COM - Communication
This course introduces students to a variety of communication concepts and career possibilities in additionto the role communication plays in contemporary society.
Credits
1(1-0)
General education approach to theory and process of human communication with practicum opportunities.
Credits
3(3-0)
General education approach to theory and process of human communication, especially communication tailored for electronic media. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.
Credits
3(3-0)
Content focuses on how values, attitudes and beliefs influence communication among people from different cultural backgrounds. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.
Credits
3(3-0)
This course explores the complexities of deception within different contexts; focusing on the various forms of deceptive communication, motivations to deceive, and deception detection.
Credits
3(3-0)
This course addresses the implications of communicating in virtual worlds. Concepts to be addressed include: identity construction, online relationships, collaborative work environments, and ethics. This course may be offered in an online format.
Credits
3(3-0)
Basic theories pertaining to spoken symbolic interaction, focusing mainly on the psychological and sociological aspects of interpersonal communication and public address.
Credits
3(3-0)
Varied topics of current interest; course is repeatable for up to 6 hours when content previously studied is not duplicated.
Credits
1-6(Spec)
Current communication theories and practices in the modern formal organization. Especially recommended for students on preprofessional curricula.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prepares students without experience to gain understanding of theory and practice of debate. Recommended for prelaw, prebusiness, urban government students, and teachers.
Credits
3(3-0)
Opportunities for intensive research on topics in debate and various forms of forensics for students in the University forensics program. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
Credits
2-8(Spec)
Video Games and Communication is an introduction to key issues related to contemporary digital game studies. May be offered as Writing Intensive.
Credits
3(3-0)
An introduction to the research and its methodologies in speech communication. Students will read and write about primary research in the discipline. Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: a grade of C (2.0) or better in
COM 251.
Credits
3(3-0)
Analysis of American and International media to identify assumptions about global citizenship and how global citizenship relates to issues such as race/ethnicity and identity. Identical to
BCA 309. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Prerequisites: A minimum of 12 completed credit hours. Because the course involves international travel, all students must apply through the Office of International Education. Recommended: A minimum of 56 completed credit hours. (University Program Group IV-B: Studies in Cultures Outside of the Anglo-American Tradition)
Credits
3(3-0)
Cross Listed Courses
BCA 309
This course explores how language and public speeches shape decisions, create political support, define presidential leadership, repair public images, and celebrate community values. Writing Intensive.
Credits
3(3-0)
Theories and application of the methods surrounding small-group interaction processes.
Credits
3(3-0)
Theories and techniques for creating public speeches. Designed for students who seek to improve public-speaking skills.
Credits
3(3-0)
Assists the student in understanding the interpersonal communication process and in analyzing barriers to its effectiveness.
Credits
3(3-0)
Focuses on the role of communication in creating and perpetuating gender stereotypes. Emphasis is on personal growth and awareness in a variety of contexts. Identical to
WGS 362. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. (University Program Group IV-A: Studies in Discrimination)
Credits
3(3-0)
Cross Listed Courses
WGS 362
Study of establishing and achieving communication goals in a variety of formalized interviewing contexts. Emphasis given to question development and interviewing skills.
Credits
3(3-0)
Application of theories and principles underlying attitude change. This course is approved for offering in a distance learning format.
Credits
3(3-0)
Examines the non-language dimensions of communication in several social settings: dyadic, small group, crosscultural, and subcultural.
Credits
3(3-0)
This course will assist students in increasing their understanding of communication skills applied to the health professions and healthcare settings.
Credits
3(3-0)
Designed to help students integrate their communication knowledge and demonstrate higher-order thinking, decision-making, and interaction skills by applying them to professional and real-world situations. Students must achieve a C or better to count
COM 401 toward the COM major and satisfy requirements for graduation. Prerequisites:
COM 251, 301 with a grade of C or better;
COM 353, 357, 361; 9 additional hours toward the COM major; senior status.
