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43 courses with the subject COM, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

COM 1000Orientation to the Media and Communication Arts Major2
Subject
COM
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
165529-undated-curry.edu
Source
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COM 1010Fundamentals of Communication3

Fall and Spring Semesters 313 / 615

Subject
COM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
165529-undated-curry.edu
Source
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COM 1020Digital Media Basics3
Subject
COM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
165529-undated-curry.edu
Source
coursedog-pdfs-public-prod.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com
COM 1030Career Speaking3

Fall and Spring Semesters Designed to help improve your vocal presentation, this course will introduce you to the development and production of Career Speech. Individual progress will be charted through prepared presentation and class exercises. We will train the ear as well as the voice; the listener as well as the speaker. The dedicated student will notice enhanced vocal versatility and personal projection and will acquire the vocal tools necessary for the professional world.

Subject
COM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
165529-undated-curry.edu
Source
coursedog-pdfs-public-prod.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com
Prerequisite
COM 1000 or permission of instructor.
COM 1510Beginning Radio Practicum1

Fall and Spring Semesters Provides students with the opportunity to work on various assignments at the College radio station, WMLN-FM. Hours to be arranged outside of class. Fee.

Subject
COM
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credit
Type
course
Edition
165529-undated-curry.edu
Source
coursedog-pdfs-public-prod.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com
COM 2010Public Speaking3

Fall and Spring Semesters An introductory course in public speaking. Chief emphasis is placed upon the delivery of carefully prepared speeches and major attention is given to collection of materials, style, audience analysis, and outlining. 314 / 615

Subject
COM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
165529-undated-curry.edu
Source
coursedog-pdfs-public-prod.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com
COM 2050Announcing for Podcast and Broadcast
Subject
COM
Type
course
Edition
165529-undated-curry.edu
Source
coursedog-pdfs-public-prod.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com
COM 2100Managerial Communication3

Fall and Spring Semesters Students will be introduced to the theoretical and practical principles of organizational structure, culture and management in relationship to all aspects of communication skills. Students will explore various organizations and will participate in managerial case studies virtually and face to face. Students will be introduced to motivational concepts and communication skills necessary to become more effective managers and leaders. Students will manage and be managed by peers for individual, team, and class assignments.

Subject
COM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
165529-undated-curry.edu
Source
coursedog-pdfs-public-prod.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com
Prerequisite
COM 1010 or sophomore standing.
COM 2190Communication for Health Professionals3

This course introduces students to the foundational and applied principles of health communication in public health, healthcare, and wellness contexts. The course explores how cultural, social, technological, and organizational factors shape communication within healthcare, wellness promotion, and health advocacy. Emphasis is placed on translating complex scientific and epidemiological information into accessible messages, crafting ethically responsive health materials, and critically evaluating communication strategies to advance individual and community health outcomes. (Same course as HW 2190).

Subject
COM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Source
coursedog-pdfs-public-prod.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com
Prerequisite
COM 1010 or HW 1001 or NSG 1000 or permission of the instructor.
COM 2200Writing for Broadcast Media3
Subject
COM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
165529-undated-curry.edu
Source
coursedog-pdfs-public-prod.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com
COM 2210Writing for Media Platforms3
Subject
COM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
165529-undated-curry.edu
Source
coursedog-pdfs-public-prod.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com
COM 2230Writing for Communication3
Subject
COM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
165529-undated-curry.edu
Source
coursedog-pdfs-public-prod.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com
COM 2501Currier Times Practicum I1

Fall and Spring Semesters A course in which students write, edit and produce editorial content – including textual stories, blogs, and audio, video and photojournalism – for the student media publications curriertimes.net and The Currier Times. Students author news articles, features, and personal columns, on topics ranging from campus living, sports, fashion, politics, food, music and more. Students are required to attend weekly news meetings.

Subject
COM
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credit
Type
course
Source
coursedog-pdfs-public-prod.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com
Prerequisite
COM 1010.
COM 2510Intermediate Radio Practicum1

Fall and Spring Semesters Continuation of COM 1510 at an intermediate level. Fee.

Subject
COM
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credit
Type
course
Source
coursedog-pdfs-public-prod.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com
Prerequisite
First semester sophomore standing.
COM 2530Intermediate Radio Practicum1

Fall and Spring Semesters Continuation of COM 2510. Fee.

