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Communication
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COM 189 - Communication Orientation
Description:
Survey of departmental requirements and fields of study.
Credits: (1)
Notes:
Required for entry into communication majors.
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COM 201 - Media and Culture
Description:
An examination of mass media in its historical, societal, and political environments. Development of an understanding of the impact media has in a diverse world.
Credits: (4)
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COM 202 - Communication Ethics and the First Amendment
Description:
Importance of First Amendment to democratic society. Ethics of communication in the public sphere and the rights and responsibilities of communication professionals.
Credits: (4)
Notes:
Required for entry into communication majors.
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COM 207 - Introduction to Communication Studies
Description:
Introductory course designed to develop oral communication abilities for effective communication across a variety of contexts.
Credits: (4)
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COM 208 - Introduction to Public Relations Writing
Description:
Integrated approach to media writing emphasizing public relations writing styles.
Credits: (4)
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COM 226 - Writing and Reporting for Convergence Media
Description:
Writing and research of journalistic stories for online media.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisite: admission to either the communication studies, public relations, film & video studies, or journalism major.
Credits: (4)
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COM 251 - Small Group Dynamics
Description:
Analysis and practice of communication principles affecting effectiveness of small group discussion. Includes theory and practice of leadership and problem solving in small groups.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisite: COM 207.
Credits: (4)
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COM 253 - Interpersonal Communication
Description:
Investigation of theory, research, and practice of the role of communication in effective interpersonal relationships.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisite: COM 207.
Credits: (4)
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COM 255 - Emerging Leaders
Description:
Course is designed to develop student leaders on campus through leadership training, leadership experiences, self analysis, and familiarization with leadership opportunities at CWU.
Credits: (2)
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COM 267 - Screenwriting Fundamentals
Description:
Introduction to the basic script format, the creative story and style elements, and the writing process steps for screenplays and teleplays. Focus on the narrative script development process from idea conception to first draft. COM 321 recommended. COM 267 and ENG 267 are cross-listed courses, students may not receive credit for both.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisites: ENG 102 and FVS 250, and admission to the communication, english language and literature or film and video studies major.
Credits: (4)
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COM 270 - Introduction to Public Relations
Description:
The basic concepts of public relations; the tools and media used in communicating with the variety of publics.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisite: COM 208.
Credits: (4)
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COM 280 - Advertising Fundamentals
Description:
An introductory course that introduces the principles of advertising, including; ethics, social issues, professional practice, and the application of advertising principles to problems of business, non-profit, and political issues.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisite: COM 201.
Credits: (4)
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Learning Agreement Forms COM 290 - Cooperative Field Experience
Description:
Internship designed to explore career opportunities in the major. Open to all students.
Credits: (1-6)
Repeatable for Credit
May be repeated for credit.
Grading Basis
Grade will either S or U.
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COM 298 - Special Topics
Credits: (1-6)
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COM 300 - Media Research
Description:
Development, understanding and application of media research theories, methodologies and techniques.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisite: admission to either the communication studies, public relations, film & video studies, or journalism major.
Credits: (5)
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COM 302 - Intercultural Communication
Description:
The objective of this course is to give the participants the skills and understanding necessary to improve communication with peoples of other nations and cultures.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisite: sophomore standing or above.
Credits: (4)
General Education Category
SB-Perspectives on World Cultures (W).
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COM 305 - Advertising Copywriting
Description:
Students will learn to write for the advertising industry, including a study of effective advertising copy, and the methods of creating project proposals and project assessments.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisite: COM 280.
Credits: (4)
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COM 306 - Introduction to Convergent Media
Description:
An introductory course in the design of convergent media tools. Students will learn interactive client/server based media, including coding, design, and interactive elements.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisite: admission to either the communication studies, public relations, film and video studies, or journalism major.
Credits: (4)
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COM 308 - Writing and Reporting for Print Journalism
Description:
Students will learn how to conceive, report, pitch, and write news stories for print media and will learn how to cover a specialized news beat.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisite: admission to either the communication studies, public relations, film and video studies, or journalism major.
Credits: (5)
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COM 309 - Writing Broadcast Advertising
Description:
Principles and techniques used in writing effective radio and television commercials, public service announcements, and promotional copy. A writing intensive course.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisite: admission to either the communication studies, public relations, film and video studies, or journalism major.
Credits: (4)
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COM 310 - Writing and Reporting for Broadcast Journalism
Description:
Writing, news gathering, and reporting for the electronic media. Includes on-the-scene coverage and interviewing.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisite: admission to either the communication studies, public relations, film and video studies, or journalism major.
Credits: (5)
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COM 312 - Introduction to Non-Profit Leadership
Description:
This course introduces key elements in nonprofit organization leadership, and makes brief reviews of various nonprofit management topics, such as strategic missions, board development, leadership roles, fundraising, staffing, performance evaluation and accountability, nonprofit marketing and legal issues.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisite: admission to the communication or recreation and tourism major, minor or certificate program or permission of instructor.
Credits: (4)
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COM 315 - Studies in Communication
Description:
Specialized topics in communication to increase practical communication skills.
Credits: (1)
Consent
By permission.
Repeatable for Credit
May be repeated for credit.
Grading Basis
Grade will either be S or U.
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COM 321 - Visual Communication
Description:
Understanding the communication of visual messages for an audience, production of visual images in print, video, and digital forms.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisite: admission to either the communication studies, public relations, film and video studies, or journalism major.
Credits: (4)
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COM 322 - Introduction to Studio Production
Description:
An introduction to the production elements of a television show, with an emphasis on the function and operation of studio lighting, audio, and cameras.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisites: COM 321 and admission to either the communication studies, public relations, film and video studies, or journalism major.
Credits: (4)
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COM 327 - Scriptwriter in Development and Production
Description:
Combined lecture/workshop, overview of the creative, communicative, and collaborative responsibilities expected of a scriptwriter in development and production. Students explore the challenges of this profession, as well as solutions to typical problems.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisites: COM 267 and admission to the communication or film and video studies major.
Credits: (4)
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COM 328 - Scriptwriting for Interactive Entertainment
Description:
An introduction to the basic format, story and style elements for interactive entertainment (multiplot narratives, games, simulations, etc.). Students examine the relationship between interactive design, user navigation and storytelling.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisites: COM 267, and admission to the communication or film and video studies major.
Credits: (4)
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COM 330 - Media Aesthetics
Description:
An examination of the major aesthetic elements involved in visual storytelling for film and television, including; light, color, 2D and 3D space, time/motion, and sound.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisites: COM 321 and admission to a communications major.
Credits: (5)
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COM 333 - Communication Ethics
Description:
The study of ethical issues in communication.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisite: COM 202 and admission to major.
Credits: (4)
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COM 336 - Convergent Media Design
Description:
Practical approaches in information design for convergent media. Focus on industry standard applications and techniques.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisites: COM 306 and COM 321, and admission to a communication major.
Credits: (4)
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COM 337 - Documentary Scriptwriting
Description:
Introduction to the format, story and style elements for documentary film. Topics include narrative point-of-view, story structure, camera placement, interviewer presence, narration and voice-over commentary, re-enactment and archival materials.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisites: COM 267, and admission to the communication or film and video studies major.
Credits: (4)
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COM 340 - Public Communication: Theory and Practice
Description:
Survey of rhetorical theory and practice from ancient to modern times. Emphasis on rhetorical application to public speaking settings.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisite: students must be admitted to communication studies, public relations, film and video studies or journalism major in order to register for this course.
Credits: (4)
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COM 341 - Introduction to Field Production
Description:
Principles and techniques of location production and visual storytelling for journalism and film.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisites: COM 321 and admission to a communications major.
Credits: (4)
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COM 342 - Broadcast News Producing and Reporting
Description:
Principles and techniques used in producing newscasts and field reports for broadcast news, with emphasis on television medium. Recommended: COM 310 and COM 341.
Credits: (4)
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COM 345 - Business and Professional Speaking
Description:
Oral communication in career and professional settings with focus on public presentations, briefings, and persuasion.
Credits: (4)
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COM 346 - Production Management for Film and Video
Description:
Theory, discussion, and practical application of planning and management fundamentals during preproduction, production, and postproduction of narrative and/or documentary programs.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisites: COM 201 or FVS 250.
Credits: (4)
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COM 347 - Copy Editing
Description:
The editing process; edit copy for content and mechanics; write headlines and cutlines.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisites: COM 208 and admission to the major (i.e. com studies, public relations, film and video studies, journalism, English writing specialization), or professional writing certificate program or permission of the instructor.
Credits: (4)
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COM 348 - Publication Design
Description:
Publication design, the theories of graphics, headlines, and text. Management of the design process.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisite: admission to either the English writing specialization, communication studies, public relations, film and video studies, or journalism major.
