COMM

Choose One Course from the Following Or placement in MATH-110 based on placement testing Course Code Title Credits

Subject

COMM

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

bridgewater.cleancatalog.io

This course introduces students to the study of communication through an exploration of the theoretical foundations of the field, the types of research conducted by communication scholars, and the history of media technology development. Additionally, students learn about careers in communication. Students may not earn course credit for COMM-120 if they have previously taken COMM-230 or COMM-201. CL General Education: Scientific Study of People &

Subject

COMM

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

bridgewater.cleancatalog.io

Analytical survey of ethical and legal issues pertaining to communication professionals, focusing on the new digital media landscape. Issues explored include First Amendments rights, public affairs journalism, copyright, defamation, obscenity, censorship, licensing, corporate and governmental communications, and the Digital Millennium Act. CL General Education: Study of the Past Credits 3

Subject

COMM

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

bridgewater.cleancatalog.io

Examines how electronic media industries have changed the way we produce and consume media products. The course will examine how the digital age has impacted notions of interactivity, virtual space, media production, networks and credibility. Particular attention will be paid to the social, economic and political implications of these changes. Credits 3

Subject

COMM

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

bridgewater.cleancatalog.io

COMM-380 or COMM-347 3 COMM-350 or COMM-377 3

Subject

COMM

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

bridgewater.cleancatalog.io

Skills-and-theory class that applies critical thinking to discuss and solve practical problems in news media production. Prepares students for the convergence of media, providing practical experience in multi-platform media writing and production including web, podcast, and video journalism. May be repeated for six total credits. Credits 3

Subject

COMM

Type

course

Repeatable

May be repeated for six total credits.

Edition

2026

Source

bridgewater.cleancatalog.io

Explores topics related to Communication Studies aligning with the research specialty and/or intellectual interest of the instructor. Offered on demand. Credits 3

Subject

COMM

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

bridgewater.cleancatalog.io

Plus 6 credits from the following electives: Course Code Title Credits

Subject

COMM

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

bridgewater.cleancatalog.io

This course introduces students to the historical, ethical, and societal impacts of electronic and digital communication technologies as a foundation to the study of artificial intelligence (AI). It then provides an exploration of the history, uses, and ethical dilemmas involving AI. Students will examine three critical stages of AI development: Expert Systems, Machine Learning, Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), as well as the concept of Superintelligence (ASI). The course will provide a survey of current AI technologies impacting communication fields, with an emphasis on journalism, public relations, marketing, mass media, and interpersonal communication. Students will also develop practical AI literacy for communication professionals, gaining hands-on experience with contemporary AI tools. Readings and texts will be available for free online, but students may be required to purchase 2-3 months of AI program access (estimated $20-30/month), depending on project requirements. Credits 3

Subject

COMM

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

bridgewater.cleancatalog.io

Study and application of communication theories and principles in an organizational context. An explanation of organizational communication theories and principles will allow students to develop a theoretical and practical understanding of how communication affects the dynamics of the work environment. Emphasis will be placed on applying communication concepts to students' personal experience or participating in the organizational environment. Offered alternate years. Credits 3

Subject

COMM

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

bridgewater.cleancatalog.io

67 Plus 9 additional credits Course Code Title Credits Choose any other 9 credits with a 9 COMM prefix (other than COMM-100) Total Credits 18

Subject

COMM

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

bridgewater.cleancatalog.io

The history of the American television and film studio system, its influence on society, and the processes of modern television and film production. Includes weekly class meetings on the Bridgewater campus (1 hour per week) and an 8-day trip to Los Angeles during Spring Break. While in Los Angeles, the class tours several studios (including Paramount Pictures, Warner Brothers, NBC television and/or Universal Studios), participates as audience members on a variety of television shows, talks with members of the television and film industry, and visits media related museums. Additional costs associated with travel. Credits 3

Subject

COMM

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

bridgewater.cleancatalog.io

Theoretical and practical survey of intercultural communication processes. Examines intrapersonal, interpersonal, organizational, and mass media dimensions of intercultural communication. The course specifically focuses on the distinctive cultural behaviors, expectations, values and power dynamics that affect our abilities to communicate effectively and people from diverse cultures. Credits 3