Credits
3(3-0)
Theory and practice in leadership skills with special emphasis on oral communication. Examines leadership in both voluntary and non-voluntary organizations. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisites:
COM 251, 301 with C (2.0) or better; or
LDR 200 and junior standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Designed to apply a variety of communication concepts and skills within a supervised organizational setting. Prerequisite: Prior written approval of COM internship coordinator. Limited to junior and senior COM majors and minors.
Credits
1-6(Spec)
Survey of interpersonal communication theories. Focuses on current issues and concepts in the area of interpersonal relationships. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Prerequisites:
COM 251, 301, with a grade of C (2.0) or better;
COM 361.
Credits
3(3-0)
Student-initiated study guided by faculty member. Prerequisites: overall B average; signed Independent Study Form with faculty member.
Credits
1-4(Spec)
Philosophy, principles, and methods. Curricular and co-curricular responsibilities of secondary teachers (grades 7-12). Students also will work as a teaching assistant in
COM 101. Prerequisites: Tier Two - Admission of Candidacy to Teacher Education. Must be taken the spring semester prior to student teaching at the secondary level in Speech.
Credits
4(4-0)
Individual one-week assignment in a public school of on-site observation and participation under the supervision of the department and a secondary speech communication teacher. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: permission of instructor;
EDU 107. Co-requisite:
COM 492.
Credits
1(Spec)
Guided experience as a teaching assistant in a communication class. Students will have the opportunity to develop interpersonal, small group, public speaking, and supervisory communication skills in an applied setting. Prerequisite: Interview and contract with instructor.
Credits
2-6(Spec)
Current communication theories and practices in organizational crisis management and external crisis communication. Emphasis on public relations and communication. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites:
COM 251, 301, with a grade of C (2.0) or better and completion of 56 credit hours; or
JRN 350, 369 with a grade of C (2.0) or better and completion of 56 hours; or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
This course examines negative communication behaviors such as expression of jealousy, gossip and rumor, embarrassment, criticism, deception, coercion, and obsession. Prerequisites:
COM 251, 301 with grades of C or better;
COM 361.
Credits
3(3-0)
Examines communication issues and best practices for successful virtual teams. Includes processes for developing and maintaining virtual team identity/roles, leadership, performance, project planning/organization, and evaluation. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites:
COM 225;
COM 251, 301 with a C or better; or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
This course examines American political communication and addresses the connections between political discourse, the American people, and the media. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Prerequisites:
COM 251, 301 with grades of C or better; junior standing or above.
Credits
3(3-0)
Current topics of each semester listed in Course Search and Registration. 3 hours each; maximum credit 9 hours. Prerequisites: grades of C (2.0) or better in
COM 251, 301.
Credits
3-9(Spec)
Theories of rhetoric and communication from the classical, medieval, and Renaissance periods studied in a comprehensive historical philosophical survey. Prerequisite:
COM 251, 301 with grades of C or better.
Credits
3(3-0)
Research and methods of communicating changes into existing social systems. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisite:
COM 251, 301, with grades of C or better; or IPR major with junior standing; or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Theory, research, and practical application of managing conflicts through communication. Focuses on conflict between people in the contexts of family, group, and organizations. Prerequisite:
COM 251, 301 with grades of C or better; or IPR major with junior standing; or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
The study of verbal and nonverbal communication processes, patterns, and problems in the family. The uniqueness of the family system as a communication context is emphasized. Prerequisites:
COM 251, 301 with grades of C or better.
Credits
3(3-0)
Research and methods of communicating health messages for education and disease prevention. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisites:
COM 251, 301 each with a grade of C or better; or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
This course examines the role of training in improving communication in organizations. The course discusses the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of organizational communication training. Prerequisites:
COM 251, 301 with grades of C or better;
COM 264.
Credits
3(3-0)
Integrates research from several fields describing communication patterns between students and teacher-to-student within school settings. Designed for students interested in teaching or administration. Prerequisite: completion of 56 hours of undergraduate credit.
Credits
3(3-0)
Designed to provide the student or the professional teacher with the skills needed to coach and administer forensic activities on the high school level. Prerequisites:
COM 251, 301 with grades of C or better.
Credits
3(3-0)