15 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.
Critical Thinking & Information Literacy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 cr (reinforces Effective Communication outcomes)
(PQ: ACT Composite score of 27 or above [SAT score of 1280 or above or CLT score of 85 or above], or high school cum GPA of 3.65 or higher, or consent of instructor) An introductory study and analysis of basic principles of effective communication with emphasis on public address, interpersonal and group communication. Emphasis will be placed on research and critical thinking skills. Students deliver self-introduction, informative, persuasive, group, and ceremonial speeches. Attention will also be given to rhetorical analysis of contemporary speeches and to comparing Christian rhetoric and secular rhetoric. COM1825 may be taken in the place of COM1075.
(SEE CREATIVE EXPRESSION REQUIREMENT ABOVE)
Film Appreciation is designed to give an awareness and understanding of motion pictures as a cultural art form. Students will develop a framework from which to analyze films critically, according to specific criteria and understand how film form and film content are interconnected. Students will also be introduced to different genres of movies and movements in film history. May be taken to count toward the Creative Expression requirement in the core curriculum. Equivalent to COM2007.
A comprehensive examination of the theories of human communication, beginning with a review of the metatheoretical traditions informing communication research and progressing through the wide variety of communication theories developed from the 20th century to today. Students write papers, participate in online discussions and produce videos to demonstrate knowledge of theories and to demonstrate the ability to apply the theories to everyday communication and human interactions.
Analysis of marriage and family relationships and how effective communication helps those relationships. The role of gender in relation to communication within families and among family members is also explored. Self-concept, sending and receiving messages, nonverbal messages, decision making, setting and achieving goals, handling conflict and roles in society are some of the matters to be studied.
A study of how communication organizes human actions and relationships in organizations. Attention is given to leadership, decision making, collaboration processes, and discussion techniques involving small task-oriented groups. The student studies different organizational structures and management philosophies, considering the role of communication in each. Projects are required to apply concepts studied. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 cr . . . . . 4 cr University of Northwestern – St. Paul Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027 . . . . 3 cr COM3107 Intercultural Communication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . An introduction to the practice of intercultural communication. The course is designed to help students develop competence in their interaction with persons from differing cultures. Topics include understanding and explaining diversity, perception, verbal and nonverbal codes, culture shock and ethical standards across cultures.
Any course with CHN, ICS, or SPA prefix Any awarded language credits
Understanding and improving interpersonal communication. Theories of interpersonal communication will be explored and areas of competence in communication behavior will be developed.
(PQ: COM1075 or COM1825) Development of skills for writing effective business letters, memos and reports, presenting business reports orally, and writing letters of application and résumés.
(PQ: COM1075 or COM1825) Students build upon fundamental principles of effective speech preparation and delivery, applying . . . 2 cr them to professional contexts. Students learn how to write speeches for others considering the speaker’s personality, style and the expectations created by the specific topic, audience, and occasion. Students view a number of great speeches of this century, critically analyzing the speeches and speakers. . . 3 cr COM4105 Mass Media and Society OCE WCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (PQ: COM1075 or COM1825; and ENG1107) Mass communication and the new media technologies of cyberspace have become central to the psychological, social and political realities of the human experience. This course examines the processes and cultural factors which shape the form, content and consequences of communication through the major media, including books, newspapers, magazines, audio recordings, radio, television, film and new digital technologies. COM4308 Communication Research Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 cr cr (PQ: COM2107 and MAT2055 or PSY3005) A survey and analysis of the most commonly used methods of social science inquiry relating to the communication discipline. Both qualitative and quantitative methods are examined. Students produce and present original research projects. COM4841 Research. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (PQ: COM4308 or consent of instructor) With the goal of presenting findings at a conference or publishing in an academic journal, students work closely with a research mentor faculty member to learn literature search, proposal preparation for a research project, experimental protocols, Institutional Review Board process (as needed), data acquisition, statistics and/or manuscript preparation. Note: This course is designated as repeatable and may be repeated for up to 4 total credits. COM4995 Communication Internship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4 (PQ: junior standing, consent of faculty supervisor, and internship registration form) Supervised work experience in communication. Note: This course is designated as repeatable. See page 26 for note regarding internships. . 4 cr 2 cr . . 2 cr 4 cr . . . . . . . . . . 1–2 cr cr
Workshops. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Four enrollments from MEP3626-3628; PRL3625; at least two of which must be taken for credit. Internship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . One enrollment selected from COM4995, MEP4995, PRL4995, or PRL4996; minimum of 2 credits. The required internship should be completed during a student’s junior or senior year. Additional internship credits are encouraged and can apply to free electives, if needed. Strategic Communications Selectives . . . . . . . . . 15–16 cr Select 4 credits from the following:
(PQ: COM4308 or consent of instructor) With the goal of presenting findings at a conference or publishing in an academic journal, students work closely with a research mentor faculty member to learn literature search, proposal preparation for a research project, experimental protocols, Institutional Review Board process (as needed), data acquisition, statistics and/or manuscript preparation. Note: This course is designated as repeatable and may be repeated for up to 4 total credits.
(PQ: junior standing, consent of faculty supervisor, and internship registration form) Supervised work experience in communication. Note: This course is designated as repeatable. See page 26 for note regarding internships. . 4 cr 2 cr . . 2 cr 4 cr . . . . . . . . . . 1–2 cr cr
Source: University of Northwestern-St Paul's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
