College Test Assessment (ACT), international students from non-English speaking country must have scores from Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

Qualification

Bachelor degree

Awarding body

Howard University

Department name

John H Johnson School of Communications, Department of Communication and Culture

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