19 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 101Effective Speaking 3 Accounting II2
Humanities & Arts Elective 3 BUSI 201 Business Law I (or) 3 Social & Behavioral Science Elective - BUSI 209 Legal Environment of ECON 201 3 Business (3) Mathematics Elective - MATH 103 or 110* 3 or 4 ECON 202 Microeconomics 3 Math or Science Elective - MATH 202 4 MGMT 201 Principles of Management 3 Science w/ a Lab Elective 3 MKTG 201 Principles of Marketing 3 First-Year-Seminar Elective - BUSI 101 3 20 Wellness 1 29 *MATH 103 is the prerequisite for MATH 110; Students may test out of MATH 103 or include it as a transfer elective. Students, who transfer to colleges that do not require MATH 110, may complete their degree with MATH 103. **Students are to select transfer electives that are appropriate for their intended transfer institution. 86
Introduces the fundamentals of oral communication with emphasis on helping the student increase competence as a communicator in public speaking contexts. Using a seminar or discussion-based approach, this course encourages independent, creative and critical inquiry and prepares students for the practical application of information by emphasizing effective research strategies and technologies congruent with the field of study. Prerequisite: Completion of all developmental reading and writing courses required as a result of the College Testing and Placement Program.
Introduces the fundamental questions, methods, history, and theories that define the communication discipline and professions in public relations, integrated (mass) media, and speech communication. This course addresses human communication related to organizations, public relations, journalism, and the role of the communicator, the audience, the medium, context, and the message. Students are given the ability to investigate career opportunities and are taught how to make informed decisions about career options. Prerequisite: Eligibility for enrollment into ENGL 101 and completion of any reading courses required by the College Testing and Placement Program. (FYS)
Studies the structure and functions of the mass media in the United States. This course discusses the organization, role, content, and effects that various mass media outlets - newspapers, magazines, television, radio, books, the Internet, and films – have upon society, people, government, and institutions. It also provides both a historical and present-day overview of the interaction between mass media and society with particular focus on the social influences (e.g., economics, politics, technology, law, and culture) that can shape media messages. Discussions pertaining to the social, cultural and technological forces impacting media today are also conducted. by the College Testing and Placement Program. (S&BS)
Eligibility for enrollment into ENGL 101 and completion of any reading courses required
COMM 171Workshop in News Writing and Reporting 1:1:0
Provides first-hand experience in the demands of a journalism or broadcasting career. Students select a specific area of mass communication - advertising or journalism, including writing for media in print, video, or the Internet – to explore. The workshop experience involves the student’s participation as a staff member on the College’s student newspaper, web page, or video podcasts for one semester. Prerequisite: Eligibility for enrollment into ENGL 101 and completion of any reading courses required by the College Testing and Placement Program.
COMM 172Workshop in News Writing and Reporting 1:1:0
Continues to provide students with first-hand experience in the demands of a journalism or broadcasting career. Students select a specific area of mass communication - advertising or journalism, including writing for media in print, video, or the Internet – to explore. The workshop experience involves the student’s participation as a staff member on the College’s student newspaper, web page, or video podcasts for one semester. Prerequisite: Eligibility for enrollment into ENGL 101 and completion of any reading courses required by the College Testing and Placement Program.
Introduces students to communication as an academic discipline. This course explores how meaning is created and shared in multiple contexts, such as intrapersonal, interpersonal, small group, organizational, public, mass mediated, and intercultural. In addition, students learn and evaluate the fundamental theories that are covered from each context and conduct research in the 249
Humanities & Arts Elective* 3 Mathematics or Science Elective - MATH 100 or higher 3 Social & Behavioral Science Elective 3 First-Year Seminar Elective 1 Wellness 1 17 *Students are to select courses from the following: ART 181 or language course. Highly recommend SPAN 104. **Credits are awarded to students who have a credential and ar ***Choose 12 credits from one of the four concentrations liste Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA)
Covers the theories and foundations of public relations, as well as its function within organizations and society, and its impact on publics. This course examines the issues, concepts, and responsibilities of public relation practitioners working in various professional settings. Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a grade of C or higher. It is recommended that students complete COMM 221 prior to enrolling into COMM 211.
