29 courses with the subject COM, 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.
An examination of the theory and research associated with mass communication with an overview of broadcasting, print, internet, and film in society. Emphasis on contemporary issues, processes, interrelationships, and impact of the mass media. (Offered every fall semester.) 7 1 | Page
Credits CST 1103 Biblical Perspectives 3 12 CST 1433 Developing the Christian Mind 3 Math or Science 3 10-22 Fine Arts/Humanities 6 22 Social or Behavioral Science 3 Degree Requirements (BA) 6
This course is an introduction to American Sign Language (ASL). Students develop basic skills in the production and comprehension of ASL and are introduced to grammatical principles and cultural protocols needed to communicate at a fundamental level in social and professional situations. The curriculum initiates students to the Deaf Community as a linguistic and cultural group
This course is a continuation of COM 1213 Beginning American Sign Language I (ASL). Emphasis is given to grammatical structure and various sentence types as well as increased fingerspelling and numbering proficiency in ASL. Further development of conversational strategies is examined. Explorations of Deaf culture and history are undertaken. Prerequisite: A grade of “C-” or better in
COR 1011 1 Concentration 3 Credits COM 1023 3 Social Science 3 3 ESS 2002 2 COR 1021 1 3 Wellness Activity 1 Concentration 3 3 Total 13 Total 16 g 3 Semester 3 Semester 4 3 Concentration 3 Concentration 3 3 COR 2011 1 COR 2021 1 3 COM 1013 3 CST 1433 3 3 Language I or Math/Sci 3 Language II or Math/Sci 3 3 Elective 3 Elective 3 27 Elective 3 Concentration 3 Total 16 Total 16 Credits Semester 5 Semester 6 3 COR 3011 1 COR 3021 1 3 Concentration 3 Concentration 3 3 Elective 3 Elective 3 3 Concentration 3 COM 2613 3 3 ART 3033 3 Concentration 3 3 Fine Arts/Humanities 3 Total 13 Total 16 3 Semester 7 Semester 8 3 Elective 3 Elective 3 27 Concentration 3 Elective 3 70 | Page
An introduction to various types of mass media writing-- print and broadcast journalism, public relations, advertising, and online media--and training in skills including information gathering, interviewing, organizing, writing and revising media writing. (Offered every fall semester.) Classroom: Mac Lab.
A multidisciplinary course for students of communication, graphic communication, graphic art, English, and business that features the creation, management, and day-to-day operation of a mass media product. And because language skills are more important in the media than ever before, the course also includes a thorough study of grammar, style and other writing tools needed to succeed in today's dynamic, cross-platform, multi-media writing environment. (Offered spring semester, odd years.) Classroom: Mac Lab.
This course is a sequel to COM 1223 Beginning American Sign Language II. Students expand competency in ASL conversational conventions, grammatical structure, and vocabulary. Students build aptitude in maintaining conversations over a variety of topics and situations. Insights relating to Deaf culture including the literary ar are explored. American Sign Language II or placement by exam. This course completes three hours toward the Bachelor of Arts Modern Language Requirement. (Offered every fall semester.)
This course is a sequel to COM 2213 Intermediate American Sign Language I. Emphasis is on developing receptive and expressive conversational fluency including advanced fingerspelling and vocabulary building. Increasingly complex linguistic aspects of ASL are examined. Discussion and writing assignments are associated Undergraduate Academic Catalog 2025-26 with readings pertinent to Deaf culture. A study of deaf advocacy, services, education, and the legal rights of Deaf people is undertaken. Prerequisite: A grade of “C-” or better in COM 2213 Intermediate American Sign Language I or placement by exam. This course completes the six hours of the Bachelor of Arts Modern Language Requirement. (Offered every spring semester.)