Subject
COM
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credit
Type
course
Source
coursedog-pdfs-public-prod.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com
Prerequisite
First semester junior standing.
COM 2560WMLN-FM Director/ Assistant Director2

Fall and Spring Semesters Open only to students appointed to the position of director or assistant director at WMLN-FM. Students may not enroll in practica at the same time. Fee. 316 / 615

Subject
COM
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Source
coursedog-pdfs-public-prod.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com
Prerequisite
Permission of the Director of Radio.
COM 2570WMLN-FM Director/ Assistant Director2

Fall and Spring Semesters Open only to students appointed to the position of director or assistant director at WMLN-FM. Students may not enroll in practica at the same time. Fee.

Subject
COM
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Source
coursedog-pdfs-public-prod.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com
Prerequisite
COM 2560 and permission of the Director of Radio.
COM 2580WMLN-FM Director/ Assistant Director2

Fall and Spring Semesters Open only to students appointed to the position of director or assistant director at WMLN-FM. Students may not enroll in practica at the same time. Fee.

Subject
COM
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Source
coursedog-pdfs-public-prod.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com
Prerequisite
COM 2570 and permission of the Director of Radio.
COM 2590WMLN-FM Director/ Assistant Director2

Fall and Spring Semesters Open only to students appointed to the position of director or assistant director of WMLN-FM. Students may not enroll in practica at the same time. Fee.

Subject
COM
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Source
coursedog-pdfs-public-prod.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com
Prerequisite
COM 2580 and permission of the Director of Radio.
COM 2620Broadcast Sales and Marketing Research3

Offered periodically within a three-year academic cycle A comprehensive examination of broadcast and cable advertising methods. This course covers account development, effective selling strategies, and client relations. There is also discussion of audience analysis, campaign planning, and promotion. Students will prepare sales presentations for classroom analysis.

Subject
COM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
165529-undated-curry.edu
Source
coursedog-pdfs-public-prod.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com
COM 2740Video Producing and Production3

Fall and Spring Semesters Students will be introduced to the creative process of digital video programming, with an emphasis on field and studio producing and production. Students will learn the historical underpinnings of video production with the basics of scriptwriting, multimedia graphic creation, artistic lighting design and producing/researching. Students will also participate in various crew positions involved in live production. All students will serve as producer for an episode of talk show programming that will air on CC8; this will also serve as an ePortfolio item. This course meets the Curry Core Arts Breadth requirement. 317 / 615

Subject
COM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
165529-undated-curry.edu
Source
coursedog-pdfs-public-prod.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com
Prerequisite
COM 1010 or permission of instructor.
COM 2760Video Storytelling3

Fall and Spring Semesters Students will learn the basics of single camera production and post-production. Projects will include movie-style camera techniques, continuity, and news/documentary-style scripting, shooting, and editing with HD and 3D camera gear. Pre- or Co-requisite: FCST 2761, or permission of instructor

Subject
COM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
165529-undated-curry.edu
Source
coursedog-pdfs-public-prod.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com
COM 2761Digital Video Editing
Subject
COM
Type
course
Source
coursedog-pdfs-public-prod.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com
COM 2762Digital Audio Production3
Subject
COM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
165529-undated-curry.edu
Source
coursedog-pdfs-public-prod.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com
COM 2900Multimedia Journalism3

Fall and Spring Semesters Covers the basics of reporting and news writing. Emphasis on lead writing, interviewing, researching and preparing news stories. Discussion of libel laws and ethics. Students will also be introduced to blogging, and video/audio reporting techniques for use on the Internet.

Subject
COM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
165529-undated-curry.edu
Source
coursedog-pdfs-public-prod.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com
COM 2905Photojournalism3
Subject
COM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
165529-undated-curry.edu
Source
coursedog-pdfs-public-prod.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com
COM 3011Media Cultures3
Subject
COM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
165529-undated-curry.edu
Source
coursedog-pdfs-public-prod.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com
COM 3020Intercultural Communication3

Electives: A. 2000/3000/4000-level in COM, FCST, SPC, THR, and/or VGS 6 B. 3000/4000-level in COM, FCST, SPC, THR, and/or VGS 3 Total: 15 105 / 615

Subject
COM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
165529-undated-curry.edu
Source
coursedog-pdfs-public-prod.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com
COM 3450Communication Internship3
Subject
COM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
165529-undated-curry.edu
Source
coursedog-pdfs-public-prod.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com
COM 3506Media Law and Ethics3

P&H 1050 U.S. Politics

Subject
COM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
165529-undated-curry.edu
Source
coursedog-pdfs-public-prod.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com
COM 3510Advanced Radio Practicum1

Fall and Spring Semesters A continuation of COM 2540; at an advanced level. Fee.

