21 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 106Applied Techniques in Marketing Communication1
Credit(s): 1 A one-credit activity course that combines marketing, communication and digital media. In this course, students function as a creative marketing agency. Students develop, create and execute various content development and marketing strategies for academic credit. Students enrolled in this course will receive a letter grade according to their attendance and participation in regular meetings as scheduled with the instructor and the completion of work as indicated with the assigned faculty coordinator. This course may be repeated for a total of up to 6 credits. Course Level: Undergraduate
Credit(s): 3 Introduction to Public Relations is based upon identifying, defining, assessing and creating effective communication strategies accompanied by proper execution and distribution methods. The course will focus on evaluation methods, responsiveness, timeliness, interpretation, planning, content creation, control factors and distribution methods. Course Level: Undergraduate
Credit(s): 1 Students will prepare for and compete in public speaking, debate, and/or dramatic interpretation events as part of the Debate team. Emphasis will be given to discussion of current issues. Students who are active in debate learn many important skills which can serve them throughout their professional lives. Travel to at least one competitive event will be required, as well as a fee to offset competition entrance fees, transportation costs, and other expenses. Students may not take
Credit(s): 3 This hands-on introductory course explores the fundamentals of digital media - the combination of creative design with technology. This course is a survey key principles of composition, storytelling, and media literacy. Students will learn introductory techniques used in the production of various digital media. Additional topics include social media influence, ethical considerations, and emerging technologies such as AI. This course supports digital fluency and creative problem-solving skills. Basic computer proficiency is recommended. Course Level: Undergraduate
Credit(s): 3 This course examines the current theory and research traditions in the areas of interpersonal communication. Topics in the course will include scripted and role-based interaction, intimate relationships and relationship development, deception, verbal and nonverbal aspects of communication. Course Level: Undergraduate
Credit(s): 3 This class focuses on communication in small groups and teams. In order to further the students’ understanding of these processes, a number of current theories and concepts will be introduced. Students will draw connections between these ideas, examples of the interactions of real world groups, and the students’ own experiences. A number of group projects will be incorporated so that class members can have a chance to observe the phenomena and apply the strategies that are discussed in assigned readings and media, or which are presented in class. This class will require participation in group activities outside of the regularly scheduled class meetings. Course Level: Undergraduate
Credit(s): 3 An introductory course examining how writing styles and techniques must change when producing text to be delivered via different media outlets, such as newspaper, magazines, radio, social media, websites, and television.
Credit(s): 3 Students will learn about oral argumentation and debate, including case construction techniques, and case analysis and criticism. As part of this class, students will prepare for and compete in debate events as part of the Debate team. Emphasis will be given to discussion of current issues. Travel to at least two competitive events will be required, as well as a fee to offset competition entrance fees, transportation costs, and other expenses. Students may not take
Credit(s): 3 This course covers the theory and practice of communication in selected interview settings, with a focus on employment interviews. The course has an emphasis on communication between two persons. Content will include the logical and psychological bases of interpersonal persuasion, with additional focus on planning & preparing for interviews, objectively evaluating interview performance, legal considerations for interviews, and ways of responding to unlawful interview questions. Course Level: UG
Credit(s): 3 Organizations are pervasive and impact our lives in powerful ways. From the schools we attend to the places we work, all of these experiences shape our understanding of organizations. In this course we will examine how communication creates, sustains, and sometimes even destroys organizations. This class examines current theory and research traditions related to communication within, from, and to organizations. The purpose of this class is to help you understand how organizations work so that you can change them in positive and meaningful ways. This course explores why organizations operate in the ways that they do what can be done to make them, and our experiences within them, better. Course Level: Undergraduate
Credit(s): 3 American adults now spend nearly 12 hours a day interacting with media of some kind. The internet, television, newspapers, magazines, motion pictures, radio, and other types of mass communication are a huge part of our lives. In this course, we will examine the origin, development, strengths and weaknesses, and achievements of mass communication. This class focuses on mass communication in the United States, with particular attention to the interrelationship between mass communication and society.
Credit(s): 3 An in-depth study of different topics within the field of communication that are not covered by the existing communication curriculum. Course topic varies from offering to offering. This course may be repeated with different topics for a total of six hours.
Subject
COMM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
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Credit(s)
Type
course
Repeatable
may be repeated with different topics for a total of six hours.
Credit(s): 3 This course focuses on creating visually compelling content for both print and digital platforms while highlighting the role of digital media in achieving communication goals and building brands across different media forms. Through hands-on projects, students will use industry-standard tools to craft professional-quality content through the combination of imagery, typography, and narratives.
Credit(s): 3 This introductory course provides students with foundational skills in video production, focusing on both the technical and creative aspects of creating compelling visual content. Students will learn the essential principles of videography, including camera operation, composition, lighting, and sound. Through hands-on projects, students will develop proficiency in using industry-standard equipment and software. The course also covers key concepts of storytelling, visual narrative, and audience engagement, preparing students to create videos for a range of media, from social platforms to professional productions.
Credit(s): 3 This course introduces students to the fundamentals of web design and development, emphasizing the role of websites in strategic communication and audience engagement. Students will learn to design, build, and manage visually appealing and user-friendly websites using industry-standard tools and modern web technologies. Key topics include user experience (UX) design, responsive layouts, visual storytelling, accessibility, and the integration of multimedia content to create effective online communication platforms.
Credit(s): 3 Research shows that we are exposed to hundreds of persuasive messages each day, and persuasion is among the most important skills in several fields. This course examines the current theory and scientific research in the areas of persuasion, social influence, and compliance gaining. Topics in the course will include features of persuasive messages, state and trait effects on influence, testing persuasive messages, and common tactics used in influencing others both in face-to-face interaction and in other types of communication.
ENGL 111 and sophmore standing Course Level: Undergraduate
COMM 385Videography II3
Credit(s): 3 This course builds on the foundational skills of Videography I, focusing on advanced techniques in video production, editing, and storytelling for diverse media platforms. Students will refine their expertise in lighting, motion graphics, color correction, and special effects to enhance video quality and audience engagement. Emphasizing real-world applications, students will produce high-quality video content for industries such as digital media, corporate communication, entertainment, and marketing. Through hands-on projects, they will develop strategic, platform-specific content while expanding their professional portfolios.
Credit(s): 3 Students will perform scientific research in a chosen area of personal interest in communication. Typically, students conduct a replication study of published communication research. At the end of the course, students will submit their research to an academic conference.
Credit(s): 3 The culminating course for Communication majors, this seminar offers students a transition to post-undergraduate career and/or graduate-level academic pursuits. Working with the course facilitator and additional readers/advisors, students will complete a final portfolio that includes a résumé or curriculum vitae, a project that serves as a sample of their best work in their area of study, and a personal statement about (or critical introduction to) their capstone project. Students will fulfill their public speaking requirement in this course by presenting their capstone work in a public forum.
Credit(s): 3 This course is designed for students majoring in Communication or related fields who wish to explore a specialized topic in communication, digital media, and/or strategic messaging that is not covered in depth in other courses. Students will work independently under the guidance of a faculty mentor, developing a formal plan of study that aligns with their academic and professional goals. The student must have permission from the instructor and a formal plan of study prior to registering for this course.
Credit(s): 3 The internship experience provides advanced students on-the-job experience in their area of study and in a variety of settings. Students may elect to work on or off campus in areas such as editing, writing, public relations, publications management, or communication.
