DEGREE SHEETS
COURSES
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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
This program offers students a solid foundation in communication theory and extensive practice in application of communication skills. COM courses cover public speaking, interpersonal communication, group communication, intercultural communication, film criticism, survey of rhetorical studies, survey of communication studies, argumentation and debate, and a variety of special topics within the discipline.
PROGRAM ADVISING
The Department of Communication recommends you seek a department-based advisor before beginning your A.A. in Communication. Department advisors will help you with several items including:
- Declaring your major in Journalism and Media Studies
- Explaining what classes are offered during which semesters
- Creating a semester-by-semester course plan
To find a department advisor, click here. |
COMMUNICATION COURSE LIST
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Oral Communication
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Theory and practice in spoken communication, including prepared and extemporaneous speaking experience. |
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Oral Communication - Honors
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An Honors level study of theory and practice in spoken communication, including prepared and extemporaneous speaking experience. Honors emphasizes a greater body of research and focuses on a required theme. Courses with "G" suffixes are designated Honors level courses and can be used to fulfill equivalent general education requirements. |
Introduction to Interpersonal Communication
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Examination of theories of effective interpersonal communication with in-class exercises designed to provide practical application of theory. Prerequisite: ENG 100 or 101.
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Applied Communication
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Emphasis placed on improving oral and written communication skills in the workplace, including organizational networks, interviewing, presentations, listening and groups. Culture and personality are analyzed.
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Culture and Communication
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Introduction of theory, analysis and practice in understanding culture and its impact on communication. Emphasis on the use of cultural awareness and multicultural sensitivity to improve oral and written communication skills. |
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Cinema as Art and Communication
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An appreciative survey of cinema in its diverse forms. Historical and stylistic influences on the aesthetic values and social implications of cinema. Illustrated by screen examples. |
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Internship
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A supervised workshop experience in a local television studio, radio station, newspaper, advertising agency, public relations firm or any other organization relating to communication. Can be repeated for a total of 6 credits. Prerequisite: Approval of the station, newspaper, agency or firm where internship will be completed and approval from the Department of Communication Internship Coordinator. To go to the internship web page, click here. |
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Advanced Public Speaking
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Advanced theory and practice in spoken communication, including prepared, extemporaneous, oral interpretation and impromptu speaking experience. Emphasis on advanced delivery and research skills. |
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Survey of Rhetorical Studies
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Survey of historical development of various rhetorical canons, concepts, and perspectives beginning with ancient Greek and Roman discourse and concluding with contemporary rhetoric. |
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Introduction to Group Communication
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Principles of small group communication and probleming solving theory and practice. |
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Survey of Communication Studies
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Analysis of the contexts, principles, and values of human communication grounded in communication theory. Focuses on developing competency in the areas of intrapersonal, interpersonal, small group, organization, and public communication. |
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Argumentation and Debate
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Study of the basic principles of argumentation and their application in academic debate. Emphasis on the use of reasoning skills in oral communication. |
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Debate Practicum
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The course is designed for students who are participants in intercollegiate forensic competition. This course may be taken a maximum of three (3) times. Prerequisite: COM 217. |
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Special Topics in Communications
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Investigates a special topic and/or area of interest within the field of Communication Studies. |
