400
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.