COM 110 – Public Speaking (3 credit hours)
A study of the theory and practice of public address. Lab experiences in the preparation, delivery, and critique of informative and persuasive speeches. (D) First Session Course:
COM 245 – Introduction to Mass Communication (3 credit hours)
A historical survey of mass media and an examination of major contemporary media issues. (D) First Session Course:
COM 280 – Communication Internship I (3 credit hours)
Individual communication internships to be approved, supervised, and evaluated by an appropriate faculty advisor. May be repeated for credit. Pass/Fail only. P-Prerequisite override required. This course supports students completing a 2026 summer internship in a field related to Marketing Communications. Its purpose is to enrich […]
COM 323 – Superheroes, Cinema and American Mythology (3 credit hours)
Examines the emergence of superhero films in American cinema as a representation and response to historical and ideological contexts. First Session Course:
COM 348 – Legal Theory, Practice and Communication (3 credit hours)
Introduces students to legal education, the legal system and legal analysis. (Co-taught by Law and Communication faculty – See “Special Programs-Summer Law School Program” for more information on COM 348 & COM 349). Requires $600 program fee in addition to tuition. First Session Course:
COM 349 – Advocacy, Debate and the Law (3 credit hours)
Students develop and critique speeches, debates, trial practice and moot court across a variety of legal speaking venues. (Co-taught by Law and Communication faculty – See “Special Programs-Summer Law School Program” for more information on COM 348 & COM 349). Requires $600 program fee in […]
COM 113 – Relational Communication (3 credit hours)
Introduction to relational communication theory, research and principles. (D) Second Session Course:
COM 301 – Film Genre: Sports & Cinema (3 credit hours)
Explores the conventions and variations of film and media genres such as Science Fiction, Horror, Western, Anime, Epic, Noir, and others (content variable). Explores the history of the content in an international context from the beginning of the genre to the present. Film Genre may […]
COM 333 – Business of Sports Media (3 credit hours)
ExaExamines the intersection of media content, production and business practices, and examines how the digital revolution is changing the game for content creators, leagues and teams. Second Session Course:
COM 337 – Social Media Marketing in the Creative Arts (3 credit hours)
Explores how social media is changing not just what content creators produce, but also how creators engage with their audience through the use of social media and marketing techniques. First Session Course: