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COMM

15 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 1010Introduction to Mass Communication3

(s) Nature, functions, responsibilities of mass communication media and agencies. Survey of newspapers, magazines, radio, television, film, advertising, public relations, press associations, and specialized publications. F. (T)

Subject
COMM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.ws.edu
COMM 1020Media Writing3

(s) Information gathering and writing for print and broadcast, including news and promotional copy; grammar, usage, and style workshop is an integral part of the course. Could substitute for one semester of college-level English for non-university-transfer students. S. (T)

Subject
COMM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.ws.edu
COMM 2000Forensics1

(s) Students participate in public speaking, debate, and dramatic interpretation events in competition May be repeated for credit. Enrollment by permission of instructor. F. (T)

Subject
COMM
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credit(s)
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated for credit.
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.ws.edu
COMM 2020Television Production3

(s) Lecture and laboratory study of the techniques and procedures used in the creation, production, and direction of different types of video media including news packages, music videos, documentaries, and/or short independent films. F, S. (T)

Subject
COMM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.ws.edu
COMM 2025Fundamentals of Communication3

(s) An introductory speech-communication course which focuses on the skills development in the areas of interpersonal, small group, and public communication. Special emphasis is given to public speaking. F, S. (T)

Subject
COMM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.ws.edu
COMM 2030Reporting3

(s) Instruction and laboratory practice in gathering information and writing types of stories handled by professional newspaper reporters. Assignments include coverage of beats for the campus newspaper. This course may be repeated for credit to work on the student newspaper. Transfer credit is determined by the senior institution. F, S. (T)

Subject
COMM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credit(s)
Type
course
Repeatable
may be repeated for credit to work on the student newspaper.
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.ws.edu
COMM 2055Argumentation and Debate3

(s) Instruction and participation in argumentation and debate. Emphasis will be given to researching current issues, case construction techniques, and case analysis.

Subject
COMM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.ws.edu
Prerequisite
COMM 2025. S. (T)
COMM 2065Advanced Public Speaking3

credit(s) An advanced course in speech communication skills. Emphasis is on public speaking, professional presentation, and small group discussion.

Subject
COMM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.ws.edu
Prerequisite
COMM 2025
COMM 2075Organizational Communication3

(s) A communication course which focuses on the student’s development of knowledge of theories, skills, methods and applications of organizational communication.

Subject
COMM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.ws.edu
Prerequisite
COMM 2025. F. (NIT)
COMM 2090Interpersonal Communication3

(s) Interpersonal Communication is the study of the functions and processes of dyadic communication. Students acquire a greater understanding of how to relate to others from the course. Course topics include: development of communication, competence, development of relationships, problems in relationships, how to conduct interviews, and managing conflict and negotiation skills. F, S. (T)

Subject
COMM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.ws.edu
COMM 2550Communication Practicum1-3

(s) Supervised laboratory experience in designated communication area such as newspaper or public relations. Transfer credit is determined by senior institution.

Subject
COMM
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.ws.edu
Prerequisite
COMM 1010, 1020 and permission of department head. F, S. (NIT)
COMM 2600Survey of Broadcasting3

(s) The study of the development of the broadcast industry and its present structure, FCC and other regulatory agencies, station and network operations and their effect on society. Offered every other spring semester (T)

Subject
COMM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.ws.edu
COMM 2650Cooperative Work Experience in Communication Field3

(s) Directed internship in a field of communication. Students may choose from newspaper, radio, television, audio or video production, advertising or public relations. Internships must have prior approval of agency and department head and be documented to receive credit. Transfer credit is determined by senior institution.

Subject
COMM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.ws.edu
Prerequisite
COMM 1010, 1020 and permission of department head. F, S. (NIT)
COMM 2900Contemporary Topics in Speech Communications3

(s) A course featuring the study of speech communication in contemporary society with a consideration given to topics of current research. S. (T)

Subject
COMM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.ws.edu
COMM 2990Communication Problems1-3

(s) A course featuring in-depth study of a particular component in the field of Communications. The course may be repeated for credit provided the topic is not repeated.

Subject
COMM
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credit(s)
Type
course
Repeatable
may be repeated for credit provided the topic is not repeated.
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.ws.edu
Prerequisite
Permission of instructor. F, S, Su. (T)

Source: Walters State Community College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59