(formerly COM 4113 Internet Marketing) This course introduces students to the principles of digital marketing by examining the current digital marketing landscape, the various digital marketing tools, content marketing, online communities, social media, and mobile marketing. The course also teaches students how to develop an actual digital marketing plan by analyzing case examples from real-world organizations and by allowing them to create their own digital marketing strategies and objectives for local small businesses and organizations. (Offered spring semester, even years) COM/ART 2723 Publishing with InDesign Instruction in the creation of promotional and informational materials using Adobe InDesign. (Offered every spring semester.) Classroom: Mac Lab. COM 3003 Performance Studies (same as THR 3003) Performance oriented development of skills in oral reading of dramatic literature, prose, and poetry. (Alternate Years) COM/ART 3033 Photography A beginning photography class using digital applications with an emphasis on visual aesthetics and communication. (Offered every fall semester.) Classroom: Mac Lab.
COM 3203 Public Relations or COM 3243 Advertisin and Promotions
Instruction and practice in news writing, news gathering, and writing in-depth investigation news stories. While the class will help students in journalistic writing and newspaper production, it emphasizes the elements of accuracy, clarity and ethics in reporting. (Offered spring semester, odd years.) Classroom: Mac Lab.
4133 Advanced Media Management COM 3203 Public Relations or COM 3243 Advertisin and Promotions
or COM 3243 Advertising and Promotions
An introduction to the basic drawing techniques and design principles necessary to visually convey and develop ideas. (Offered spring semester, even years) Classroom: Mac Lab. 72 | Page
This course introduces students to the industry and various types of work that fall under the umbrella of sports media. It is a survey course that involves the economic, historical, and cultural impact of sports media, as well as future directions of various subfields within the industry. The course also examines audiences/fans from a practitioners’ perspective and covers the fundamentals of communicating in a sports environment, including the basics of communicating for print, broadcast and online news, as well as for sports information. (Offered spring semester, even years.)
This course offers the student the opportunity to explore topics of interest under the direction of a faculty member. Variable credit. (Offered on demand.)
In this course students expand their learning on how to effectively use current and evolving digital marketing practices to enhance and personalize online experiences. Through theory and hands-on experience, students plan, develop, and implement digital marketing strategies. Prerequisite: COM 2613 Principles of Digital Marketing. (Offered fall semester, even years.)
39 or COM 3133 Intermediate Media Management or COM 4133 Advanced Media Management
Choose additional six (6) hours from the following:
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This course covers all the major topics of multimedia sports journalism in the digital age. It focuses on the daily tasks and skills needed to best report, write, and discuss sports-media content. Students cover local high school and college sporting events as part of their coursework. Topics and competencies covered include statistics, sources, interviews, game preparation, event coverage, profile writing, sports style and grammar guidelines, deadline Undergraduate Academic Catalog 2025-26 writing, blogs, social media, ethics and conduct. Prerequisite: COM 2053 Media Writing or instructor approval. (Offered fall semester, even years.)
An examination of the issues involved in freedom of speech and freedom of the press. Topics covered include the history, social custom, and legal philosophy of communication law with the focus being on the practical application of current legal principles. The course has as its aim the instilling of a greater appreciation for the issues behind freedom of expression, the providing of an overview of the diverse field of communication law, and the imparting of a functional understanding of the legal rules and principles that are generally most relevant to communication professionals. (Offered fall semester, even years.)
An examination of the process involved in developing a meaningful understanding of the ethics of the professions of journalism and mass communications. The course seeks to help the student develop a framework for making ethical judgments using a systematic approach to moral reasoning that combines ethical theory with the practice of ethics as encountered by media professionals. (Offered spring semester, odd years.)
Core Requirements: Undergraduate Academic Catalog 2025-26 2 Sport Communications Requirements Credits 1 COM 2053 Media Writing 3 1 COM 2133 Beginning Media Management 3 1 COM 2723 Publishing with InDesign 3 1 COM 3203 Public Relations 3 1 or COM 3243 Advertising and Promotions
The student will engage in class instruction, research, and writing projects to develop expertise in a specialized area of communications. (Offered on demand.) Classroom: Mac Lab. COM 4601, 4602, 4603, 4606 Internships On and off-campus work experience with newspaper, radio, television, ad agencies, or other media-related organizations. Requires periodic meetings with instructor and a critique of the experience including skills assessment and diary. Prerequisite: JR/SR standing (Offered every semester including summer terms.)
Core Requirements: Graphic Communication Requirements
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Source: Bluefield University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
