Communication

COM 101. Mass Media Communication in Society. 3 Credit Hours.

A survey of the history, development, structure, and effects of mass communication media.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.

COM 102. Introduction to Communications Literacy. 3 Credit Hours.

This course introduces students to the concepts and skills required to be communications literate. The course aims to improve each students abilities to identify communicator intent across the wider-world of news and media content. The course develops skills in evaluating message accuracy, clarity and aim across media as varied as news articles, popular film, infographics and video games. Students will become more critical consumers of communication and hone the skills needed to be effective producers.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall & Spring.

COM 250. Freedom of Expression and Communication Ethics. 3 Credit Hours.

An examination of the concept of freedom of expression, its philosophical roots, its application of contemporary issues in communication, and of the basics of moral philosophy (ethics) and moral reasoning.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.

COM 302. Structured Research and Practice at SoC Consultancy. 1-3 Credit Hours.

Students will engage in structured participation in programmatic research and applied practice through the SoC Consultancy.
Requisite: Sophomore or Higher and Min Cumulative GPA 2.5.
Components: PRA.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall.

COM 395. Honors Seminar in Communication. 3 Credit Hours.

An examination of central issues and topics in the field of Communication.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall & Spring.

COM 401. Honors Communication Colloquium. 3 Credit Hours.

An examination of central issues and topics in the field of Communication.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall & Spring.

COM 406. Special Topics in Communication. 3 Credit Hours.

Course subject matter varies according to announced special topic. See class schedule for details.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.

COM 499. Senior Honors Project/Thesis. 3 Credit Hours.

The focus is on completing the culminating thesis project, in consultation with the student’s selected committee and thesis chair.
Components: THI.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.