Program Mission
The mission of the Bachelor of Science in Communication degree program is for students to develop knowledge and skills for effective communication in a variety of public and private work environments. Specifically, the program builds upon personal and professional communication experiences that enhance the communication skills necessary for the development of professional competence and values; critical thinking and problem solving; information utilization and collaboration.
Program Description
The Bachelor of Science in Communication degree program is designed to develop knowledge and skills for effective communication in a variety of public and private work environments. The program was created specifically to build upon personal and professional communication experiences. The program enhances the communication skills necessary for the development of professional competence and values; critical thinking and problem solving; information utilization; and collaboration. The curriculum focuses on the development of core communication competencies. It emphasizes theory and application in the domains of interpersonal, small group, organizational, and mass communication. Specific areas of focus include business communication, diversity, intercultural communication, conflict resolution, legal and ethical issues, media and culture, and future trends in communication technology.
Programmatic Outcomes
- Students will be able to apply the theoretical concepts of communication.
- Students will be able to apply ethical principles in human communication.
- Students will be able to recognize the impact of the legal environment in communications.
- Students will be able to apply research methods in the field of communication.
- Students will be able to apply human and social interaction strategies in interpersonal and organizational settings.
- Students will be able to understand the relevance of historical foundations in communication to forecast trends in society.
Courses
| GEN/300 | Skills for Professional Development |
| COM/310 | Communication Theories and Practice |
| COM/320 | Interpersonal Communication |
| COM/330 | Small Groups and Team Communication |
| COM/340 | Mass Communication |
| COM/350 | Organizational Communication |
| COM/360 | Intercultural Communication |
| CIS/319 | Computers and Information Processing |
| VCT/300 | Image Editing |
| VCT/310 | Web Design |
| VCT/320 | Electronic Publishing |
| COM/400 | Media and Society |
| COM/410 | Management, Leadership, and Communication |
| COM/420 | Creativity and Communication |
| COM/430 | Public Relations and Public Affairs |
| COM/440 | Communication Law |
| COM/450 | Ethics and Communication |
| COM/460 | Communication for Training and Development |
| COM/470 | Communication in Mediation and Conflict Resolution |
| COM/480 | Communication Capstone Course |
Faculty Overview
College of Arts and Sciences faculty members have a common purpose: to help students develop analytical and communication skills, creative abilities and a sense of civic responsibility. All of these are needed in our increasingly complex society.
Student Perspectives
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