Credits: (4)
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COM 350 - Persuasion and Culture
Description:
Role of persuasion in society, elements of human motivation, techniques, and appeals of the persuader.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisite: admission to either the communication studies, public relations, film and video studies, or journalism major.
Credits: (4)
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COM 351 - Visual Anthropology
Description:
Provides methodological, theoretical, and practical background to produce and evaluate imagery in films and video; guidelines and practice of image presentation/ manipulation in anthropological and social contexts. COM 351 and ANTH 351 are cross-listed courses; students may not receive credit for both.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisites: ANTH 130 or ART 225 or COM 321 or COM 330.
Credits: (4)
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COM 353 - History of Narrative Film
Description:
A history of the development of narrative film as an art form and cultural medium, with primary focus on Hollywood cinema. COM 353 and ENG 353 are cross-listed courses; student may not receive credit for both.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisite: FVS 250.
Credits: (4)
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COM 354 - History of Television
Description:
Historical survey of television as an entertainment, information, and art medium. Emphasis on understanding the cultural, social, political, technological, and economic conditions of production; the examination of television as text itself; and TV’s impact on audiences. COM 354 and ENG 354 are cross-listed courses, students may not receive credit for both.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisites: either COM 201 or FVS 250.
Credits: (4)
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COM 355 - History of Documentary
Description:
Survey of documentary history from 1895 to present. Focus on philosophy of documentary approach, overview of the most important topics and issues, and development of critical standards in the genre. COM 355 and ENG 355 are cross-listed courses; students may not receive credit for both.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisites: either COM 201 or FVS 250.
Credits: (4)
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COM 356 - Writing for Screen Genre
Description:
An introduction to the story, style comedic or dramatic elements that distinguish major genres, the role of genre in the Hollywood production system, and the impact of genre on the viewing public as assessed by critical theories.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisites: COM 267 and admission to the communication or film and video studies major.
Credits: (4)
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COM 357 - Scriptwriting for Serial Media
Description:
Scriptwriting for the basic genres of serial television and the web. Includes study of serial script, structure, story, character development, and dialog. COM 357 and ENG 357 are cross-listed classes, students may not receive credit for both.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisites: COM 267 or ENG 267 and admission to the communication, English language and literature or film and video studies major.
Credits: (4)
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COM 362 - Mediation and Conflict Resolution
Description:
Communication and decision-making strategies for conflict resolution. Negotiating agreement and mediating differences in interpersonal and organizational settings.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisite: admission to either the communication studies, public relations, film and video studies, or journalism major.
Credits: (4)
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COM 365 - Organizational Communication
Description:
Function, forms, and patterns of communication in organizations. Effects of organizational structures and dynamics on communication. Methods of evaluating communication policies and practices as an aid to organizational management.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisite: admission to either the communication studies, public relations, or journalism major or permission of instructor.
Credits: (4)
Consent
By permission
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COM 367 - Narrative Screenwriting
Description:
Writing screenplays in combination with the study of models and techniques. COM 367 and ENG 367 are cross-listed courses; students may not receive for both.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisites: either COM 201 or FVS 250.
Credits: (4)
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COM 369 - Mass Media and Society
Description:
Relationship of the mass media to social institutions; including philosophy, responsibilities, regulations, and criticism. Variable topic, may be repeated for up to 8 credits under a different title. COM 369 and SOC 369 are cross-listed courses; students may not receive credit for both.
Credits: (4)
Repeatable for Credit
May be repeated for credit.
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COM 370 - Writing for Public Relations
Description:
Practical instruction in persuasive writing, news releases, broadcast material, speeches, institutional messages, newsletter articles, employer publications, backgrounders, features, and corporate profiles.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisites: COM 208, COM 270, and admission to either the communication studies, public relations, or journalism major.
Credits: (4)
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COM 371 - Event Planning and Management
Description:
This course offers a comprehensive study of the event management field. The course will enable participants to develop an innovative and multi-skilled approach to planning and coordination events. Topics include: legal issues in event planning and coordination promotions, design, catering, and other relevant topics.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisite: admission to the communication or recreation and tourism major, minor or certificate program or permission of instructor.
Credits: (4)
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COM 375 - Interviewing Principles and Techniques
Description:
Examination of the basic principles and techniques of interviewing and their application in informational, employment, and persuasive/counseling contexts. Extensive in-class and community experience in interviewing provided.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisites: COM 207 and admission to a communication major.
