Communications (COM)

COM 101  FUND OF SPEECH COMMUNICATIONS  3 Credit   

Speech as a communicative art; personal and social uses of speech; theory and practice of correct vocal expression; and experience in speaking before groups.

Grade Mode: Standard Letter, Audit, Pass/Fail, Transfer  
Course Attributes: Fulfills Communication  
Course Offerings: Hybrid, Lecture, Web Based  
COM 230  USING HUMOR EFFECTIVELY  3 Credit   

Broaden your humorous perspective and learn to communicate more effectively through humor with others at work, at home, or just for the fun of it. Gain self-esteem by learning to see the funny side of your own behavior. Explore beneficial uses of humor in classroom, legal and health professions, and business and with family, friends, and visiting in-laws. Develop your ability to make humor work with serious topics. Reduce stress; create a more positive atmosphere when dealing with difficult people (maybe even meet some).

Pre-requisite: COM 101, ENG 117  
Grade Mode: Standard Letter, Audit, Pass/Fail, Transfer  
Course Offerings: Lecture  
COM 310  THE ART OF PERSUASION  3 Credit   

Various styles of persuasion will be covered, including debate styles, job interview techniques, volunteer recruitment and pitching to investors. Students who finish this course will understand techniques that work in one situation may not work in another; the effectiveness of any technique is situational. Students will have various methods at their disposal and know where their usage will be strongest.

Pre-requisite: ENG 117, COM 101  
Grade Mode: Standard Letter  
Course Offerings: Hybrid, Lecture, Web Based  
COM 321  PUBLIC RELATIONS  3 Credit   

Function of public relations in our social and economic system; theory and process of public relations; practical information needed to implement public relations activities.

Pre-requisite: COM 101, ENG 117  
Grade Mode: Standard Letter, Audit, Pass/Fail, Transfer  
Course Offerings: Lecture  
COM 392  SPECIAL TOPICS:  1-6 Credit   

Expected to be offered: Sufficient demand

Pre-requisite: ENG 117  
Grade Mode: Standard Letter, Audit, Pass/Fail, Transfer  
Course Offerings: Hybrid, Lecture, Web Based  
COM 495  INTERNSHIP  1-15 Credit   

Expected to be offered: sufficient demand

Pre-requisite: ENG 117  
Grade Mode: Other to Include Option of IP, Audit, Pass/Fail, Transfer  
Course Offerings: IN/FE/Rsrch/Thsis/Prjct/Capstn  
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