General Communication
The General Communication track offers students a broad foundation in communication concepts, which can be applied to any career field
Required Courses
The required courses provide an understanding of but are not limited to: communication theory, interpersonal communication, how to work with people and teams and negotiate conflict in an organizational environment, effectively give business presentations and publicly express ideas, conduct an interpret research, assume a leadership role to inspire and empower followers, and how to use rhetoric in a positive manner to be more persuasive in their personal and professional lives.
The foundation courses introduce students to the other tracks such as Professional Communication, Digital Filmmaking and Media Arts, and Media Studies. Then they choose four elective courses to tailor their focus to their desired career path while still keeping their options open if they change careers throughout their lives.
General Communication Track (PDF)
| Required Courses | Course # | Course Title |
|---|---|---|
| 6 courses/18 Credit Hours
|
COMM 1020 | Interpersonal Communication |
| COMM 2030 | Introduction to Communication Theory | |
| COMM 2100 | Public Speaking | |
| COMM 2500 | Research Methods | |
| COMM 3440 | Organizational Leadership | |
| COMM 4000 | Rhetorical Dimensions in Communication |
Foundation Courses
| Foundation Courses | Course # | Course Title |
|---|---|---|
| Select one course from each category
for a total of 3 classes/9 credit hours |
Category 1: Professional Communication | |
| COMM 2240 | Principles of Organizational and Strategic Communication | |
| COMM 2440 | Leadership Theory and Practice | |
| COMM 3150 | Communication Competency in Groups and Teams | |
| Category 2: Digital Filmmaking and Media Arts | ||
| COMM 2270 | Sports and Studio TV Production | |
| COMM 3460 | Digital Film Editing | |
| COMM 4170 | Documentary Film and Video | |
| Category 3: Media Studies | ||
| COMM 1000 | Contemporary Mass Media | |
| COMM 3650 | Mass Media and Society | |
| COMM 4140 | Media Effects | |
Elective Courses
| Elective Courses | Course # | Course Title |
|---|---|---|
|
Students may choose any four courses (12 credit hours) from the list unless they took that class as a Foundation Course. Please note the prerequisite courses required for desired upper division courses in order to take them early in the program of study. Students are encouraged to complete an internship during their program of study |
COMM 1000 | Contemporary Mass Media |
| COMM 1050 | Introduction to Professional Communication | |
| COMM 2010 | Oral Communication in the Workplace | |
| COMM 2150 | Gender and Communication | |
| COMM 2200 | Introduction to Sport Communication | |
| COMM 2240 | Principles of Organizational and Strategic Communication | |
| COMM 2250 | Introduction to Film and Video (Meets LAS Hum. Req.) | |
| COMM 2270 | Sports and Studio TV Production | |
| COMM 2440 | Leadership Theory and Practice | |
| COMM 2900 | Writing for the Media | |
| COMM 3000 | TV Workshop - Studio | |
| COMM 3010 | TV Workshop - Writing | |
| COMM 3100 | Directing for Film and Television | |
| COMM 3150 | Communication Competency in Groups and Teams | |
| COMM 3200 | Principles and Practices of Public Relations | |
| COMM 3230 | Nonverbal Communication | |
| COMM 3240 | Business and Professional Comm | |
| COMM 3250 | Principles and Practices of Advertising | |
| COMM 3270 | Digital Cinematography | |
| COMM 3280 | Intercultural and Global Communication | |
| COMM 3300 | Screening Writing | |
| COMM 3350 | Integrated Marketing Communication | |
| COMM 3400 | Digital Communication Technologies | |
| COMM 3450 | The History of TV Programming | |
| COMM 3460 | Digital Film Editing | |
| COMM 3480 | Health Communication: Media Perspectives | |
| COMM 3800 | Strategic Communication Tactics (Offered Fall semester Only) | |
| COMM 3850 | Walt Disney: The Nexus of Communication and Imagination (Offered Fall semester Only) | |
| COMM 4050 | PR and Social Media | |
| COMM 4090 | Emerging Communication Technologies | |
| COMM 4100 | Advanced Public Speaking (meets LAS Oral Comm. Req.) | |
| COMM 4110 | Communication Competence | |
| COMM 4140 | Media Effects | |
| COMM 4150 | Communication for the Classroom Teacher | |
| COMM 4160 | Communication, Training, and Consulting | |
| COMM 4170 | Documentary Film and Video | |
| COMM 4200 | Persuasion (Meets LAS Soc. Sci. Req.) | |
| COMM 4220 | Creative Communication (Meets LAS Soc. Sci. Req.) (Offered Spring semester only) | |
| COMM 4230 | Crisis Communication | |
| COMM 4240 | Advanced Organizational and Strategic Communication | |
| COMM 4250 | Advanced Interpersonal Communication: Conflict Management (Meets LAS Soc. Sci. Req.) | |
| COMM 4270 | Digital Film Production (COMM 2250 Prerequisite) (Offered Spring semester only) | |
| COMM 4280 | Multicultural Diversity and Workplace Communication (Offered Spring semester only) | |
| COMM 4290 | Communication, Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility | |
| COMM 4300 | Ethical Issues in Communication | |
| COMM 4460 | Advanced Editing & Colorization | |
| COMM 4600 | Virtual Teams | |
| COMM 4690 | Internship in Communication (Permission to Register required from Internship Director) | |
| COMM 4740 | Entertainment Theory and Research | |
| COMM 4770 | Leadership Communication in a Global Environment | |
| COMM 4800 | Strategic Communication & Campaigns | |
| COMM 4840 | Health Communication: Interpersonal Perspectives | |
| COMM 4900 | Special Topics in Communication (Approval required from the Director of Undergraduate Studies) | |
| COMM 4950 | Seminar in Leadership and Organizational Change | |
| COMM 9400 | Independent Study (Approval required from the Director of Undergraduate Studies) |
*All courses are subject to change based on the needs of the department
Suggested 1st Year
| Course # | Course Title |
|---|---|
| COMM 1020 | Interpersonal Communication (Meets LAS Soc. Sci. Req.) |
| COMM 2030 | Introduction to Communication Theory |
| One Foundation Course | Select a foundation course from the previous table |
Suggested 2nd Year
| Course # | Course Title |
|---|---|
| COMM 2100 | Public Speaking (Meets LAS Oral Comm. Req.) |
| COMM 2500 | Research Methods |
| Foundation Course | Select a foundation course from the previous table |
Suggested 3rd Year
| Course # | Course Title |
|---|---|
| COMM 3440 | Organizational Leadership (Meets LAS Soc. Sci. Req.) |
| Foundation Course | Select a foundation course from the previous table |
| Elective Course | Select an elective course from the previous table |
Suggested 4th Year
| Course # | Course Title |
|---|---|
| COMM 4000 | Rhetorical Dimensions in Communication (Meets LAS Hum. Req.) |
| Elective Course | Select an elective course from the previous table |
| Elective Course | Select an elective course from the previous table |
Contacts
Carmen Stavrositu, Ph. D.
Associate Professor
Academic Office Building 506
cstavros@uccs.edu
719.255.4024
Laura Eurich M.A.
Associate Chair, Communication Department
Senior Instructor
Director of Undergraduate Studies/lnternships
Academic Office Building 518
leurich@uccs.edu
719.255.4112
Note: All communication majors should receive academic advising with Professor Eurich at least once a year.
