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25 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 1010Elements of Effective Communication (CM)3

Communication theory, principles, and practice of communication behavior in interpersonal, small group, media, public-speaking and cultural contexts.

Subject
COMM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 SLCC General Catalog
Source
catalog.slcc.edu
COMM 1020Principles of Public Speaking (HU)3

This course will prepare you to create effective presentations and deliver successful speeches in academic, community, personal, and professional settings. This course will include communication theories, anxiety management, audience analysis, critical listening, ethics, organization, claims and evidence, gestures, language style, and delivery.

Subject
COMM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 SLCC General Catalog
Source
catalog.slcc.edu
COMM 1080Conflict Management & Diversity (SS)3

Analyzes conflict communication from the perspectives of marginalized and empowered populations. Explores ethnocentrism, power, anger, inequality, disrespect. Students learn conflict management skills for workplace, community and personal life.

Subject
COMM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 SLCC General Catalog
Source
catalog.slcc.edu
COMM 1130Journalism & Media Writing3

This is a beginning course in journalism and media writing with a focus on the organization and written presentation of facts to a mass audience. The class emphasizes interviewing, fact finding and news writing, including investigative, specific beats, online reporting and media package production (for example hyperlinking, permalinking, photo galleries, and video clips). Members of the class contribute to the media outlets of the Student Media Center (SMC).

Subject
COMM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 SLCC General Catalog
Source
catalog.slcc.edu
Prerequisite
ENGL 1010 (may be taken concurrently) Semesters Offered: Fall & Spring
COMM 1500Media and Society (CM)3

This course focuses on a historical and contemporary analysis of the field of mass communication. The class previews the function, performance, social impact, and structure of individual mass media and the relationships between media audiences, consumers, media producers, and the role of media in the government and democracy.

Subject
COMM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 SLCC General Catalog
Source
catalog.slcc.edu
COMM 1515Basic Audio Production3

A broad overview of sound, sound systems, recording, and live sound reinforcement providing basic training in the physics of sound and the hardware and systems used to control and record it.

Subject
COMM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 SLCC General Catalog
Source
catalog.slcc.edu
COMM 1560Radio Performance & Production (CM)3

Become a better communicator by having your own radio show on the student radio station, RadioSLCC.com . Learn about the radio industry, on-air performance techniques, commercial writing and production, and more. Use industry practices and concepts along with theories and models from the discipline of communication to become a better communicator on and off the air. Communication techniques learned in this course can also be applied to interpersonal communication, podcasting, interviewing, commercial production, audio book recording, and more.

Subject
COMM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 SLCC General Catalog
Source
catalog.slcc.edu
COMM 1800Digital Media Tools/Techniques4

An introduction to digital media fundamentals and the evolving industry. Students obtain a hands-on, in-depth experience with digital media tools, content and production techniques. Industry standard hardware and software tools are used to create and edit images, audio, video, layout, and web media to create powerful media. Copyright and professional responsibility issues and trends are covered.

Subject
COMM
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 SLCC General Catalog
Source
catalog.slcc.edu
COMM 1900Special Studies/ Communication1-4

Students plan areas of study and work with an instructor on individual basis.

Subject
COMM
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 SLCC General Catalog
Source
catalog.slcc.edu
Prerequisite
Department approval Semesters Offered: All Click here for searchable class schedule
COMM 2000Communication CO-OP/Internship1-6

Supervised work experience in a business, industrial, or government environment related to the student’s COMM program sequence. Credit awarded for successful completion of specified learning objectives that provide new learning.

Subject
COMM
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 SLCC General Catalog
Source
catalog.slcc.edu
Prerequisite
Department approval Semesters Offered: All Click here for searchable class schedule
COMM 2050Perspectives in Communication (HU)3

Survey of the basic issues, theories, and perspectives in the study of human communication, through critical analysis of oral, written and audio-visual texts.

Subject
COMM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 SLCC General Catalog
Source
catalog.slcc.edu
COMM 2110Interpersonal Communication (SS)3

This course focuses on cultivating effective interpersonal communication skills. Designed to strengthen the student’s ability to identify, inquire, analyze, and apply communication and social science theories and concepts in various interpersonal contexts. Competences gained include listening and responding, conflict management, relationship development, self-concept and other-orientation.

Subject
COMM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 SLCC General Catalog
Source
catalog.slcc.edu
COMM 2120Team Decision Mkg & Leadership3

Introduces elements of the small group process, focusing on problem-solving, decision-making, leadership and conflict management in teams. Development of student analytical skills as observers and participant observers of groups.

