The Communication Department oversees the Communication Major, Communication Disorders Minor, and Health Communication Minor, along with related coursework.

Communication Courses

This is a listing of Communication (COMM) classes available at Bethany. These courses are included in the requirements for the Communication and Health Communication majors, the Communication Disorders minor, and other programs. Not all courses

Communication Disorders Minor

The Communication Disorders Minor is a joint program between Bethany Lutheran College and Minnesota State University, Mankato. While remaining full-time students at Bethany majoring in Communication, students take some needed courses, including a full semester (fall

Communication Major

Bethany’s communication major engages students in the study of human communication. Many of our graduates are recognized nationally for their skills in video and broadcast media. Our graduates develop skills for communicating effectively with diverse

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Health Communication Major

Discover the dynamic and promising realm of Health Communication, an engaging and interdisciplinary field that merges social work, public health, social psychology, and healthcare administration. This field is not just critical but also multifaceted, requiring

Speech and Debate

The Speech and Debate Team promotes the ability to speak with confidence and conviction. The team competes in an average of 25 tournaments throughout the school year and has traveled across the country and internationally

Communication Department Events

Feb

PLUM #4 Debate Tournament

Feb

PLUM #5 Debate Tournament

Communication Department Faculty & Staff

	Title	Office / Phone	Courses
Brian Klebig HH 329 507-344-7334	ProfessorAssociate Professor	HH 329 507-344-7334	Fundamentals of Speech Introduction to Mass Media Rhetorical Traditions Social Media Communication Communication Theory Media Ecology Communication Internship Communication Independent Study Essentials of Christianity I Essentials of Christianity II
Erik Lee	Adjunct Faculty
Jon Loging HH 206 507-344-7420	Associate Professor - Communication	HH 206 507-344-7420	Fundamentals of Speech Competitive Speaking Interpersonal Communication Competetive Debate Argument and Advocacy Advanced Competitive Speaking Processes of Criticism Communication Theory Communication Internship Graphic Design Internship
Sylvia Lohmeyer	Adjunct Faculty		Fundamentals of Speech Small Group Communication Organizational Communication Public Relations and Advertising Intercultural Communication
Derick Lyngholm HH 208 507-344-7384	Associate Professor - CommunicationHead Coach Men's Soccer	HH 208 507-344-7384	Fundamentals of Speech Interpersonal Communication Nonverbal Communication Intercultural Communication Communication Internship Varsity Soccer