Communication (COMM)

Program Overview

Communication Major and Minor Courses

Introduction to Communication Studies (COMM 201)

Study of the fundamental concepts and theories that underpin the communication discipline, exploring communication processes in interpersonal, group, organizational, and mass media contexts.

Oral Communication (OC) Requirement

• Public Speaking (COMM 111)
• Business and Professional Speaking (COMM 112)
• Interpersonal Skills (COMM 115)
• Group Presentations (COMM 125)
• Speaking Virtually (COMM 140)

Written Communication (WR) Requirement

• Public Persuasion (COMM 385)
• Advanced Intercultural Communication (COMM 450)
• Science Communication (COMM 530)
• Strategic Communication Writing (COMM 344)
• Health Communication (COMM 430)

Communication Studies Courses

• Argumentation in Everyday Life (COMM 304)
• Debate (COMM 319)
• Group Process (COMM 312)
• Intimate Communication (COMM 438)
• Communication Internship (COMM 317)

Communication and Culture Courses

• African-American Communication (COMM 275)
• Intercultural Communication (COMM 350)
• Advanced Intercultural Communication (COMM 450)
• Children and Television (COMM 433)
• Reality Television (COMM 422)

Mass Communication Courses

• Introduction to Mass Communication (COMM 305)
• American Media History (COMM 222)
• Media, Culture, and Society (COMM 435)
• Media Law (COMM 411)
• Media, Close Relationships (COMM 437)

Special Topics in Communication Studies

• Artificial Intelligence in Media (COMM 307)
• Web Site Development (COMM 360)
• Fiction Film Production (COMM 339)
• Documentary Production (COMM 429)
• Science Fiction Film Production (COMM 436)

For detailed descriptions, course schedules, and prerequisite information, please refer to the Schedule of Classes and University course catalog.