Subject

COMM

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

bridgewater.cleancatalog.io

Students will develop theoretical and practical understandings of the role of sex and gender in verbal and nonverbal communication, friendships, families, romantic relationships and professional relationships. This course also examines the issues of technology, health, power and violence as they related to sex and gender. Credits 3

Subject

COMM

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

bridgewater.cleancatalog.io

COMM-349EX Non-Profit Communication 3

Subject

COMM

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

bridgewater.cleancatalog.io

Total Credits 18

Subject

COMM

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

bridgewater.cleancatalog.io

This course will cover strategic planning and specialized public relations issues. Issues include risks, crisis management, social marketing campaigns, and corporate and non-profit communication. Students will learn and apply advanced public relations theories and skills to case studies and real-life situations. Credits 3

Subject

COMM

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

bridgewater.cleancatalog.io

This class examines the history and organizational structure of nonprofit and non-governmental organizations and their operations such as fund raising; social cause communication including advocacy; and leadership communication that strengthens the organization's mission. Through the lenses of evaluating effectiveness and adhering to ethical considerations, students will consider the values of donors and volunteers and an organization's communication materials (websites, social media postings, etc.). Trips to regional nonprofits, as well as guest speakers, will give students first-hand knowledge about nonprofits to then identify a potential unmet societal need and launch their own hypothetical nonprofit.

Subject

COMM

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Source

bridgewater.cleancatalog.io

This course investigates quantitative methods used by communication professionals. Topics include survey research, experimental design, and digital analytics. Students will learn to write survey instruments and analyze results, gather, and interpret data in online A/B testing of marketing campaigns, choose effective keywords for digital advertising and search engine optimizations, and use analytics to evaluate visitor website behavior. Students will have the opportunity to become certified in Google Analytics 4. Credits 3

Subject

COMM

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

bridgewater.cleancatalog.io

The course provides instruction in interviewing strategies used by communication professionals. Students will practice asking questions, building rapport, actively listening, and capturing qualitative data via written notes, audio capture, and video recording. Students will learn to report their findings in written as well as multimedia formats, building a portfolio of work to demonstrate their skills in storytelling based on interview data. Credits 3

Subject

COMM

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

bridgewater.cleancatalog.io

This course is an introduction to sports communication in various contexts such as news reporting, game commentary, fan culture, sports gaming, crisis management, etc. Students will learn to analyze sports communication in order to uncover messages about cultural categories such as gender, race, and class. In addition, they will practice creating ethical communication about sports and athletes from a news, promotional, and academic perspective. Credits 3

Subject

COMM

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

bridgewater.cleancatalog.io

66

Subject

COMM

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

bridgewater.cleancatalog.io

Total Credits 18

Subject

COMM

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

bridgewater.cleancatalog.io

Introduces the range of communication practices that characterize contemporary political campaigns. Students will process existing understandings of political communication theory in order to design and implement a semester-long campaign project. Credits 3 143

Subject

COMM

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

bridgewater.cleancatalog.io

Provides an opportunity for a student to gain field experience in an area related to the student's program of study or career goals. The learning objectives for internships include connecting academic knowledge and problem-solving processes to experiences and problems in professional settings. A Faculty Sponsor in the relevant academic department must approve a description and an internship learning plan at least eight weeks in advance of the start of the term in which the internship is to be completed. This internship learning plan must be filed with the Director of Internships in the Center for Career Development at least three weeks prior to the start of the internship. Approval of each application for an internship is made by the Director of Internships based upon approved policies and guidelines. Supervision of the internship experience is provided by an appropriate Bridgewater College Cooperating Professor (who may or may not be the Faculty Sponsor) and by a Site Supervisor at the agency or business in which the student is an intern. Students must complete 40 hours (minimum two weeks) of internship-related work as well as weekly journal entries and a final reflective paper completed in accordance with approved requirements. Internships are graded by the Cooperating Professor on an S or U basis. A maximum of 12 credits in internships may be applied toward graduation. Students who successfully complete at least three credits of internship at one or more placements may petition the Associate Provost to accept those credits in fulfillment of the FILA general education experiential learning requirement. Credits 1

