COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Study of theories and models of communication that represent the major conceptual areas. Advanced research methods will be introduced. Based on accumulated communication knowledge, students will do an intensive research study on current and historical perspectives in the field. COM450 Communication Issues and Applications 3 hours Prerequisite: COM110, COM240, COM380W, ENG103W with C or better, and junior or senior standing, with not less than 15 hours completed in COM. (Offered every year.) The capstone course in the communication major. Class discussion focuses on analysis of communication issues, ethics, and perspectives through case studies, directed readings, and research. Students are required to complete a strategic communication campaign demonstrating their mastery of theory, research, writing, analysis and application skills. COM490 Communication Expedition 1-‐3 hrs. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. (Offered during May and Summer sessions subject to instructor availability.) Students travel to observe professional communication and/or to engage in creative production making use of the resources of the particular location. Advanced study and/or experiences in communication settings. May be repeated under different topics for a maximum of 6 hours. Topics, destination, and prerequisites to be stated in the Course Schedule. COM495 Communication Internship 1-‐3 hrs. Prerequisite: 2.25 GPA; complete internship paperwork through Career Services and the Records Office. Off-‐campus experience at an advanced level in some area of the communication fields in a professional, supervised setting. The internship is offered on an individual basis when appropriate opportunities are arranged. Graded on pass/fail basis. Includes individual conferences and evaluations by faculty supervisor and job supervisor and a portfolio review. See internship listing for more details. A maximum of three credit hours can be applied to the major.
Computer Science CSC110 Designing Web Sites 3 hours Prerequisite: None. (Offered in alternate years) Introduction to web page concepts using web page development packages and simple HTML. Emphasis on design concepts. Available both to majors and non-‐majors. CSC115 Intro to Database and Reports 3 hours Prerequisite: None. (Offered in alternate years.) 166