Subject
COMM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 SLCC General Catalog
Source
catalog.slcc.edu
COMM 2150Intercultural Communication (CM)3

This course focuses on the systematic study and practice of communication processes that involve contact and interaction between people of different cultures; reviews essential intercultural communication theories that allow access to explanations and descriptions of cultural norms and values; and identifies guidelines for achieving intercultural communication competence.

Subject
COMM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 SLCC General Catalog
Source
catalog.slcc.edu
COMM 2170Organizational Communication3

Overview of historical and contemporary perspectives of organizational communication; analysis of current issues and practices of organizational communication; development of communication competence in organizational settings.

Subject
COMM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 SLCC General Catalog
Source
catalog.slcc.edu
COMM 2200Video Content Creation3

This class exposes students to the exciting world of video content creation. Students get hands-on experience through practical lectures, lab exercises, content creation assignments, field work, and post-production editing. Students will learn to effectively use the visual aesthetics of imaging and sound design throughout the video content creation process. This class sets the foundation for students seeking an ever-expanding career in video content creation. It is recommended students complete ART 1080, ART 1280 and ART 2340 prior to taking this course.

Subject
COMM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 SLCC General Catalog
Source
catalog.slcc.edu
Prerequisite
COMM 1800 / FLM 1800 (may be taken concurrently) Semesters Offered: Fall & Spring
COMM 2250Television Studio Production 12

In this course students will learn the technical terms, positions, and work flows of multi-camera TV studio production through lecture, hands-on production and competency exercises.

Subject
COMM
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 SLCC General Catalog
Source
catalog.slcc.edu
COMM 2270Argumentation (WC)3

Introduction to the study of argumentation theory and writing. Emphasizing critical thinking, reasoning, issues, recursive writing practices and audience analysis in diverse rhetorical situations.

Subject
COMM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 SLCC General Catalog
Source
catalog.slcc.edu
Prerequisite
ENGL 1010 with concurrency Semesters Offered: All Click here for searchable class schedule
COMM 2300Public Relations3

Introduces the fundamentals, theory and practice of strategic public relations and its intersection with marketing and advertising in a digitally converged world. Includes survey of tools, principles and practices utilizing traditional and digital platforms. Prepares students for advanced study in strategic communication and establishes the groundwork for professional practice. It is recommended students complete COMM 1500 and ENGL 1010 prior to taking this course.

Subject
COMM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 SLCC General Catalog
Source
catalog.slcc.edu
COMM 2400Social Media Tools and Strategies3

An introduction to social networking components such as social media platforms, blogs, RSS feeds, podcasting, wikis, collaboration and virtual teams, and forums. Further study will be devoted to how organizations successfully use these tools for communication through content creation and distribution.

Subject
COMM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 SLCC General Catalog
Source
catalog.slcc.edu
COMM 2500Elements and Issue of Digital Media (CM)4

An introduction to digital media, including an understanding of the history, trends, devices, services, practices, and societal issues associated with the rise and use of communication technologies.

Subject
COMM
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 SLCC General Catalog
Source
catalog.slcc.edu
COMM 2510Documentary Production4

Provides advanced video production experiences for students who already possess significant media production skills. Students produce an audio documentary, a short documentary and work with groups (modeled after industry-standard production crews) to produce 30-minute documentary film projects.

Subject
COMM
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 SLCC General Catalog
Source
catalog.slcc.edu
Prerequisite
COMM 2200 or FLM 1045 Semesters Offered: Fall & Spring
COMM 2570Introduction to Visual Communication (AR)3

Visual communication has the power to inform, educate, and persuade. Students explore essential visual communication and fine art principles, practices, and theories. Students create design projects and have a variety of opportunities to analyze, interpret, and investigate visual communication principles and conventions applied in popular media such as advertising, film, TV, web design, etc.

Subject
COMM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 SLCC General Catalog
Source
catalog.slcc.edu
COMM 2600Production for Student Media3

In this course students will apply and further develop their knowledge of media and journalism production through learning modules. Production skills will also be further developed through selected production modules. Students will create content for The Globe news, Express TV news, RadioSLCC, and the Student Media Center’s social media outlets.

Subject
COMM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 SLCC General Catalog
Source
catalog.slcc.edu
Prerequisite
COMM 1130 ; COMM 2200 or COMM 1560 . Whichever course the student chooses to take, COMM 2200 or COMM 1560 can also be taken concurrently. Semesters Offered: Fall & Spring
COMM 2900Special Projects3

Students design and produce a significant capstone video or audio production project, incorporating elements related to their specific interests/specialties and demonstrating a mastery of related competencies and skills. Exam and presentation. Click here for searchable class schedule

Subject
COMM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 SLCC General Catalog
Source
catalog.slcc.edu

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