Subject

COMM

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

bridgewater.cleancatalog.io

Provides an opportunity for a student to gain field experience in an area related to the student's program of study or career goals. The learning objectives for internships include connecting academic knowledge and problem-solving processes to experiences and problems in professional settings. A Faculty Sponsor in the relevant academic department must approve a description and an internship learning plan at least eight weeks in advance of the start of the term in which the internship is to be completed. This internship learning plan must be filed with the Director of Internships in the Center for Career Development at least three weeks prior to the start of the internship. Approval of each application for an internship is made by the Director of Internships based upon approved policies and guidelines. Supervision of the internship experience is provided by an appropriate Bridgewater College Cooperating Professor (who may or may not be the Faculty Sponsor) and by a Site Supervisor at the agency or business in which the student is an intern. Students must complete 80 hours (minimum four weeks) of internship-related work as well as weekly journal entries and a final reflective paper completed in accordance with approved requirements. Internships are graded by the Cooperating Professor on an S or U basis. A maximum of 12 credits in internships may be applied toward graduation. Students who successfully complete at least three credits of internship at one or more placements may petition the Associate Provost to accept those credits in fulfillment of the FILA general education experiential learning requirement. Credits 2

Subject

COMM

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

bridgewater.cleancatalog.io

Provides an opportunity for a student to gain field experience in an area related to the student's program of study or career goals. The learning objectives for internships include connecting academic knowledge and problem-solving processes to experiences and problems in professional settings. A Faculty Sponsor in the relevant academic department must approve a description and an internship learning plan at least eight weeks in advance of the start of the term in which the internship is to be completed. This internship learning plan must be filed with the Director of Internships in the Center for Career Development at least three weeks prior to the start of the internship. Approval of each application for an internship is made by the Director of Internships based upon approved policies and guidelines. Supervision of the internship experience is provided by an appropriate Bridgewater College Cooperating Professor (who may or may not be the Faculty Sponsor) and by a Site Supervisor at the agency or business in which the student is an intern. Students must complete 120 hours (minimum six weeks) of internship-related work as well as weekly journal entries and a final reflective paper completed in accordance with approved requirements. Internships are graded by the Cooperating Professor on an S or U basis. A maximum of 12 credits in internships may be applied toward graduation. Students who successfully complete at least three credits of internship at one or more placements may petition the Associate Provost to accept those credits in fulfillment of the FILA general education experiential learning requirement. Credits 3

Subject

COMM

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

bridgewater.cleancatalog.io

Upon approval of the department and the division head, a student with a cumulative grade point average of 2.20 or better may engage in an independent study or research project. One desiring to pursue independent study or research must submit a written description of the proposed work to the chair of the appropriate department and to the appropriate division head prior to the last day of the drop and add period for the semester in which the study is to be conducted. At the end of the semester, the supervising professor files with the registrar a grade for the student and a description of the work accomplished. Credit may be received for no more than three independent studies or research projects. Credits 3

Subject

COMM

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

bridgewater.cleancatalog.io

Upon approval of the department and the division head, a student with a cumulative grade point average of 2.20 or better may engage in an independent study or research project. One desiring to pursue independent study or research must submit a written description of the proposed work to the chair of the appropriate department and to the appropriate division head prior to the last day of the drop and add period for the semester in which the study is to be conducted. At the end of the semester, the supervising professor files with the registrar a grade for the student and a description of the work accomplished. Credit may be received for not more than three independent studies or research projects. Credits 3

Subject

COMM

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

bridgewater.cleancatalog.io

An honors project is one in which a student researches a subject, by examination of relevant literature or by experimentation or both; the student reports the results in an accurately documented and well-written paper or appropriate representation of the work. Whenever the study deals with the subject of an established course, the student is expected to go well beyond the usual work of the course in research and in assimilation of the results as revealed in the report. Juniors and seniors with a cumulative grade point average of 3.40 or above may register for an honors project. One desiring to pursue an honors project must submit a written description of his or her proposed work to the chair of the appropriate department and to the appropriate division head prior to the last day of the drop and add period for the semester in which the study is to be conducted. Upon the completion of the honors project, the student must present an oral defense of his or her project. The final grade must include a satisfactory performance on the oral defense, assessed by a three-faculty member team. The project advisor will authorize the make-up of the oral defense team and will assign the final grade on the project. The honors project title will be noted on the student's transcript. It is the student's responsibility to provide a copy of the written paper or appropriate representation of the work to the library in compliance with specifications approved by the Council on Education. The library director arranges for binding and storage. Credits 3

Subject

COMM

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

bridgewater.cleancatalog.io