Credits: (4)
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COM 380 - Nonverbal Communication
Description:
Fundamentals of nonverbal communication including codes, relationship to biology and culture, usage, and interrelationships. COM 380 and ANTH 380 are cross-listed courses.
Credits: (4)
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COM 382 - History of American Journalism
Description:
Survey of American journalism since colonial times; emphasis on understanding the evolution of journalism in the United States and the changing technological, social, and cultural trends affecting print and broadcast journalism.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisites: COM 201 and admission to a communication major.
Credits: (4)
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COM 388 - Advertising Planning
Description:
Development of media strategies in advertising campaigns, including analysis of research, making useful media buys, integrating multiple objectives in the media message, and developing an assessment plan for effectiveness of message.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisite: COM 280.
Credits: (4)
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COM 401 - Language, Thought, and Communication
Description:
Examination of human communication on an individual, interpersonal, and public level. Exploration of the relationship between communication theory and the practice of communication in various professional settings.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisite: admission to either the communication studies, public relations, film and video studies, or journalism major.
Credits: (4)
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COM 402 - Gender Communication
Description:
Analysis of gender role development in females and males with focus on effective relationship development between sexes. Analysis and development of communication skills useful in cross-sex friendships, working relationships, and romantic/family relationships.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisite: admission to either the communication studies, public relations, film & video studies, or journalism major.
Credits: (4)
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COM 403 - Family Communication
Description:
This course is designed to provide an overview of family dynamics and the processes that influence family communication and family functioning. FS 403, COM 403 and FS 503 are cross-listed courses; students may not receive credit for both.
Credits: (4)
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COM 405 - Advanced Advertising Copywriting
Description:
Students develop advanced skills in writing copy, developing visual elements, and constructing advertisements and advertising campaigns.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisite: COM 305.
Credits: (4)
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COM 406 - Topics in Convergence Media
Description:
Issues and skills in convergence media. Provides skills in advanced techniques and approaches to information distribution in convergence media. Topics will change from quarter to quarter.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisites: COM 336 and admission to either the communication studies, public relations, film and video studies, or journalism major.
Credits: (4)
Repeatable for Credit
May be repeated for up to 8 credits.
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COM 408 - Feature Writing
Description:
Skills needed to conceive, report, and write a wide range of feature stories for newspapers, magazines, and online publications.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisites: COM 308 and admission to either the communication studies, public relations, or journalism major.
Credits: (4)
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COM 420 - Media Buying and Placement
Description:
Students learn the process by which companies purchase advertising, and how advertising buys are sold at the agency/corporate level. Students develop skills to calculate appropriate media buys.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisite: COM 280.
Credits: (4)
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COM 422 - Advanced Multi-camera Production
Description:
The creative use of multi-camera techniques for studio and remote productions. Emphasis on directing, advanced lighting techniques, sound design, graphics, and remote truck equipment. Focus on dramatic formats, magazine-style, and large event productions.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisites: COM 322 and admission to either the communication studies, public relations, film and video studies, or journalism major.
Credits: (4)
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COM 427 - Grant Writing and Fundraising
Description:
Students will learn to write grants, conduct fundraising efforts, and other forms of revenue generation in non-profit organizations.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisite: admission to the communication or recreation and tourism major, minor or certificate program or permission of instructor.
Credits: (4)
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COM 432 - Directing TV and Film
Description:
Examines director’s role and responsibilities, process of translating the written word into image and action; basics of camera–actor blocking; editing dialogue scenes; organizing production venues and logistics of in–studio and on–location programs.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisites: senior standing and COM 322 or COM 341. COM 346 is recommended.
Credits: (4)
Notes:
Combined lecture/workshop.
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COM 440 - Corporate Media Production
Description:
A study of methods used in the conceptualization, design, and production of non-broadcast video programs. Consideration of management needs and training requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisites: COM 341 and admission to either the communication studies, public relations, film and video studies, or journalism major.
Credits: (4)
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COM 441 - Documentary Production
Description:
Detailed analysis of the creative and technical elements of documentary production. Emphasizes “hands-on” application of production techniques for documentary storytelling from concept through to final product.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisites: COM 341 and admission to either the communication studies, public relations, film and video studies, or journalism major. COM 363 and ENG 363 is also a recommended prerequisite.
