COM

Subject

COM

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Credit unit

credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

peace.edu

meets the Peace Core Humanities requirement This is the big picture, a broad overview of the many media that make up “the media.” The subject matter is as familiar as our car radio and as fresh as last night’s social media scrolling. Examining the internet, magazines, Hollywood movie making and lots of other industries, the course is aimed at consumers and potential practitioners of the media. Various perspectives, including historical, cultural, legal, and economic, are explored. Offered fall and spring.

Subject

COM

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

peace.edu

meets the Peace Core Humanities requirement In this hands-on course, students make an impact on the campus community, gain real-life publishing experience, and build writing and research skills by creating content for the Peace Times Media student news outlet. Students cover events and ideas at Peace and beyond for online, print and social media while learning professional practices as well as ethical and legal standards for journalistic writing. Offered fall and spring.

Subject

COM

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

peace.edu

meets the Peace Core Social Sciences requirement This course will focus on key theories, strategies, and tactics in the field of strategic communication while examining current cases within the PR industry. Students will learn about the theory and practice of public relations, how it operates in organizations, 75 | 2026-27 William Peace University Academic Catalog

Subject

COM

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

peace.edu

Subject

COM

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Credit unit

credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

peace.edu

Technology has transformed traditional media. In this course, we prepare you for working in a converged media environment. You’ll create multi-media content to produce effective media by using video graphics, vfx, images, animation, lighting, audio, music, scripting, and more. Offered fall and spring.

Subject

COM

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

peace.edu

A course whose content may vary from term to term according to the needs of the academic department, student demand or the interests of the faculty member.

Subject

COM

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

peace.edu

Prerequisite/Co-requisite: MAT 201 or MAT 203 or MAT 241 Much of our research in the communication field centers on understanding the audience. Who are they and how do we reach them? How do media messages affect individuals and society? During this course, you’ll learn the basics of conducting applied communication research, including why we do it and how research helps us, by collecting data and analyzing your findings in an original research project. Offered fall.

Subject

COM

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

peace.edu

Digital media dominate the global communication landscape, making skills in writing for websites, social media and other online formats crucial to any organization. Students build these skills by creating their own professional blogs and promoting them through social media, producing social media content on behalf of other clients, and using analytical tools to measure and engage audiences. In the process, they’ll consider the many ethical and legal issues that underpin communication in the digital age. Offered fall.

Subject

COM

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

peace.edu

Prerequisite

COM 230 or CC 101 & COM 200

Subject

COM

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Credit unit

credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

peace.edu

This course provides an overview of the field of health communication, and the different relationships that are created. It will examine multiple levels of communication (including intrapersonal, interpersonal, and organizational), and how health outcomes can be enhanced to promote health literacy. We will delve into relevant communication and mass media theory related to health-care settings, and examine contemporary issues affecting how health messages are created and shared with various audiences.

Subject

COM

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Credit unit

credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

peace.edu

Prerequisite

Junior or senior status or permission of instructor

A course of study addressing a specific topic or problem of interest to a student, designed collaboratively by the student and faculty member(s), and resulting in a paper, report, critiqued performance or production, or other assessable evidence of value added to the student’s educational experience. A contract of expectations by the student and by the supervising faculty member(s) must be approved by the advisor, Department Chair, and the Vice President for Academic Affairs prior to registration. No more than eight (8) semester hours toward the baccalaureate degree can consist of directed study credit. 78 | 2026-27 William Peace University Academic Catalog

Subject

COM

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

peace.edu

Prerequisite

Junior or senior status

Subject

COM

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

peace.edu

The rapid spread of communication technologies has paved the way for globalization, a modern-day phenomenon that sparks geopolitical wrangling and radical activism. Does international communication foster freedom and cross-cultural understanding or does it promote a new kind of imperialism through which developed nations exploit the Third World? These and other timely issues, such as mass media’s role in spurring national development, are addressed in this research course.

Subject

COM

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

peace.edu

Prerequisite

Junior or senior status

Subject

COM

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Credit unit

credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

peace.edu

This course will give you the opportunity to do professional client work with organizations in the community. This capstone course combines a collaborative learning model with service learning, allowing you to work with a small team to address a communication-related problem or opportunity. You’ll see your efforts and ideas make a difference. Offered spring of even years.

Subject

COM

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

peace.edu

Prerequisite

COM 240 and COM 300

This course is designed to give upper-level students an opportunity to produce a quality, non-fiction documentary, expanding on the research and production skills learned in earlier classes and providing a more in-depth experience with analysis and the storytelling process. Offered spring of odd years. 77 | 2026-27 William Peace University Academic Catalog

Subject

COM

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

peace.edu

Prerequisite

COM 270 and junior or senior status

Through this course, you’ll have the opportunity to apply everything you’ve learned so far in your communication coursework while preparing for the transition into the professional environment or graduate school. This course serves as the senior seminar for the major. Offered spring.

Subject

COM

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Credit unit

credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

peace.edu

Prerequisite

Senior standing or permission of instructor

Any 400-level ENG course

Subject

COM

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

peace.edu