Communications Studies Minor - Elementary Education
Communication Studies Minor - Elementary Education 24 Total Credits
Required Courses: 9 cr. hrs.
COMS 106 Interpersonal Communication 3 cr.
COMS 286 Introduction to Communication Studies 3 cr.
COMS 308 Small Group Communication 3 cr.
COMS 486 Senior Capstone 3 cr.
Directed Electives: 9 cr. hrs.
COMS 208 Problem Solving in Small Group Communication 3 cr.
COMS 327 Children's Theatre and Puppetry 3 cr.
COMS 328 Creative Dramatics for Children and Special Populations 3 cr.
COMS 335 Directing l 3 cr.
or
COMS 231 Stage Technology and Scene Painting
Electives in COMS: 6 cr. hrs.
A research/writing course experience is required in the major or another field; COMS 284 Sophomore Seminar or another course approved by the department chair, will satisfy this requirement. A senior portfolio experience is require in the major or another; COMS 484, Senior Portfolio Seminar or another course approved by the department chair, will satisfy this requirement.
Communication Studies Minor - Liberal Arts, B.S.
24 Total Credits
Required Courses: 12 cr. hrs.
COMS 106 Interpersonal Communication 3 cr.
COMS 207 Listening Skills 3 cr.
COMS 306 Nonverbal Communication 3 cr.
COMS 311 Persuassion 3 cr.
Directed Electives: 12 cr. hrs.
COMS 206 Family Communication 3 cr.
COMS 211 Professional Communication & Presentations 3 cr.
COMS 213 Intercultural Communications 3 cr.
COMS 215 Communication & Technology 3 cr.
COMS 216 Communication & the Interview 3 cr.
COMS 219 Civic Communication 3 cr.
COMS 220 Communication and Anti-Racism 3 cr.
COMS 286 Introduction to Communication Studies 3 cr.
COMS 306 Non-Verbal Communications 3 cr.
COMS 308 Small Group Communication 3 cr.
COMS 312 Argumentation & Decision Making 3 cr.
COMS 314 Rhetorical Critisim 3 cr.
COMS 315 Communication and Social Change 3 cr.
COMS 318 Communication & Leadership 3 cr.
COMS 319 Freedom to Speak 3 cr.
COMS 378 Internship in Communication Studies 6 cr.
COMS 386 Communication Theory and Qualitative Research 3 cr.
COMS 389 Special Topics 1 cr.
COMS 405 Communication and Conflict 3 cr.
COMS 415 Digital Society 3 cr.
COMS 416 Communication Training & Development 3 cr.
COMS 440 Gender Communication 3 cr.
COMS 499 Independent Study/Independent Research 1-3 cr.
A research/writing course experience is required in the major or another field; COMS 284 Sophomore Seminar or another course approved by the department chair, will satisfy this requirement. A senior portfolio expereince is required in the major or another field; COMS 484, Senior Portfolio Seminar or another course approved by the department chair, twill satisfy this requirement.