Credits: (4)
Consent
My be repeated for credit.
Notes:
Combined lecture/workshop.
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COM 442 - News Watch Reporting
Description:
Gather, write, and report news stories for newscasts and public affairs programs on Ellensburg Community Television, Channel 2, and university cable channel 14.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisites: COM 310 or permission of instructor.
Credits: (1-2)
Repeatable for Credit
May be repeated up to 8 credits.
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COM 446 - Convergence Publishing
Description:
Gather, write, and report news and feature stories for the web.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisite: admission to either the communication studies, public relations, film and video studies, or journalism major.
Credits: (2)
Repeatable for Credit
May be repeated for credit.
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COM 447 - Narrative Screenwriting I
Description:
In-depth study of the theory and practice of developing a narrative screenplay. Topics include narratology, symbols and myths, cognition and storytelling, oral tradition and communication, theme, point-of-view, and voice.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisites: COM 267 or ENG 267 and admission to the communication, english language and literature or film and video studies major.
Credits: (4)
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COM 450 - Advanced Public Speaking
Description:
Preparation and delivery of specialized forms of public address. Writing speeches for others, advanced forms of style and support, and speeches for special occasions.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisite: COM 340 or COM 345, and admission to the communications major.
Credits: (4)
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COM 451 - Communication Analysis and Research
Description:
Theory and practice in and study of methodology for gathering and analyzing data on human communication. Behavior identification, instrument types and uses, and assessment strategies.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisites: COM 401 and admission to a communication major.
Credits: (4)
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COM 452 - Applied Video Production
Description:
Assist in producing newscasts, public affairs, and/or entertainment programs for Ellensburg Community Television, and KCWU-TV.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisite: COM 322.
Credits: (1-2)
Repeatable for Credit
May be repeated up to 6 credits.
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COM 453 - Applied Video Management
Description:
Administrative responsibilities for students involved in the production and scheduling of video programming for Central Access Television (CAT-14), or for live streaming and/or VoD.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisites: COM 452, and instructor approval.
Credits: (3)
Repeatable for Credit
May be repeated up to 9 credits.
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COM 456 - History and Practice of Convergent Gaming
Description:
Course emphasizes the design and practice of role-playing games with a significant focus on computer-based Massive Multi-user Online Role Play Games (MMORPGs). The course will look at the economics, culture, art, design, and history of the rapidly growing Role Playing Games market.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisite: admission to either the communication studies, public relations, film and video studies, or journalism major.
Credits: (4)
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COM 457 - Narrative Screenwriting II
Description:
Combined lecture/workshop providing in-depth study of the theory and practice of developing a screenplay and teleplay writing style. Topics include mood and tone, scene structure and description, gender, age, subgroup communication and dialog techniques, non-verbal communication, and rewriting.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisites: COM 367, and admission to the communication, English language and literature, or film and video studies major.
Credits: (5)
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COM 460 - Communication Law
Description:
Understanding legal issues for the communication professions including libel, slander, privacy, copyright, and First Amendment.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisites: COM 202, and admission to either the communication studies, public relations, film and video studies, or journalism major.
Credits: (4)
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COM 462 - NewsWatch Management
Description:
Administrative responsibilities for the production of NewsWatch and related public affairs programs on Ellensburg Community Television cable channel 2 and CWU-TV cable channel 15.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisites: COM 322, and COM 341, and COM 442 and admission to the communications or film and video study major.
Credits: (2)
Repeatable for Credit
May be repeated up to 4 credits.
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COM 465 - Communication and Organizational Leadership
Description:
This course builds on COM 365 and provides advanced study of communication within organizations and the role of communication in leadership. The course is designed for senior students who will apply previous course information to advanced projects and study.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisites: COM 365 and admission to the communications major.
Credits: (4)
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COM 466 - Investigative Reporting
Description:
This class teaches the skills needed to conceive, report, and write investigative stories based on documents, data, interviews to be published in newspapers, magazines, and online publications.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisites: COM 308 and admission to either the communication studies, public relations, or journalism major.
Credits: (4)
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COM 467 - Narrative Screenwriting III
Description:
Combined lecture/workshop providing in-depth study of the theory and practice of adaptations and alternative plots for screenplays and teleplays.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisites: COM 457 and admission to the communication, english language and literature, or film and video studies major.
Credits: (5)
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COM 468 - Observer
Description:
Reporting and photo assignments on the campus newspaper.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisite: COM 208.
