Communication Studies Department
Communication Studies Program Learning Outcomes
Students completing the Communication Studies major will be able to:
- Explain and apply historical and contemporary theories of human communication.
- Describe and analyze how culture influences the communication process.
- Demonstrate competency in written and oral communication.
- Articulate the origins and trends of mediated communication.
- Analyze arguments and discourse intended to influence beliefs, attitudes, values and practices.
- Demonstrate competency in systematic inquiry.
Bachelor of Arts Degree
Communication Studies
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Core | ||
| COM 216 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| COM 280 | Theories of Human Communication | 3 |
| COM 321 | Digital Media Communication | 3 |
| COM 324 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| COM 340 | Rhetorical and Persuasive Theories | 3 |
| COM 400 | Communication Capstone | 2 |
| COM 488 | Communication Research Methods | 3 |
| Interpersonal & Organizational | ||
| Choose 2 of the following courses: | 6 | |
| Health Communication | 3 | |
| Small Group Communication | 3 | |
| Nonverbal Communication | 3 | |
| Theory and Practice of Interviewing | 3 | |
| Organizational Communication | 3 | |
| Digital Media Communication | ||
| Choose 2 of the following courses: | 6 | |
| Theory and Practice of Journalism | 3 | |
| Introduction to Social Media | 3 | |
| Media and Script Writing | 3 | |
| Studies in Public Relations | 3 | |
| Advanced Strategies in Social Media | 3 | |
| Rhetoric & Public Address | ||
| Choose 2 of the following courses: | 6 | |
| Introduction to Argumentation and Debate | 3 | |
| Advanced Public Speaking | 3 | |
| Rhetorical Criticism | 3 | |
| Special Topics: Rhetoric and Public Address | 3 | |
| Breadth Area | ||
| Choose any 2 COM courses not already used in the major. | 6 | |
| Total Units | 44 | |
Minor
Communication Minor
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| COM 280 | Theories of Human Communication | 3 |
| COM 311 | Advanced Public Speaking | 3 |
| COM 321 | Digital Media Communication | 3 |
| Choose 3 of the following courses: | 9 | |
| Introduction to Argumentation and Debate | 3 | |
| Interpersonal Communication | 3 | |
| Theory and Practice of Journalism | 3 | |
| Intercultural Communication | 3 | |
| Small Group Communication | 3 | |
| Nonverbal Communication | 3 | |
| Rhetorical and Persuasive Theories | 3 | |
| Theory and Practice of Interviewing | 3 | |
| Introduction to Social Media | 3 | |
| Media and Script Writing | 3 | |
| Studies in Public Relations | 3 | |
| Organizational Communication | 3 | |
| Advanced Strategies in Social Media | 3 | |
| Rhetorical Criticism | 3 | |
| Communication Research Methods | 3 | |
| Total Units | 18 | |