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66 courses with the subject COMS, 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.

COMS 101Speech Communication3

Prerequisite: ENGL 100 or ENGL 101 or ESOL 100 or Placement Score-English with a score of 070

Subject: COMS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hour(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.liberty.edu

COMS 113Intro to Design:Principles/Ele3

The investigation of design principles/elements. The elements of design will be covered in depth as well as the principles of design. Through exercises the student will demonstrate the use of these elements and principles of design.

Subject: COMS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hour(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.liberty.edu

COMS 301Basic Photography3

Introduction to the techniques of taking and processing black and white photographs with consideration of the composition of both still and moving photography. Techniques of taking color transparencies for use in slide and slide-tape presentations, including title boards, graphics, and other imaging techniques. Legal and ethical implications. Portfolio preparation. 35mm camera with interchangeable lens required. Lab fee.

Subject: COMS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hour(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.liberty.edu

COMS 315Oral Interpretation3

Study and practice of the art of using speech to communicate literature to an audience.

Subject: COMS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hour(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.liberty.edu

COMS 325Interpersonal Communication3

A study of the nature of interpersonal communication and relationships. Attention is focused upon personal responsibilities, interactive factors, and message and contextual variables in relationships. Personal skills in stimulating friendships and resolving conflict are examined through exposure to theory, practical exercises, and analysis of personal relationships.

Subject: COMS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hour(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.liberty.edu

COMS 330Small Group Communication3

Study and practice of the theories and methods of group communication.

Subject: COMS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hour(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.liberty.edu

COMS 335Argumentation3

Prerequisite: COMS 101

Subject: COMS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hour(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.liberty.edu

COMS 340Publication Design3

Prerequisite: COMS 222 or COMS 200

Subject: COMS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hour(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.liberty.edu
Prerequisite: COMS 222 or COMS 200

COMS 346Advertising Copywriting and Design3

Prerequisite: (COMS 110 and COMS 220 and COMS 307 and VCAR 222) or (COMS 110 and COMS 220 and COMS 307 and ARTS 222)

Subject: COMS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hour(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.liberty.edu

COMS 351Digital Imaging3

Prerequisite: COMS 222 or COMS 200

Subject: COMS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hour(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.liberty.edu

COMS 355Organizational Communication3

Prerequisite: COMS 101

Subject: COMS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hour(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.liberty.edu

COMS 357Public Relations Writing3

Prerequisite: COMS 110 and COMS 220 and COMS 234 and COMS 307 and (VCAR 222 or ARTS 222) and (VCAR 340 or ARTS 340)

Subject: COMS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hour(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.liberty.edu

COMS 367Public Relations Strategies3

Prerequisite: COMS 110 and COMS 220 and COMS 234 and COMS 307 and COMS 357 and (VCAR 222 or ARTS 222) and (VCAR 340 or ARTS 340)

Subject: COMS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hour(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.liberty.edu

COMS 368Media Sales & Audience Measure3

Subject: COMS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hour(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.liberty.edu

COMS 369Chronicle of Motion Pictures and Television3

The historical development and convergence of motion pictures and television, from their simultaneous origins in the 1890s through the new millennium.

Subject: COMS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hour(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.liberty.edu

COMS 371Advanced Graphic Design3

Prerequisite: (ARTS 110 and COMS 222 and COMS 232 and COMS 341 and COMS 351 and INFT 101 and INFT 102) or (ARTS 110 and COMS 222 and COMS 232 and COMS 341 and COMS 351 and INFT 000) or (ARTS 110 and COMS 222 and COMS 232 and COMS 341 and COMS 351 and INFT 110) or (ARTS 110 and COMS 200 and COMS 232 and COMS 341 and COMS 351 and INFT 000) or (ARTS 110 and COMS 200 and COMS 232 and COMS 341 and COMS 351 and INFT 101 and INFT 103) or (ARTS 110 and COMS 200 and COMS 232 and COMS 341 and COMS 351 and INFT 110)

Subject: COMS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hour(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.liberty.edu

COMS 387Forensic Practicum1

Prerequisite: (ARTS 110 and COMS 222 and COMS 232 and COMS 341) or (ARTS 110 and COMS 200 and COMS 232 and COMS 341)

Subject: COMS
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Credit Hour(s)
Type: course
Repeatable: may be repeated.
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.liberty.edu

COMS 388King's Players Practicum1

Practical application of dramatic and ministry principles. Student activities include acting, costuming, publicity/ promotion, set construction, sound reinforcement, and stage lighting.

