Intro to Journalism & News Writing COM 210 TBA 08/24/26 - 12/13/26 3 This course introduces students to the basics of news gathering, online information gathering, interviewing, and writing. The course provides instruction in newswriting in print, online, and multimedia environments. Students will also examine ethical and legal issues involved in the craft of journalism. Prerequisite: ENG 176 Critical Writing II
Strategic Communication Writing COM 220 TBA 01/19/27 - 05/09/27 3 This course introduces students to a variety of strategic communication contexts, with an emphasis on public relations writing for both internal and external audiences across a variety of media. In addition, ethical issues pertaining to strategic communication situations will be addressed. Prerequisite: COM 210 Intro to Journalism and Newswriting
Professional Communication COM 238 TR 10/19/26 - 12/13/26 3 Through a series of hands-on assignments and case studies, students will learn the basics of presenting themselves professionally in textual, visual, and oral discourse. We will discuss and practice communicating clearly, respectfully, and persuasively through mediums such as emails, proposals, and visual and text postings. The course will focus on the needs of different audiences and how to tailor messaging appropriately. The course will also address the ways people present themselves in a variety of contexts. Prerequisites: ENG-110 & ENG-130
Professional Communication COM 238 TR 01/19/27 - 05/09/27 3 Through a series of hands-on assignments and case studies, students will learn the basics of presenting themselves professionally in textual, visual, and oral discourse. We will discuss and practice communicating clearly, respectfully, and persuasively through mediums such as emails, proposals, and visual and text postings. The course will focus on the needs of different audiences and how to tailor messaging appropriately. The course will also address the ways people present themselves in a variety of contexts. Prerequisites: ENG-110 & ENG-130
Professional Communication COM 238 MW 08/24/26 - 12/13/26 3 Through a series of hands-on assignments and case studies, students will learn the basics of presenting themselves professionally in textual, visual, and oral discourse. We will discuss and practice communicating clearly, respectfully, and persuasively through mediums such as emails, proposals, and visual and text postings. The course will focus on the needs of different audiences and how to tailor messaging appropriately. The course will also address the ways people present themselves in a variety of contexts. Prerequisites: ENG-110 & ENG-130
Professional Communication COM 238 MW 01/19/27 - 05/09/27 3 Through a series of hands-on assignments and case studies, students will learn the basics of presenting themselves professionally in textual, visual, and oral discourse. We will discuss and practice communicating clearly, respectfully, and persuasively through mediums such as emails, proposals, and visual and text postings. The course will focus on the needs of different audiences and how to tailor messaging appropriately. The course will also address the ways people present themselves in a variety of contexts. Prerequisites: ENG-110 & ENG-130
Professional Communication COM 238 M 05/10/27 - 06/27/27 3 Through a series of hands-on assignments and case studies, students will learn the basics of presenting themselves professionally in textual, visual, and oral discourse. We will discuss and practice communicating clearly, respectfully, and persuasively through mediums such as emails, proposals, and visual and text postings. The course will focus on the needs of different audiences and how to tailor messaging appropriately. The course will also address the ways people present themselves in a variety of contexts. Prerequisites: ENG-110 & ENG-130
Group & Team Dynamics COM 241 TR 08/24/26 - 12/13/26 3 Group Dynamics is a course designed to introduce students to the experiential group dynamics process. An experiential group's primary focus is on developing a student's understanding of group-level processes and of his or her own behavior in groups. The method is essentially inductive, moving from specific group experience to general ideas about group processes. By drawing on their own resources, students attempt to come to terms with the task of becoming a group and increasing their understanding of group processes.
Group & Team Dynamics COM 241 TR 01/19/27 - 05/09/27 3 Group Dynamics is a course designed to introduce students to the experiential group dynamics process. An experiential group's primary focus is on developing a student's understanding of group-level processes and of his or her own behavior in groups. The method is essentially inductive, moving from specific group experience to general ideas about group processes. By drawing on their own resources, students attempt to come to terms with the task of becoming a group and increasing their understanding of group processes.
Group & Team Dynamics COM 241 M 06/28/27 - 08/15/27 3 Group Dynamics is a course designed to introduce students to the experiential group dynamics process. An experiential group's primary focus is on developing a student's understanding of group-level processes and of his or her own behavior in groups. The method is essentially inductive, moving from specific group experience to general ideas about group processes. By drawing on their own resources, students attempt to come to terms with the task of becoming a group and increasing their understanding of group processes.
Intercultural Awareness COM 250 MW 08/24/26 - 12/13/26 3 This course is designed to provide international business management majors and other students with a critical background on improving the effectiveness of and reducing the barriers to business communication within and among cultures. Included in the course will be intensive examination of cultural self-awareness, training/preparation for corporate overseas work assignments, communication theories, components of culture, specific skills for managing written and oral intercultural communication such as meetings, negotiations, and social interaction within different cultures. Prerequisites: ENG-110
Intercultural Awareness COM 250 TR 01/19/27 - 05/09/27 3 This course is designed to provide international business management majors and other students with a critical background on improving the effectiveness of and reducing the barriers to business communication within and among cultures. Included in the course will be intensive examination of cultural self-awareness, training/preparation for corporate overseas work assignments, communication theories, components of culture, specific skills for managing written and oral intercultural communication such as meetings, negotiations, and social interaction within different cultures. Prerequisites: ENG-110
Intercultural Awareness COM 250 TBA 05/10/27 - 06/27/27 3 This course is designed to provide international business management majors and other students with a critical background on improving the effectiveness of and reducing the barriers to business communication within and among cultures. Included in the course will be intensive examination of cultural self-awareness, training/preparation for corporate overseas work assignments, communication theories, components of culture, specific skills for managing written and oral intercultural communication such as meetings, negotiations, and social interaction within different cultures. Prerequisites: ENG-110
Public Speaking COM 285 MW 08/24/26 - 12/13/26 3 This course applies modern communication theory to public and professional speaking. Students study and analyze speech preparation, writing and delivery, and they develop persuasive techniques for interpersonal, group, and public communication. Prerequisite: ENG-176
Public Speaking COM 285 MW 01/19/27 - 05/09/27 3 This course applies modern communication theory to public and professional speaking. Students study and analyze speech preparation, writing and delivery, and they develop persuasive techniques for interpersonal, group, and public communication. Prerequisite: ENG-176
Public Speaking COM 285 TR 08/24/26 - 12/13/26 3 This course applies modern communication theory to public and professional speaking. Students study and analyze speech preparation, writing and delivery, and they develop persuasive techniques for interpersonal, group, and public communication. Prerequisite: ENG-176
Public Speaking COM 285 MW 01/19/27 - 05/09/27 3 This course applies modern communication theory to public and professional speaking. Students study and analyze speech preparation, writing and delivery, and they develop persuasive techniques for interpersonal, group, and public communication. Prerequisite: ENG-176
Public Speaking COM 285 M 08/24/26 - 10/18/26 3 This course applies modern communication theory to public and professional speaking. Students study and analyze speech preparation, writing and delivery, and they develop persuasive techniques for interpersonal, group, and public communication. Prerequisite: ENG-176
Public Speaking COM 285 W 01/19/27 - 03/14/27 3 This course applies modern communication theory to public and professional speaking. Students study and analyze speech preparation, writing and delivery, and they develop persuasive techniques for interpersonal, group, and public communication. Prerequisite: ENG-176
Public Speaking COM 285 T 05/10/27 - 06/27/27 3 This course applies modern communication theory to public and professional speaking. Students study and analyze speech preparation, writing and delivery, and they develop persuasive techniques for interpersonal, group, and public communication. Prerequisite: ENG-176
