York College 2009-2010 Academic Catalog

COM 412. Play Production. 2 hours credit, spring A capstone course designed to synthesize the knowledge gained from previous theatre courses through a directed theatrical project in the students choice of specialization. Possible projects include direct a full length play, or an intense acting project such as acting in a one actor show. Requires permission of the instructor. Prerequisite: Must be a senior having completed 90 percent of their theatre courses.

COM 413. Persuasion. 3 hours credit, even years, fall A detailed study of the theoretical foundations for various methods of persuasion. This course also focuses on the ethical implications of persuasion. Prerequisite: COM 113 or permission of instructor.

COM 414. One Act Play. 1 hour credit, fall Students will apply theories and approaches to the directing of a One Act play. Students are responsible for choosing a show, casting, directing, all technical aspects of the production, and seeing the show through completion. Prerequisite: COM 342.

COM 423. Public Relations. 3 hours credit, odd years, spring Overview of the history, theory, research techniques and applications of public relations. Introduction to public relation writing and design.

Projects include conference set-up, brochure preparation, and news releases. Focuses on critical analysis of public relations problems and remediation. Prerequisite: COM 113 or permission of instructor.

COM 433. Shakespeare. 3 hours credit, odd years, fall, Crosslisted as ENG 433 Studies the Bard's major tragedies, comedies, and romances, placing them in their historical, intellectual, critical, and dramatic contexts.

Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing.

COM 443. Advanced Public Speaking. 3 hours credit, even years, fall An advanced course for those students with a high level of speech experience and interest, involving a more in-depth examination of communication. Rhetorical theory and reasoning, interpersonal skills and persuasion are explored, with additional practice in public speaking.

Prerequisite: 113 or permission of instructor.

COM 453. Communication Training and Development. 3 hours credit, odd years, fall A practical course created to introduce students to the field of communication training and development. It provides the basic structure and strategies of the field and requires students to actively engage in the field of communication training and development through in-class simulations.

COM 481. Communications/Business Seminar. 1 hour credit, spring Practical exploration of job search procedures. Preparation of employment portfolio and resume; presentation of portfolio to faculty and peers.

Exit interview required to graduate from the Business Communication program. Prerequisite: COM 113. Pre-/co-requisites: BUS 323 and MKT 323.

COM 492. Communication Practicum. 2 hours credit, spring A capstone course designed to synthesize the knowledge gained from previous communication courses through a directed internship in the student’s choice of specialization. Requires permission of the instructor.

COM 498. Special Topics in Theatre. 3 hours credit, fall Content of course is structured according to student demand and faculty availability. Each version allows an in-depth study of a field in Theatre.

Topics may not be repeated for credit. Juniors majoring in theatre may enroll with permission of the Department Head. Prerequisite: COM 173.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE CRJ 103. Introduction to Criminal Justice. 3 hours credit, fall.

This course is designed to provide an overview of the justice process, and the criminal justice system in general, at the local, state, and federal levels of law enforcement, corrections, and judicial systems.

CRJ 212. Criminal Justice Practicum. 12 hours credit, on demand.

Credit for this practicum is awarded to those students who enroll in York College and who have successfully completed the training by the Nebraska State Department of Corrections.

CRJ 223. Survey of Corrections. 3 hours credit, fall.

An overview of corrections as part of the criminal justice system; with emphasis on historical perspectives, theory and methods and incarceration, alternatives to incarceration, juvenile offenders, and current special issues.

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