42 courses with the subject COMM, 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.
COMM 150Media & Information Literacy and Misinformation 3 SH
This course covers the basic concepts and skills of information literacy and critical thinking about information, particularly media and online information. Students will study the creation and spread of misinformation and disinformation, learn how to evaluate information and information sources in all formats, and apply the concepts with practical experience. Students will also learn the effects of algorithms and AI on information spread, explore ethical issues pertaining to generative AI, and understand how emotion and cognitive biases affect how we process and share information.
This course offers a comprehensive overview of the field of communication studies, emphasizing the historical evolution and impact of communication technologies; students will study how these dynamic advancements have shaped human communication. Emphasis will be placed on recognizing and developing effective communication skills to navigate a rapidly changing world. Satisfies the "Historical Perspective" component of General Education.
Media writing introduces the process of creating scripts and written material for a variety of media contexts from radio, television, newspapers, and the web. Students will create scripts for drama, news, advertising, and social media.
S even 3 SH Digital video production studies the principles of producing, directing, and editing techniques for digital video. Students’ script, storyboard, shoot, and edit short video projects. The course instructs students on the proper handling and use of digital video equipment including video cameras, lighting, and microphones. Students are also taught how to construct finished film projects on non -linear editing software with an introduction to compositing and DVD development software.
In “The Falcon’s Eye” students will receive training in news reporting and broadcasting. Students will learn news research, interviewing, and script writing. Students will study the basics of journalism and work as a class to produce “The Falcon’s Eye” news broadcast. Prerequisite: ENGL 102W. Course can be taken multiple times for elective credit.
In “The Falcon’s Eye” II students will receive training in news reporting and broadcasting. Students will study how to research, interviewing, script writing and video production. Students will study the basics of journalism and work together to produce “The Falcon’s Eye” news broadcast. Students will learn how to utilize film recording and editing equipment in a studio setting. Prerequisite: ENGL 102W. Course can be taken multiple times for elective credit.
This course introduces the concepts and applications of social media. Students will gain hand-on experience working with various social media tools and explore how to create and manage a social media presence on the internet.
Students in this course will learn the technical and aesthetic principles needed to create meaningful and engaging digital content. Students will examine the function and development of user interfaces, content layout, web design, and audio/video application.
This course provides students with a foundation in both the technical and creative aspects of digital design and production, tailored to meet the demands of contemporary media. Students will explore the principles of effective design, content layout, and media production, while also gaining hands-on experience with production tools. Upon course completion students will have the skills to produce professional-level digital content suitable for web, social
This is a production course designed to teach students how to create video, audio, and multimedia products. The course instructs students on the proper handling and use of digital video equipment including video cameras, lighting, and microphones. Students are also taught how to construct finished film projects on non-linear editing software. Students will also learn how to create and manipulate digital graphics.
Advanced public speaking covers the techniques and theory of public address. Students will improve their oral presentation skills through practice and the analysis of audience, research, debate, and rhetorical strategy. Learn how to defend your opinions and present new information in a clear and meaningful manner both in person and through mediated channels.
In this course, students will gain up-to-date knowledge of major world cultures, socioeconomic trends, demographic shifts, inter/intra cultural relations, and the implications of technical progress. This course satisfies the oral communications requirement. Besides public speaking practice, students will receive training in cross cultural effectiveness for the workplace, and for social situations. First semester international students may enroll only with the instructor’s permission. Cross-listed with BMAL 382
This course delivers practical experience in publishing through work on The Phoenix, the campus literary journal. Students will solicit and evaluate work for publication, and then will gain practical experience in editing, layout, and production of the journal, as well as publicizing and promoting the finished product. Approval of instructor is required to register. May be taken more than once for credit.
Students in this course will explore trends and practices regarding professional communication within organizations. Students will study communication expectations and norms in the professional arena, and they will practice speaking and writing for a variety of media and workplace situations. Prerequisite: ENGL 102W
A survey of concepts, theories, and research related to human interaction. Issues related to how communication affects personal relationships will be explored. Special emphasis on small group processes including decision- making, problem-solving, power, and leadership.
Practical experience in literary publishing through work on The Phoenix, the campus literary journal. Students will solicit and evaluate work for publication, and then will gain practical experience in editing, layout and productions of the journal, as well as in publicizing and promoting the finished product. Includes introduction to the larger literary market, and instruction in preparing creative work for submission and publication. Approval of department head and instruction required to register for credit. Processes including decision-making, problem-solving, power, and leadership. May be taken more than once for credit. Cross listed as ENGL 351
COMM 355SDiversity Issues in a Global Context 3 SH
This course involves the study of cultural diversity and multiculturalism by focusing on differences in communicative behavior among various global communities. Emphasis will be placed on increasing students’ awareness of significant differences in world view and the potential for negative outcomes of those views, specifically when operating from an ethnocentric standpoint. The impact of variations in communication strategies on significant life issues will be explored.
Minor in Environmental Science Many students have interests in environmental science but do not want to major in the sciences. This minor will provide students with a background to understand the science behind many of today's environmental issues related to business, marketing, health, economics, law, politics, and more. 20 Semester Hours minimum
Serves to connect theories, systems and models commonly covered in communication and media studies to research methodology. Critical study of published reports in the contemporary literature of the field. Prerequisite: COMM 204H or Junior standing.
S odd (3 SH) Serves to connect theories, systems and models commonly covered in communication and media studies to research methodology. Critical study of published reports in the contemporary literature of the field. Prerequisite: COMM 204H or Junior standing.
Study of conflict management theory and skill processes, including active listening, assertion, negotiation, and mediation. Students will develop knowledge about the nature of conflict, the growing opportunities to utilize conflict management skills, and will develop awareness of personal styles of dealing with communicative discord. This is a writing intensive course. Prerequisite: ENGL 102W
Communication Ethics introduces students to the ethical issues within the field of communication studies. Students will apply philosophical theories to practical case studies in order to reveal how our interactions reflect moral decision making. Students will examine ethical perspectives in interpersonal relationships, small groups, organizations, intercultural contexts, and media environments. The course helps students shape and practice their moral compass through communication. Prerequisite: ENGL 102W
Visual Rhetoric examines visual images and artifacts to understand how they can persuade and impact perceptions and choices. Students will rhetorically analyze and interpret visual forms of communication such as photography, cartoons, art, museums, and commemorative sites. Will include one or more required field trips. Prerequisite: ENGL 102W
COMM 480Advanced Topics in Communication Studies 3 SH
Examination of specific topics in journalism, film, and/or television. May be taken up to four (4) times if different topics are offered each time. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
COMM 481Advanced Topics in Organizational Communication
3 SH This course involves intensive study of a particular aspect of organization communication. Students may take this course twice providing different topics are offered each time. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
This practicum provides hands-on experience in strategic communication and social media management with in a real- world setting. Student will develop and execute communication projects that address the needs of the campus community. Using the university as a dynamic learning laboratory, students will work directly with various campus departments, organizations, and stakeholders to design strategies, create content, manage social media output, and/or offer other relevant communication-related services.
The Senior Capstone is an evaluation course designed to both prepare the student for their post- graduate career and to evaluate the fruit of the student’s academic labor and learning. A new 1-hour credit course taken in the senior year, in which the student will flesh out their portfolio and/or senior project as well as receive guidance on job-searching and/or applications to masters programs. The student’s project and/or portfolio will be judged by the faculty. Passing this evaluation will be necessary for graduation.