Subject
COM
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credit
Type
course
Source
coursedog-pdfs-public-prod.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com
Prerequisite
First semester senior standing.
COM 3550Broadcast Management
Subject
COM
Type
course
Source
coursedog-pdfs-public-prod.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com
COM 3560WMLN-FM Management Supervisors2

Fall and Spring Semesters Open only to WMLN-FM station manager, program director, and operations director. These positions are appointed. Students may not enroll in practica at the same time. Fee.

Subject
COM
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Source
coursedog-pdfs-public-prod.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com
Prerequisite
Permission of the Director of Radio.
COM 3570WMLN-FM Management Supervisors2

Fall and Spring Semesters Open only to WMLN-FM station manager, program director, and operations director. These positions are appointed. Students may not enroll in practica at the same time. Fee.

Subject
COM
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Source
coursedog-pdfs-public-prod.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com
Prerequisite
COM 3560 and permission of the Director of Radio.
COM 3580WMLN-FM Management Supervisors2

Fall and Spring Semesters Open only to WMLN-FM station manager, program director, and operations director. These positions are appointed. Students may not enroll in practica at the same time. Fee.

Subject
COM
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Source
coursedog-pdfs-public-prod.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com
Prerequisite
COM 3570 and permission of the Director of Radio.
COM 3590WMLN-FM Management Supervisors2

Fall and Spring Semesters Open only to WMLN-FM station manager, program director, and operations director. These position are appointed. Students may not enroll in practica at the same time. Fee.

Subject
COM
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Source
coursedog-pdfs-public-prod.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com
Prerequisite
COM 3580 and permission of the Director of Radio.
COM 3651Sports and Media3
Subject
COM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Source
coursedog-pdfs-public-prod.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com
COM 3752On-Air Broacast Reporting
Subject
COM
Type
course
Edition
165529-undated-curry.edu
Source
coursedog-pdfs-public-prod.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com
COM 3768Online Video: Producing and Marketing
Subject
COM
Type
course
Edition
165529-undated-curry.edu
Source
coursedog-pdfs-public-prod.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com
COM 3850Designing a Media and Communication Arts Project3

Fall and Spring Semesters This course prepares Media and Communication Arts majors to propose, execute, and evaluate a project to be completed in the major’s Capstone course the following semester. Students will discover unique ways to design a project engaging their career, academic, and personal goals. The course will review seminal theoretical concepts established in Media and Communication Arts curricula. Students will learn project design models such as theories, best practices, and research methods unique to media and communication industries. Students complete their Capstone Project proposal in preparation for Capstone Seminar.

Subject
COM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
165529-undated-curry.edu
Source
coursedog-pdfs-public-prod.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com
Prerequisite
Senior Standing.
COM 3980Capstone Seminar3

Fall and Spring Semesters This course supports Media and Communication Arts (MCA) students execute their culminating projects. The Capstone provides creative and intellectual space to continue to develop, perform, and complete a semester-long project reflective of students’ academic, career, and personal goals.

Subject
COM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
165529-undated-curry.edu
Source
coursedog-pdfs-public-prod.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com
Prerequisite
COM 3850 and Senior Standing.
COM 4050Independent Studio1-8

Fall and Spring Semesters 321 / 615

Subject
COM
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
8
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
165529-undated-curry.edu
Source
coursedog-pdfs-public-prod.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com
COM 4100Independent Reading1-3

Fall and Spring Semesters Students who wish to do a reading in a special topic not covered by any course or wish to deal in depth with a specific topic may, under the guidance of a faculty member from that area, elect Independent Readings.

Subject
COM
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
165529-undated-curry.edu
Source
coursedog-pdfs-public-prod.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com
Prerequisite
Junior, or senior standing, a 3.0 average in the subject area, and at least a 2.8 cumulative average.

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