Undergraduate Communication
Undergraduate Communication
2021 Summer Term
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INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC SPEAKING
COMM 110
A basic course designed to help students increase their effectiveness in public speaking through classroom speeches. Emphasis is on research, preparation, organization, delivery, and visual aids, to enhance informative and persuasive speaking. The student will develop skills to communicate orally in clear, coherent language appropriate to purpose, occasion, and audience.
PRINCIPLES OF PUBLIC RELATIONS
COMM 202
An introduction to the principles, processes and techniques of public relations as they are used in business, government and nonprofit organizations.
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION
COMM 228
Theory and exercises in interpersonal communication situations. Basic theory, self disclosure, listening, conflict, trust and other topics will be examined.
COMMUNICATION AND TEAM BUILDING
COMM 242
This course is designed to demonstrate the importance of team building in today's work culture. Students learn how to create, participate in and lead successful working teams. The course will teach relationship building to foster interpersonal relationships and aid in conflict resolution.
ADVERTISING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS RESEARCH LITERACY
COMM 275
Students will learn about information gathering for communication planning. They will learn to assess the quality of research reports. Students will study survey and group research methods. They will examine subscription data sources commonly used for advertising and public relations and learn about media tracking and Web page evaluation.
INTRODUCTION TO CORPORATE COMMUNICATION
COMM 327
This course provides a broad overview of the theoretical and empirical literature relevant to organizational communication. The focus is on how communication operates in organizations, the effects of communication on organizational life, and how communication can be made more efficient and effective in meeting personal as well as organizational goals.
COMMUNICATION CONFLICT RESOLUTION
COMM 328
This course provides a communications perspective of the nature and possible methods of resolution of conflict.
INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH COMMUNICATION
COMM 363
This course provides an overview of health communication, with emphasis given to theory and research on social support messages. Factors that influence social support messages are examined in a variety of different contexts (e.g., relational, familial, support group, workplace, on-line).
CROSS CULTURAL COMMUNICATION
COMM 424
Study of cross cultural contacts and interactions when individuals are from different cultures. An analysis of verbal and nonverbal communication and related factors within and between various cultures, predictions of patterns and effects, and communication barriers.
INTERNSHIP IN COMMUNICATION
COMM 493C
Professional experience in which the student who aspires to a career in the corporate and health industry works for an approved employer in his/her area of interest under the supervision of a professional in that field.
INTERNSHIP IN ELECTRONIC MEDIA
COMM 493E
Professional experience in which the student who aspires to a career in the electronic media industry works for an approved employer in his/her area of interest under the supervision of a professional in that field.
PUBLIC RELATIONS INTERNSHIP
COMM 493I
Professional experience in which the student who aspires to a career in public relations works for an approved employer in his/her area of interest under the supervision of a professional in that field.
MAGD INTERNSHIP
COMM 493M
The MAGD internship is a hands-on multimedia work experience that counts toward the Media Arts & Game Development Degree under the supervision of a professional in that field.
INDEPENDENT STUDY
COMM 498
Study of a selected topic or topics under the direction of a faculty member. Repeatable.