Communication, Social Justice and Advocacy, BA
The major in Communication, Social Justice and Advocacy provides an ethical grounding as well as necessary practical knowledge and experiences for students who wish to participate in communication and advocacy roles for nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations.
The Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication, Social Justice and Advocacy is grounded in the Franciscan principles that define St. Bonaventure University while being married to the pragmatic coursework of our renowned Jandoli School of Communication.
The major is grounded in the university's principle values of nurturing compassion, seeking wisdom and building integrity, while its focus on public service messaging underscores St. Bonaventure's commitment to community. That selfless intent fosters kinship and advocacy for those on the margins of society — the needy, ignored and excluded.
It's the perfect major for students who wish to use communication to help champion the work of those seeking to help bring about social, cultural, environmental and political change.
It should be noted that this is not to be considered a major for just liberal or progressive activists. Rather, it is a program for any student who seeks change, regardless of their political philosophy.
Second major or minor & internships required
Students in this major are required to complete a minor or second major in an academic program outside of the Jandoli School of Communication.
Like all Jandoli School majors, students in this program are required to complete 400 hours of on- or off-campus internships under the guidance of the Jandoli School internship coordinator.
Second major or minor & internships required
Students in this major are required to complete a minor or second major in an academic program outside of the Jandoli School of Communication.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Communication, Social Justice and Advocacy | 44 | |
| COMMUNICATION TODAY | ||
| PROFESSIONAL WRITING I | ||
| PROFESSIONAL WRITING II | ||
| NEWSWRITING & REPORTING I | ||
| NEWSWRITING & REPORTING II | ||
| MEDIA LAW AND ETHICS | ||
| WRITING FOR ADVOCACY | ||
| DIGITAL MARKETING | ||
| PRINC & PRACT OF PUB RELATIONS | ||
| THE ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN | ||
| COMPREHENSIVE EXPERIENCE | ||
| Select one of the following: | ||
| SOCIAL MEDIA IN SOCIETY/BUSINESS | ||
| DIGITAL CONTENT & ENGAGEMENT | ||
| SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGY & ENGAGEMENT | ||
| MEASUREMENT:SEO/SEM/ANALYTICS | ||
| ADVERTISING COPYWRITING:FINDING YOUR VOICE | ||
| MULTIMEDIA COPYWRITING | ||
| AAF CASE STUDY | ||
| Select one of the following: | ||
| MEDIA EFFECTS | ||
| SEMIOTICS:SIGNS & SYMBOLS | ||
| CASE STUDIES IN MEDIA ETHICS | ||
| INTERNET AND THE LAW | ||
| WOMEN, MINORITIES & MEDIA | ||
| MEDIA & DEMOCRACY | ||
| Select two of the following: | ||
| RACE AND CRIME | ||
| GENDER CRIME AND DEVIANCE | ||
| ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS | ||
| SOCIAL FOUNDATIONS OF AMERICAN EDUCATION: A CURRENT ISSUES APPROACH | ||
| WOMEN IN LITERATURE | ||
| AFRICAN AMERICAN LITERATURE | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO SUSTAINABLE SYSTEMS | ||
| ENVIRONMENTAL HISTORY | ||
| MEDIA & SOCIAL CHANGE | ||
| INTRO TO NATIVE AMERICAN & INDIGENOUS STUDIES | ||
| INTRO TO PUBLIC HEALTH | ||
| GLOBAL PUBLIC HEALTH | ||
| DIVERSITY & INCLUSION IN PUBLIC HEALTH | ||
| OPPRESSION AND PRIVILEGE | ||
| SOC. & ECON. JUSTICE | ||
| ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS | ||
| POLITICAL THOUGHT | ||
| LAW AND SOCIETY | ||
| CONTROVERSIES-PUBL POLICY | ||
| ENVIRONMENTAL POLITICS | ||
| WOMEN AND POLITICS | ||
| MEDIA AND POLITICS | ||
| CONSTITUTIONAL LAW I: POLITICAL STRUCTURE | ||
| SOCIAL MOVEMENTS | ||
| MEDIA & SOCIAL CHANGE | ||
| MEDIA & PUBLIC OPINION | ||
| CHRISTIAN ETHICS | ||
| CHRISTIAN-MUSLIM REL: PAST, PRES, FUT | ||
| ETHICAL LEADERSHIP:FRANCISCAN VALUES | ||
| HEALTH, FAITH & ETHICS | ||
| INTRO TO WOMEN'S STUDIES | ||
| WOMEN & POLITICS | ||
| MACROECONOMIC PRINCIPLES | ||
| Out of Major Cognate | 9 | |
| PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING | ||
| CONSUMER BEHAVIOR | ||
| EFFECTIVE SPEAKING & PRESENTATIONS | ||
| Foreign Language 1 | 3 | |
| General Education Requirements 2 | 37 | |
| General Electives | 27 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
- 1
The modern language must be at the 202 level and may be modern or classical (Latin). Students not prepared to begin at this level will need to take additional courses. Those additional courses will count as general electives.
- 2
The Jandoli School of Communication requires MATH-107 or MATH-135 to satisfy the University’s Quantitative Literacy General Education Requirement.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| JMC-101 | 3 | JMC-111 | 3 |
| JMC-110 | 3 | ENG-102 | 3 |
| ENG-101 | 3 | PHIL-104 | 3 |
| BONA-101 | 3 | THFS-101 | 3 |
| Modern or Classical Language 1 | 3 | Modern or Classical Language1 | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| COM-102 | 3 | POLS-102 | 3 |
| SC-210 | 3 | JMC-202 | 3 |
| JMC-201 | 3 | PHIL-111 | 3 |
| BIO-101 & BIOL-101 | 4 | Modern or Classical Language1 | 3 |
| Modern or Classical Language1 | 3 | Quantitative Literacy Gen Ed Requirement2 | 3 |
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MKT-301 | 3 | MKT-302 | 3 |
| JMC-300 | 3 | SC-303 | 3 |
| SC-330 | 3 | SC-320 | 3 |
| JMC-482 | 3 | SOC-222 | 3 |
| POLS-315 | 3 | POLS-375 | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| THFS-245 | 3 | SC-499 | 2 |
| JMC-470 | 3 | JMC-411 | 3 |
| ENG-213 | 3 | POLS-445 | 3 |
| ECO-101 | 3 | ENG-377 | 3 |
| SOC-101 | 3 | NAIS-101 | 3 |
| 15 | 14 | ||
| Total Credits 120 | |||
- 1
- Language must be at the 202 level and may be modern or classical (Latin). Students not prepared to begin at this level will need to take additional courses. Those additional courses will count as general electives.
- 2
The Jandoli School of Communication requires MATH-107 or MATH-135 to satisfy the University’s Quantitative Literacy General Education Requirement.
NOTE: Students must complete internship requirements totaling 400 hours either on- or off-campus under the guidance of the Jandoli School internship coordinator. Transfer students must complete 100 hours for each year they are on campus.
Second major or minor & internships required
Students in this major are required to complete a minor or second major in an academic program outside of the Jandoli School of Communication.