Credits: (1-2)
Repeatable for Credit
May be repeated up to 6 credits.
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COM 469 - Media and Cultural Studies
Description:
Detailed examination of the media from the perspectives and insights of critical theoretical approaches ranging from the Frankfurt School, to cultural studies, to postmodern theory. Emphasis on unlocking the domains of meaning, value, politics, and ideology in the development of entertainment and information technology industries. COM 469 and COM 569 are layered courses; students may not receive credit for both.
Credits: (4)
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COM 470 - Public Relations Strategies
Description:
Creation of a public relations program for an organization, agency, or institution.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisites: COM 370 and admission to either the communication studies, film and video studies, public relations, or journalism major.
Credits: (5)
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COM 472 - Global Public Relations
Description:
This course studies public relations from a global perspective. It provides an international point of view for public relations theories, strategies, and practices. It also compares cultures and investigates the interaction of cultures from a cultural, social, political, and legal perspective.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisites: COM 370 and admission to either the communication studies, film and video studies, public relations, or journalism major.
Credits: (4)
Grading Basis
Grade will either be S or U.
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COM 473 - Corporate Reputation Management
Description:
Corporate reputation management is concerned with all of an organization’s stakeholders and the multifaceted way in which an organization communicates (customers, investors, employees, etc.).
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisites: COM 270 and COM 370, and admission to a communication studies major.
Credits: (4)
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COM 474 - Public Opinion
Description:
Monitoring, assessing, and managing public opinion.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisite: admission to either the communication studies, public relations, film and video studies, or journalism major.
Credits: (4)
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COM 475 - Public Relations and Advertising Management
Description:
Application of theory and concepts to managing public relations and advertising accounts.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisites: COM 470 and admission to either the communication studies, public relations, or journalism major.
Credits: (4)
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COM 478 - Advanced Newspaper Editing
Description:
Administrative responsibilities for students serving as editors of the campus newspaper. Variable credit with a maximum of 6 credits.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisites: COM 208, COM 347, and COM 468.
Credits: (3-6)
Repeatable for Credit
May be repeated for credit.
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COM 481 - Central Communication Agency
Description:
Managing real clients for the student-run, full-service public relations and advertising communication firm.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisite: COM 208 or by permission of instructor.
Credits: (2)
Repeatable for Credit
May be repeated up to 6 credits.
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COM 483 - Advanced Central Communication Agency
Description:
Administrative responsibilities for teams within Central Communication Agency, the student-run, full-service public relations and advertising communication firm.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisite: COM 208 and COM 481 or by permission of instructor.
Credits: (3)
Repeatable for Credit
May be repeated up to 9 credits.
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COM 485 - Senior Seminar
Description:
A research project leading to a thesis.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisites: admittance to a communication major and COM 401.
Credits: (4)
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COM 486 - Advanced Journalism Seminar
Description:
Issues and skills in specialized journalistic situations. Seminar topics will change from quarter to quarter.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisites: COM 308 and admission to either the communication studies, public relations, or journalism major.
Credits: (4)
Repeatable for Credit
May be repeated for up to 8 credits under a different subtitle.
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COM 487 - Advanced Public Relations Seminar
Description:
Advanced public relations seminar topics will change from quarter to quarter.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisites: COM 470 and admission to either the communication studies, public relations, or journalism major.
Credits: (4)
Repeatable for Credit
May be repeated for credit under a different title .
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COM 489 - Portfolio Assessment
Description:
End-of-program assessment activities. Preparation, presentation, and evaluation of a professional portfolio of work produced during the major.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisites: senior standing and admission to either the communication studies, public relations, or journalism major.
Credits: (1)
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Learning Agreement Forms COM 490 - Cooperative Education
Description:
Individual contract arrangement involving student, faculty, and cooperating agency to gain practical experience in communication.
Credits: (1-12)
Repeatable for Credit
May be repeated for credit.
Grading Basis
Grade will either be S or U.
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COM 491 - Workshop
Credits: (1-6)
Repeatable for Credit
May be repeated for credit.
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COM 492 - Communication Practicum
Description:
Faculty supervised applied and/or service learning experience for students pursuing a major or minor in the communication department.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Prerequisites: students must be admitted to communication studies, public relations, film & video studies or journalism major or minor.
Credits: (2)
Repeatable for Credit
May be repeated for up to 6 credits.
Grading Basis
Grade will either be S or U.
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