Communication (COM)

COM 1010 | Communicating through Technology

Lecture Credit: 1

Examines the components of remote communication technology and its use in a variety of contexts.

COM 1075 | Special Topics

Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of special topics of interest.

Note: Special topics courses range from 0-12 credits and vary in learning type. Please see your program chair for more information about your options.

COM 1076 | Special Topics

Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of special topics of interest.

Note: Special topics courses range from 0-12 credits and vary in learning type. Please see your program chair for more information about your options.

COM 1105 | Career Communication

Lecture Credit: 3

Develops skills needed in obtaining and keeping a job. Includes job searching, applications, resumes, interviews, and the dynamics of customer, peer, and managerial relationships. Emphasizes speaking, writing, listening, critical reading skills, and vocabulary development essential to the employment world.

COM 1150 | Public Speaking

Lecture Credit: 3

Combines the basic theories of communication with public speech performance skills. Emphasis is on speech preparation, organization, support, audience analysis, and delivery.

COM 1250 | Interpersonal Communication: GT-SS3

Lecture Credit: 3

Examines the communication involved in interpersonal relationships occurring in family, social, and career situations. Relevant concepts include self-concept, perception, listening, nonverbal communication, and conflict. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SS3 category.

COM 1260 | Communication in Healthcare

Lecture Credit: 3

Familiarizes the student with interactive concerns in settings related to patient-client care. Course includes discussions of diverse cultures, client interaction and family/caregiver issues. The student will also address the concerns of attitude, office politics, teamwork, self-initiative and conflict management as specifically experienced in the patient as client setting.

COM 1300 | Communication and Popular Culture: GT-AH1

Lecture Credit: 3

Introduces four key theoretical models for examining popular culture: Narrative Theory, Rhetorical Theory, Gender Theory, and Critical Race Theory. Emphasis is on popular American media texts, including books, comics/graphic novels, films, music, and television. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH1 category.

COM 2075 | Special Topics

Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of special topics of interest.

Note: Special topics courses range from 0-12 credits and vary in learning type. Please see your program chair for more information about your options.

COM 2080 | Internship

Internship Credit: 0-12

This course provides students with the opportunity to supplement coursework with practical work experience related to their educational program. Students work under the immediate supervision of experienced personnel at the business location and with the direct guidance of the instructor.

COM 2085 | Independent Study

Independent Study Credit: 0-12

Meets the individual needs of students. Students engage in intensive study or research under the direction of a qualified instructor.

COM 2220 | Group Communication: GT-SS3

Lecture Credit: 3

Examines group communication theories with an emphasis on leadership and group behaviors. The course provides opportunities for group participation. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SS3 category.

COM 2250 | Organizational Communication

Lecture Credit: 3

Focuses on the role of communication theory and skills as they apply to business and organizational settings. Topics include organizational and leadership models, effective communication skills with peers, superiors, and subordinates, environmental factors impacting communication, and interviewing skills.

COM 2300 | Intercultural Communication: GT-SS3

Lecture Credit: 3

Explores the link between culture and communication and will develop and/or enhance communication skills and the abilities appropriate to a multicultural society. Emphasis will be on understanding diversity within and across cultures. Relevant concepts include perception, worldview, context, ethics, language, and nonverbal communication. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SS3 category.