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COM 205 Communication, Sports, and Culture

Exploration of how sports messages construct identity, culture, status, and privilege in contemporary society.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None

COM 223 Deception and Lying

Explore deception across contexts, from white lies to manipulation. Analyze motivations, detect dishonesty, and examine how deception shapes relationships, media, and society.

Credits
3(3-0)

COM 225 Introduction to Communication Technology and Society

Investigate communication alongside digital identities, virtual collaboration, and ethics. Learn to connect effectively across social media, remote work, and gaming environments in today's digital world.

Credits
3(3-0)

COM 251 Communication for Personal and Professional Success

This course discusses communication concepts, skills, and theories that are associated with personal and professional success. (University Program Group III-A: Behavioral Sciences)

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

COM 255 Special Topics in Communication

Varied topics of current interest; course is repeatable for up to 6 hours when content previously studied is not duplicated.

Credits
1-6(Spec)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

COM 257QR Presenting with Numbers and Graphs

How to talk about numbers in informative and persuasive presentations. Enhances in-person and video-conference delivery skills. Quantitative Reasoning. Satisfies Oral English Competency.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

COM 258 Public Speaking

Theories and techniques for creating public speeches. Designed for students who seek to improve public-speaking skills. Satisfies Oral English Competency.

Credits
3(3-0)

COM 261 Communicating for Happiness and Wellness

This class introduces students to the communication behaviors that lead to happier and more fulfilling lives and offers students opportunities to practice those techniques. (University Program Group III-A: Behavioral Sciences)

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

COM 264 Communicating in Workplaces and Volunteer Organizations

Current communication theories and practices in the modern formal organization. Especially recommended for students on preprofessional curricula. (University Program III-A: Behavioral Sciences)

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

COM 267 Introduction to Debate

Master argumentation and public speaking, focusing on debate structure and persuasive communication. Beneficial for pre-law, business, or education students aiming to communicate confidently. Satisfies Oral English Competency.

Credits
3(3-0)

COM 269 Practicum in Debate/Forensics

Opportunities for intensive research on topics in debate and various forms of forensics for students in the University forensics program. Satisfies Oral English Competency. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

Credits
2-8(Spec)

COM 277 Video Games and Human Communication

Analyze how video games influence interaction, culture, and identity. Gain critical perspectives on games’ impact, whether a casual player or passionate gamer. May be offered as Writing Intensive.

Credits
3(3-0)