Subject: COMS
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Credit Hour(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.liberty.edu

COMS 389Selah Practicum1

Prerequisite: COMS 222 or VCAR 222 or ARTS 222

Subject: COMS
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Credit Hour(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.liberty.edu

COMS 455Communication Theory3

Prerequisite: COMS 101 and COMS 210

Subject: COMS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hour(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.liberty.edu

COMS 465Rhetorical Theory3

Prerequisite: COMS 101 and COMS 210

Subject: COMS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hour(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.liberty.edu

COMS 472Interactive Multimedia Design3

Prerequisite: COMS 222 or COMS 200

Subject: COMS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hour(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.liberty.edu

COMS 474Advanced Audio Production3

Prerequisite: COMS 101 and COMS 110 and COMS 220 and COMS 324 and COMS 334

Subject: COMS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hour(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.liberty.edu

COMS 475Criticism of Public Address3

Prerequisite: COMS 101 and COMS 210

Subject: COMS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hour(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.liberty.edu

COMS 490Crisis Communication3

This course will examine modern crisis communication, and provide the students with exposure to and practice in organizational communication, gathering information and providing analysis, and oral and written communication skills, essential for handling crisis situations.

Subject: COMS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hour(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.liberty.edu

COMS 492Prof Practices in Graphic Desi3

Prerequisite: (ARTS 110 and COMS 222 and COMS 232 and COMS 341 and COMS 351 and COMS 371) or (ARTS 110 and COMS 200 and COMS 232 and COMS 341 and COMS 351 and COMS 371)

Subject: COMS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hour(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.liberty.edu

COMS 498Senior Portfolio3

An intensive individual research or production project in which the graduating senior can best showcase his or her competence in the field of electronic media.

Subject: COMS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hour(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.liberty.edu

COMS 499Internship1-6

Registration Restrictions: Junior or Senior status and required GPA

Subject: COMS
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 6
Credit unit: Credit Hour(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.liberty.edu

COMS 520Communication Theory and Practices3

Intensive study of current theories, research, and trends in communication.

Subject: COMS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hour(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.liberty.edu

COMS 522Interpersonal Communication Theory and Practice3

Analysis of theories and practices in interpersonal communication in such areas as self-concept, gender, culture, language, paralanguage, and competence in interpersonal relationships.

Subject: COMS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hour(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.liberty.edu

COMS 524Small Group and Team Communications3

An analysis of theories, research, and practice of small group communication in various contexts.

Subject: COMS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hour(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.liberty.edu

COMS 526Investigative Storytelling3

Investigative journalism in the digital age.

Subject: COMS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hour(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.liberty.edu

COMS 532Media Technologies and Communication Strategies3

This course examines established and emerging media technologies used by various organizations in communicating specific messages to diverse audiences.

Subject: COMS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hour(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.liberty.edu

COMS 534Strategic Media Analysis3

Analysis of the use of sight and sound to affect audiences.

Subject: COMS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hour(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.liberty.edu

COMS 542Communication in Christian Ministry3

A practical and theoretical course designed to strengthen communication competencies of students in the Christian ministry environment. Concepts of communication theory are applied to ministry contexts.

Subject: COMS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hour(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.liberty.edu

COMS 546Effective Social Media3

Using social media platforms to build a competitive advantage. Involves extensive integration and application of social media technologies.

Subject: COMS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hour(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.liberty.edu

COMS 550Creativity in Teaching Communication3

The theories and skills necessary to manage communication in the education or training environment. (Required for all graduate teaching assistants.)

Subject: COMS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hour(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.liberty.edu

COMS 552Leadership Communication3

An examination of leadership practice and theory. Students will analyze and discuss the role of communication in leadership practices and theory in personal and professional contexts.

Subject: COMS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hour(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.liberty.edu

COMS 554Strategies and Tactics of Persuasion3

A practical application of current rhetorical, psychological and sociological theories of persuasion designed to facilitate understanding and change of attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors in various contexts including media, marketing, public relations, politics, and education.

Subject: COMS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hour(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.liberty.edu

COMS 558Listening and Nonverbal Communication3

An analysis of theories and research of 1) listening and factors that influence competence and 2) various modes of nonverbal communication. Emphasis on skill development in both areas.

Subject: COMS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hour(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.liberty.edu

COMS 560Communication and Conflict3

Analysis of theories and research of the role of communication in conflict in interpersonal, group, organizational, and societal contexts.

Subject: COMS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hour(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.liberty.edu

COMS 562Web Strategies for Growth3

Developing the ability to grow organizations through online market-making and strategy. Hands –on experience with radical new digital and interactive tools for achieving relationships and spreading ideas.

Subject: COMS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hour(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.liberty.edu

COMS 597Seminar in Communications (Gra3

Subject: COMS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hour(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.liberty.edu

COMS 612Rhetorical Theory and Criticism3

An examination of the major contributions to rhetorical theory and their critical application in the assessment of symbols in human communication.

