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COM 401 Capstone in Communication

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, COM 301 with a grade of C or better; COM 353, COM 357, COM 361; 9 additional hours toward the COM major; senior status.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

COM 251, COM 301 with a grade of C or better; COM 353, COM 357, COM 361; 9 additional hours toward the COM major; senior status

Corequisites

None.

COM 461 Communication in Leadership

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, COM 301 with C (2.0) or better; or LDR 200 and junior standing.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

COM 251, COM 301 with C (2.0) or better; or LDR 200 and junior standing

Corequisites

None.

COM 464 Communication Internship

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)

Prerequisites

Prior written approval of COM internship coordinatorLimited to junior and senior COM majors and minors

Corequisites

None.

COM 468 Advanced Interpersonal Communication

Survey of interpersonal communication theories. Focuses on current issues and concepts in the area of interpersonal relationships. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: 56 credit hours completed; COM 251 with a grade of C or better; COM 361.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

56 credit hours completed; COM 251 with a grade of C or better; COM 361

Corequisites

None.

COM 490 Independent Study

Student-initiated study guided by faculty member. Prerequisites: overall B average; signed Independent Study Form with faculty member.

Credits
1-4(Spec)

Prerequisites

Overall B average; signed Independent Study Form with faculty member

Corequisites

None.

COM 492 Speech Methods in Secondary School

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)

Prerequisites

Tier Two - Admission of Candidacy to Teacher EducationMust be taken the spring semester prior to student teaching at the secondary level in Speech

Corequisites

None.

COM 493 Field Experience in Speech Education

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)

Prerequisites

permission of instructor; EDU 107

Corequisites

COM 492

COM 495 Communication Facilitation

Guided experience as communication facilitator and/or peer consultant. Students develop interpersonal, small group, public speaking, leadership, and supervisory communication skills in an applied setting. Repeatable up to 6 hours when content does not duplicate previous topics. Prerequisite: 56 credit hours completed; COM 251 with a grade of C or better or a declared IPR major; interview with instructor.

Credits
3-6(Spec)

Prerequisites

56 credit hours completed; COM 251 with a grade of C or better or a declared IPR major; interview with instructor.

Corequisites

None.