COM 110Introduction to Communication 3 03
COM 120 Interpersonal Communication 3 0 3 continued. . . 2012-2013 VGCC Catalog 103
- Subject
- COM
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2012-2013
- Source
- www.vgcc.edu
Vance-Granville Community College · Courses
COM
20 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 120Interpersonal Communication3
- Subject
- COM
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2012-2013
- Source
- www.vgcc.edu
COM 130Public Speaking3
Survey of personal and public communication principles for our contemporary society.
- Subject
- COM
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Semester Hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.ncwc.edu
COM 140Intro Intercultural Communication3
- Subject
- COM
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2012-2013
- Source
- www.vgcc.edu
COM 150Intro. to Mass Comm. 3 0 03
Course Offering Availability: Course offered at discretion of Dean This course introduces print and electronic media and the new information technologies in terms of communication theory and as economic, political, and social institutions. Emphasis is on the nature, history, functions , and responsibilities of mass communication industries in a global environment and their role and impact in American society. Upon completion, students should have an awareness of the pervasive nature of the mass media and how the media operate in an advanced post-industrial society. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. COM 231 Public Speaking 3 0 0 3 Course Offering Availability: Fall, Spring This course provides instruction and experience in preparation and delivery of speeches within a public setting and group discussion. Emphasis is placed on research, preparation, delivery, and evaluation of informative, persuasive, and special occasion public speaking. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare and deliver well-organized speeches and participate in group discussion with appropriate audiovisual support. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts (Substitute). This course is also available through the Virtual Learning Community (VLC). COS 111 Cosmetology Concepts I 4 0 0 4 Course Offering Availability: Fall, Spring This course introduces basic cosmetology concepts. Topics include safety, first aid, sanitation, bacteriology, anatomy, diseases and disorders, hygiene, product knowledge, chemistry, ethics, manicures, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to safely and competently apply cosmetology concepts in the salon setting. COS 112 Salon I 0 24 0 8 Course Offering Availability: Fall, Spring This course introduces basic salon services. Topics include scalp treatments, shampooing, rinsing, hair color, design, haircutting, permanent waving, pressing, relaxing, wigs, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to safely and competently demonstrate salon services. COS 113 Cosmetology Concepts II 4 0 0 4 Course Offering Availability: Spring This course covers more comprehensive cosmetology concepts. Topics include safety, product knowledge, chemistry, manicuring, chemical restructuring, and hair coloring. Upon completion, students should be able to safely and competently apply these cosmetology concepts in the salon setting. 2012-2013 VGCC Catalog 223
- Subject
- COM
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2012-2013
- Source
- www.vgcc.edu
- Prerequisite
- State, ENG 111 Local, ENG 111 None None None
- Corequisite
- State, COS 114
COM 191Research Topics1-6
An area of study of interest to the student and usu
- Subject
- COM
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 6
- Credit unit
- Semester Hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.ncwc.edu
COM 195Special Topics1-6
A study of special topics.
- Subject
- COM
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 6
- Credit unit
- Semester Hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.ncwc.edu
COM 200Mass Communication3
Study of the characteristics of mass communication, mass media and their social signi Wesleyan Core SLO: Information Literacy
- Subject
- COM
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Semester Hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.ncwc.edu
COM 210Writing About Pop Culture3
This course guides students through writing their own close analyses of film, television, digital media
- Subject
- COM
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Semester Hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.ncwc.edu
- Prerequisite
- ENG 112
COM 215Interpersonal Communication and Culture3
This class introduces you to the study of interpersonal communication and culture. We will work to understand the communicative processes and practices that occur between people. That is, whenever we communicate, we Wesleyan Core SLO: Ethical and Historical Reasoning
- Subject
- COM
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Semester Hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.ncwc.edu
COM 220Film Analysis3
In this course, students will learn to identify and analyze key elements of film In order to understand how films construct meaning and engage aud
- Subject
- COM
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Semester Hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.ncwc.edu
COM 231* Public Speaking3
Select two courses from the following: Course Credits
- Subject
- COM
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.vgcc.edu
COM 300Communication Theory3
Students learn to apply communication theory and practice
- Subject
- COM
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Semester Hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.ncwc.edu
- Prerequisite
- COM 200
COM 308Communication Research Methods3
A review of qualitative and quantitative research methods utiliz
- Subject
- COM
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Semester Hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.ncwc.edu
- Prerequisite
- MAT 213 ; COM 200
COM 310Argumentation and Advocacy3
This course will introduce students to the basic theories and practices of argumentation. We will explore how argument shapes the political, ethical and cultural worlds that we i
- Subject
- COM
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Semester Hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.ncwc.edu
- Prerequisite
- COM 130
COM 321The Bible and Film3
The Bible contains many stories which have endured over several millennia. These stories, however, are reint Wesleyan Core SLO: Information Literacy Identical To: REL 321
- Subject
- COM
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Semester Hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.ncwc.edu
- Prerequisite
- Must be junior standing or have instructor approval.
COM 400Documentary and Social Change3
This course examines the documentary tradition in film, television and new media. Throughout the semester, we will analyze the various elements that contribute to the creation of informative, moving a
- Subject
- COM
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Semester Hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.ncwc.edu
- Prerequisite
- COM 220
COM 421Supervised Internship in Communication1-6
Supervised experience in an approved professional setting. Students must com
- Subject
- COM
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 6
- Credit unit
- Semester Hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.ncwc.edu
- Prerequisite
- COM 200 , 2.0 cumulative GPA, 36 semester hours
COM 495Special Topics1-6
A study of special topics.
- Subject
- COM
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 6
- Credit unit
- Semester Hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.ncwc.edu
COM 499Senior Seminar in Communication3
This course provides students with opportunities to synthesize information lear
- Subject
- COM
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Semester Hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.ncwc.edu
- Prerequisite
- COM 200 , COM 300 and senior standing
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