Subject: COMS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hour(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.liberty.edu

COMS 622Organizational Communication3

Analysis of theories and practices that assist individuals in success in organizations. Students develop the ability to add value to employing organizations and enhance individual careers.

Subject: COMS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hour(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.liberty.edu

COMS 624Intercultural Communication3

Analysis of theories and research of communication between people from various generational, racial, ethnic, regional, and international cultures.

Subject: COMS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hour(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.liberty.edu

COMS 630Professional Communication & Nonprofit Development3

Explores the communicative preparation and planning for community relations and develops corporate communication functions to lead. motivate, persuade and inform various publics. Teaches theoretically based skills as communication professionals for management, development, crises, public relations in nonprofit and corporate organizations.

Subject: COMS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hour(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.liberty.edu

COMS 632Politics and Media3

An overview of the historic and current interaction between media and politics and an examination of potential effects. Students will develop and design a practical application.

Subject: COMS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hour(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.liberty.edu

COMS 639The Transmedia Organization3

Principles and practice to strategically manage digital interactive and Transmedia organizations.

Subject: COMS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hour(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.liberty.edu

COMS 640Event Planning & Donor Relations3

Focuses on designing theoretical communicative approaches for Implementation I in specific contexts such as conferences, professional meetings, celebratory events and programs for community outreach. Working from a praxis approach, students engage the development marketplace through professional, interpersonal, and organization coordination of information and people.

Subject: COMS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hour(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.liberty.edu

COMS 652Organizational Communication Consulting3

Analysis of theories and research of consulting practices within organizations. Emphasis on establishing a consultant-client relationship, the investigation of communication within an organization, the design of descriptive evaluations and prescriptive applications, the development and presentation of written and oral proposals, and the facilitation of seminars, workshops, and other activities.

Subject: COMS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hour(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.liberty.edu

COMS 656Media Strategies3

A study of the historic and futuristic uses of mass communication. Students will design strategies for potential applications of print and electronic media.

Subject: COMS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hour(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.liberty.edu

COMS 658Strategic Communication Campaigns for the Digital Age3

An exploration the use of integrated marketing communication for strategic movement of organizations, products and services toward growth.

Subject: COMS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hour(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.liberty.edu

COMS 670Comprehensive Examination3

The comprehensive exam is a written examination with a practical component and serves as a culminating activity for the MA in Strategic Communication. Student's comprehensive exam will be based on courses taken in their academic program.

Subject: COMS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hour(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.liberty.edu

COMS 680Communication Research Design3

The study and practice of the research design, interpretation, and evaluation of audiences, strategies, and issues.

Subject: COMS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hour(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.liberty.edu

COMS 689Thesis/Project Proposal and Research3

Research and information-gathering.

Subject: COMS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hour(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.liberty.edu

COMS 690Thesis Defense3

Intended to demonstrate a student's ability to carry out original research using one of three class research methods: historical-critical (qualitative), descriptive (qualitative and quantitative), or experimental (quantitative). Thesis may be designed to answer practical research questions, theoretical, or ethical issues of interest to scholars and professionals in the communication field.

Subject: COMS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hour(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.liberty.edu

COMS 691Project3

Project may be designed to answer practical research questions, theoretical, or ethical issues of interest to scholars and professionals in the communication field. Demonstrates the ability of a student to conduct research and exhibit expertise in communication.

Subject: COMS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hour(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.liberty.edu

COMS 695Directed Research1-3

. Offered: Residential

Subject: COMS
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hour(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.liberty.edu

COMS 697Special Topics3

Topics of special interest not included in the regular department offerings. May be taken more than once, but no topic may be repeated.

Subject: COMS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hour(s)
Type: course
Repeatable: may be repeated.
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.liberty.edu

COMS 698Communication Practicum1-3

Offered: Residential

Subject: COMS
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hour(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.liberty.edu

COMS 699Internship3-6

Offers students supervised, on-site training in the marketplace.

Subject: COMS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 6
Credit unit: Credit Hour(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.liberty.edu

COMS 987Dissertation I5

Prerequisite: DIGI 700

Subject: COMS
Credits (min): 5
Credits (max): 5
Credit unit: Credit Hour(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.liberty.edu

COMS 988Dissertation II5

Prerequisite: DIGI 700

Subject: COMS
Credits (min): 5
Credits (max): 5
Credit unit: Credit Hour(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.liberty.edu

COMS 989Dissertation III5

Prerequisite: DIGI 700

Subject: COMS
Credits (min): 5
Credits (max): 5
Credit unit: Credit Hour(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.liberty.edu

COMS 990Dissertation Defense0

Prerequisite: DIGI 700

Subject: COMS
Credits (min): 0
Credits (max): 0
Credit unit: Credit Hour(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.liberty.edu

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