COM - Communication
This course introduces students to a variety of communication concepts and career possibilities in addition to 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 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.
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.
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 the creation and perpetuation of gender stereotypes. Emphasis 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.
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 conceptsand 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 considers the influence of political communication in American society. The course addresses the connections between political discourse, the American people, and the media. Prerequisites:
COM 251, 301 with a grade of C or better; junior standing.
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)