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| COM104 |
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Introduces Communication Studies. Principles and applications developed in context of career exploration, interpersonal, group, organizational, and technical communication. Includes history and structure of communication field, career paths, research skills and role of technology. Required for COM majors.
Prerequisite: None
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Introduction to Communication
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3 |
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| COM115 |
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Provides an introduction to mass media. Focuses on understanding how media operate with emphasis on contemporary social, economic, political, cultural, and ethical issues.
Prerequisite: None
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Introduction to Mass Communication
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3 |
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| COM225 |
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Introduces interpersonal communication theory and practice. Students apply course concepts to analyze and practice dyadic communication to develop more effective work and personal relationships.
Prerequisite: None
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Interpersonal Communication
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3 |
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| PSY201 |
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Introduction to the principles and applications of psychology. Topics include scientific methodology, learning, memory and cognitive processes.
Prerequisite: None
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Psychology
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3 |
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| WRI121 |
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Introduces critical reasoning and analysis. Explores connections between thesis, structure, tone and purpose; includes writing process, rhetorical strategies applications Focuses on academic reading, writing and research skills.
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: writing ability as demonstrated by SAT/ACT score and/or writing sample.
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English Composition
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3 |
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| Total |
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15 |
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| COM105 |
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Introduces basic theories and concepts in the Communication discipline. Acquaints students with major theories fundamental to communication research and to communication interactions including interpersonal, organizational, media, and intercultural. Required for COM majors.
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: COM 104. Pre- or corequisite: WRI 122.
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Introduction to Communication Theory
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3 |
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| HUM125 |
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An introduction to the relationship of economic, political and social contexts to technological development with a focus on human values.
Prerequisite: None
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Introduction to Technology, Society and Values
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3 |
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| PSY202 |
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Introduction to the principles and applications of psychology. Topics include the brain and behavior, consciousness, sensation and perception, and health psychology.
Prerequisite: None
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Psychology
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3 |
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| WRI122 |
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Designed to develop skills in ethical argument, research, and critical thinking. Multi-page papers, including argumentative research paper, required. Focuses on writing process with attention to audience, effective style, and overall rhetorical effect.
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: WRI 121 with grade "C" or better.
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English Composition
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3 |
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Social Science elective
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3 |
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15 |
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| COM106 |
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Introduces research in the communication discipline. Students find and analyze quantitative, qualitative and critical research. Introduces communication research as a process composed of methods, data-gathering, analysis, conclusions.
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: COM 105.
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Introduction to Communication Research
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3 |
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| PSY203 |
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Introduction to the principles and applications of psychology. Topics include social psychology, personality, maladjustment and psychotherapy.
Prerequisite: None
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Psychology
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3 |
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| SPE111 |
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Public speaking with emphasis on content, organization, and speaker adjustments to various situations; dynamics of the speaker/listener interaction; and appropriate language usage. Includes informative, demonstrative, and persuasive speeches.
Prerequisite: None
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Fundamentals of Speech
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3 |
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Elective
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3 |
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MATH 105 Collegiate Mathematics
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MATH 111 College Algebra
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MATH 243 Introd
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4 |
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| Total |
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16 |
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These maps are provided for general planning purposes only. Students should consult with their academic advisor for complete degree requirements.
* Chosen by students from a list of focused sequence of electives and developed in consultation with their advisors. The focused sequence totals 30
units of the student’s choice; three credits must be upper-division.
** Chosen by students from a list of Communication, Organizational Communication, and Technical Communication electives (six credits required of each; minimum of 4 credits upper division; minimum one upper-division writing course which meets general education Communication requirements.)
*** During the senior year, students will complete a capstone project, either a senior project or externship, in which they apply and integrate the
skills gained in their courses. The senior project will be completed under the supervision of a faculty advisor and will span the academic year. Externships will be concentrated in one or more terms and will require supervision of a faculty advisor.
**** For senior project students, this focused sequence elective must be upper-division.
Curriculum notes: To earn the Bachelor of Science degree, students must complete 36 credits in mathematics and science or 45 credits in mathematics, science, and social science. Students must also complete 60 credits of upper-division courses.
There is no guarantee of externships for Communication Studies majors. The best externship experiences are often those identified and arranged by students.