Explores a variety of mass communication mediums that students may encounter in their professional careers. The course content focuses on the preparation and presentation of various mass communication formats and examines Message Construction, Message Framing, and Message Interpretation by (or from) print and electronic media, public relations, and advertising practitioners. Students are to use grammar, spelling, and Associated Press (AP) News Style in their practice of writing public relations news releases, public information announcements, print, television and radio advertisements, as well as news stories and editorials. Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a grade of C or higher.
Focuses on the development of basic writing and publishing skills for journalists. This course covers such topics as: developing skills for judging news value, following the Inverted Pyramid Style of writing, and using the Associated Press (AP) News Style. Students use newsgathering tools, such as interviewing and covering traditional sources of news - meetings, speeches, and press conferences - as well as applying journalistic forms and tools specifically for print and electronic media. Lastly, this course helps students build grammar skills and develop critical analysis of writing through the editing and publishing process. Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a grade of C or higher.
Introduces students to a broad base of visual communication, graphic concepts, and tools used to create specific messages for identified audiences. Students are taught the fundamentals of typography, design, layout, visual imagery, and digital media for communication messages. In addition, students are taught design strategies for creating communication messages for intended audiences by utilizing emerging technology. Prerequisite: Completion of all developmental reading and writing courses required as a result of the College Testing and Placement Program.
Provides an overview of the communication process involved in small group interactions. This course investigates the theories of leadership, decision-making, and problem solving. This course allows students to develop competencies for future challenges. Prerequisite: Eligibility for enrollment into ENGL 101. 250
COMM 252Business and Professional Communication 3:3:0
Focuses on the development of oral skills in the business setting. Students study interpersonal relationships in the workplace, basic leadership and team communication, resume writing, interviewing, oral reporting, and the use of electronic media in professional presentations. Emphasis is placed upon the development of communication habits that demonstrate professionalism.
Explores global communication and culture, as well as examines how culture is reflected through languages, behaviors, rituals, and worldviews. This course investigates communication practices and attitudes that enhance communication between members of different cultures and co-cultures. In addition, students are to examine and describe their own cultural heritage and how they may respectfully interact with individuals of another culture. Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a grade of C or higher. (S&BS)
Explores global communication and culture, as well as examines how culture is reflected through languages, behaviors, rituals, and worldviews. This course investigates communication practices and attitudes that enhance communication between members of different cultures and co-cultures. In addition, students are to examine and describe their own cultural heritage and how they may respectfully interact with individuals of another culture. Using a seminar or discussion-based approach, this course encourages independent, creative and critical inquiry and prepares students for the practical application of information by emphasizing effective research strategies and technologies congruent with the field of study. Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a grade of C or higher. (S&BS)
Provides an overview of the skills needed for effective public relations (PR) writing. This course teaches students to write informatively and persuasively for diverse audiences using a variety of PR formats. These PR Formats include press releases, Public Service Announcements (PSA’s), interviews, Media Alerts, Fact Sheets, features, public presentations, etc. used for a variety of media outlets such as print, broadcast, and the Internet. Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a grade of C or higher. It is recommended that students complete COMM 211 prior to enrolling into COMM 261.
COMM 271Workshop in News Writing and Reporting 1:1:0
Continues to provide students with first-hand experience in the demands of a journalism or broadcasting career. Students select a specific area of mass communication - advertising or journalism, including writing for media in print, video, or the Internet – to explore. The workshop experience involves the student’s participation as a staff member on the College’s student newspaper, web page, or video podcasts for one semester. Prerequisite: Eligibility for enrollment into ENGL 101 and completion of any reading courses required by the College Testing and Placement Program.
COMM 272Workshop in News Writing and Reporting 1:1:0
Continues to provide students with first-hand experience in the demands of a journalism or broadcasting career. Students select a specific area of mass communication - advertising or journalism, including writing for media in print, video, or the Internet – to explore. The workshop experience involves the student’s participation as a staff member on the College’s student newspaper, web page, or video podcasts for one semester. Prerequisite: Eligibility for enrollment into ENGL 101 and completion of any reading courses required by the College Testing and Placement Program. 251
