COMM 321 - Organizational Communication (4 Credit Hours)

This course explores the role of communication in organizations, focusing on key theories and concepts applied to real-world situations. Topics include the impact of technology, corporate culture, leadership, teamwork, ethics, and diversity on communication. Assignments include developing a strategic communication plan for a live or simulated client, incorporating competitive analysis, social media audits, creative elements, and actionable recommendations. Students use generative AI to craft and evaluate messages for a merger scenario. In teams or individually, students analyze organizational social media and overall communication strategies, creating multimedia communication proposals to present strategic visions and solutions.

Course Prerequisites - PF 121 or PF 321, COMM 150 or SPCH 100, ENG 120, ENG 220 or ENG 205

COMM 335 - Communication in Groups and Teams (4 Credit Hours)

The course examines current theories and best practices of working collaboratively in professional contexts. Students apply these concepts to analyze their own work experience, generating strategies for how to improve their performance in work groups. Students will learn basic project management skills and work in online virtual teams to complete a final communication project.

Course Prerequisites - PF 121 or PF 321, ENG 120, COMM 150 or SPCH 100, ENG 220 or ENG 205

COMM 355 - Introduction to Grant Writing for Non-Profits (4 Credit Hours)

This course will enable students to recognize when a grant might be appropriate as a source of funds for a non-profit organization or project, identify and understand non-profit status, adhere to conventions and standards associated with successful grant applications, locate grant opportunities, analyze grant requirements, prepare metrics for success, and develop a written grant proposal. This course will provide an opportunity for students to extend and apply their communication skills. Students pursuing this course will also leverage interdisciplinary insights to solve a real-world problem.

Course Prerequisites - PF 121 or PF 321, COMM 150 or SPCH 100, ENG 120

COMM 365 - Proposal Writing for Business (4 Credit Hours)

In this course, students will research opportunities and write proposals for funding acquisition within the for-profit business sector including private sector solicitation requests, requests for proposals, federal and state grants, and service contracts. Students will develop capture management plans, evaluate eligibility requirements, and use logic models to develop tailored proposal solutions using technical editing skills, storytelling, and performance narratives.

Course Prerequisites - PF 121 or PF 321, ENG 120, COMM 150 or SPCH 100

COMM 400 - Intercultural Communication (4 Credit Hours)

This course provides an overview of issues, processes, and theories involved with communicating with individuals from different cultures. Topics include thinking and communicating in global contexts and professional relationships in diverse environments.

Course Prerequisites - PF 121 or PF 321, ENG 120, COMM 150 or SPCH 100, ENG 205 or ENG 220

COMM 410 - Communications Internship (1 Credit Hours)

This course provides qualified students with an opportunity to receive academic credit for supervised professional training and experience in an actual work environment. This Internship is an ongoing seminar between the student, the faculty member and the employment supervisor. It involves an Internship Application and Learning Agreement, periodic meetings with the faculty representative, professional experience at a level equivalent to other senior-level courses and submission of material as established in the Internship Application and Learning Agreement. Participation cannot be guaranteed for all applicants.

Course Prerequisites - ENG 320, COMM 150 or SPCH 100

COMM 480 - Special Topics in Communications (4 Credit Hours)

This course allows students to examine significant topics and issues of current interest outside the regular Communications curriculum or to explore a communication issue more in-depth. A specific course description will be published online in the Course Schedule for the trimester the course is offered.

Course Prerequisites - See Academic Advisor

COMM 495 - Communications Capstone (4 Credit Hours)

This course gives students the opportunity to apply prior learning to address communications challenges facing organizations today. Leading-edge concepts in influencer marketing and integrated media strategies are introduced, and students apply their learning through case-study-based assignments to produce career-relevant work samples. Students complete their portfolios, demonstrating program learning outcomes and skills relevant to their career goals.

Course Prerequisites - PF 121 or PF 321, COMM 150 or SPCH 100, ENG 120, ENG 205, COMM 315, COMM 321 or COMM 400, MKTG 332 or SOCL 335, COMM 202, COMM 205, COMM 211, COMM 241, COMM 335, MKTG 300

COMM 499 - Independent Studies in Communications (1 Credit Hours)

Independent studies courses allow students in good academic standing to pursue learning in areas not covered by the regular curriculum or to extend study in areas presently taught. Study is under faculty supervision and graded on either a Pass/No Credit or a letter grade basis. (See the 'Independent Studies' section of the Academic Bulletin for more details.)

Course Prerequisites - See Academic Advisor

COMM 701 - Communication Theory and Practice (4 Credit Hours)

This course covers major theories, frameworks, and approaches to the study of communication, emphasizing current trends and professional skills. Students examine one theory in-depth, teaching that theory to fellow students, and critiquing potential applications of frameworks and theory.