Professional Communication
The Professional Communication track was created in fall 2016 after the leadership, organizational, and strategic tracks were merged
Within this track, the foundation courses allow students to develop knowledge and essential skills in the three closely interrelated communication areas simultaneously-
In the organizational and strategic communication emphasis, students have an opportunity to learn about foundations of organizational and strategic communication, communication in groups and teams organizational culture and identity, integrated marketing communication, training and development, and other topics.
The leadership foundations courses offer students an opportunity to learn about leadership theories and models and how to apply these ideas to their own pursuits and passions, whether in an existing organization or one they wish to build.
Leadership Emphasis
Professional Communication Track (PDF)
| Required Courses | Course # | Course Title |
|---|---|---|
| 7 courses/21 CHs
All required courses are offered every semester. |
COMM 1050 | Introduction to Professional Communication |
| COMM 2030 | Introduction to Communication Theory | |
| COMM 2440 | Leadership Theory and Practice | |
| COMM 2500 | Research Methods | |
| COMM 3440 | Organizational Leadership | |
| COMM 3770 | Ethical Leadership | |
| COMM 4950 | Seminar in Leadership and Organizational Change (Prereq: COMM 2500 and COMM2 440 or 3440) |
Leadership 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. 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 2500 | Research Methods | |
| COMM 3150 | Communication Competency in Groups and Teams | |
| COMM 3240 | Business and Professional Communication | |
| COMM 3280 | Intercultural and Global Communication | |
| COMM 3330 | Gender and Leadership | |
| COMM 3850 | Walt Disney: The Nexus of Communication and Imagination | |
| COMM 4100 | Advanced Public Speaking | |
| COMM 4220 | Creative Communication | |
| COMM 4230 | Crisis Communication | |
| COMM 4250 | Advanced Interpersonal Communication: Conflict Management | |
| COMM 4280 | Multicultural Diversity and Workplace Communication | |
| COMM 4290 | Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility | |
| COMM 4900 | Special Topics in Communication (with approval of Director of Undergraduate Studies) | |
| COMM 9400 | Independent Study in Communication (with approval of Director of Undergraduate Studies) |
Leadership Foundation Courses
| Foundation Courses | Course # | Course Title |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation Courses Select one course from each category
for a total of 2 classes/6 credit hours |
Category 1: Organizational Communication | |
| COMM 2240 | Principles of Organizational and Strategic Communication | |
| COMM 3150 | Communication in Contemporary Teams | |
| COMM 4160 | Communication, training, and Consulting | |
| Category 2: Strategic Communication | ||
| COMM 2900 | Writing for the Media | |
| COMM 3200 | Principles and Practices of Advertising | |
| COMM 3350 | Integrated Marketing Communication | |
*All courses are subject to change based on the needs of the department
Organizational Emphasis
| Required Courses | Course # | Course Title |
|---|---|---|
| 7 Classes / 21 Credit Hours | ||
| COMM 1050 | Introduction to Professional Communication | |
| COMM 2030 | Introduction to Communication Theory | |
| COMM 2240 | Principles of Organizational and Strategic Communication | |
| COMM 2500 | Research Methods | |
| COMM 3150 | Communication Competency in Groups and Teams (Fall semester only) | |
| COMM 4160 | Communication, Training, and Development | |
| COMM 4240 | Advanced Organizational and Strategic Communication (Prereq: COMM 2500 & COMM 2240) |
Organizational Emphasis Foundation Courses
| Foundation Courses | Course # | Course Title |
|---|---|---|
| Select one course from each category
for a total of 2 classes/6 credit hours |
Category 1: Leadership Communication | |
| COMM 2440 | Leadership Theory and Practice | |
| COMM 3440 | Organizational Leadership | |
| COMM 3770 | Ethical Leadership | |
| Category 2: Strategic Communication | ||
| COMM 2900 | Writing for the Media | |
| COMM 3200 | Principles and Practices of Advertising | |
| COMM 3350 | Integrated Marketing Communication | |
*All courses are subject to change based on the needs of the department
Strategic Emphasis
| Required Courses | Course # | Course Title |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses Classes/21 Credit Hours | ||
| COMM 1050 | Introduction to Professional Communication | |
| COMM 2030 | Introduction to Communication Theory | |
| COMM 2500 | Research Methods | |
| COMM 2900 | Writing for the Media | |
| COMM 3200 | Principles and Practice of Public Relations | |
| COMM 3350 | Integrated Marketing Communication | |
| For the 7th course, choose one of the two below: | ||
| COMM 4240 | Advanced Organizational and Strategic Communication (Prereq: COMM 2500 & COMM 2240) | |
| COMM 4800 | Strategic Communication and Campaigns | |
*All courses are subject to change based on the needs of the department
Strategic Emphasis Foundation Courses
| Foundation Courses | Course # | Course Title |
|---|---|---|
| Select one course from each category
for a total of 2 classes/6 credit hours |
Category 1: Leadership Communication | |
| COMM 2440 | Leadership Theory and Practice | |
| COMM 3440 | Organizational Leadership | |
| COMM 3770 | Ethical Leadership | |
| Category 2: Organizational Communication | ||
| COMM 2240 | Principles of Organizational and Strategic Communication | |
| COMM 3150 | Communication in Contemporary Teams | |
| COMM 4160 | Communication, Training, and Consulting | |
*All courses are subject to change based on the needs of the department
Strategic Emphasis 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. 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 *For the Professional Communication track, Choose any four courses from the list unless you took that as a foundation course. * | COMM 1020 | Interpersonal Communication |
| COMM 2240 | Principles of Organizational and Strategic Communication | |
| COMM 2440 | Leadership Theory and Practice | |
| COMM 2770 | Leadership Applications and Experiences | |
| COMM 2900 | Writing for the Media | |
| COMM 3150 | Communicating in Contemporary Teams | |
| COMM 3200 | Principles and Practices of Public Relations | |
| COMM 3240 | Business & Professional Communication | |
| COMM 3250 | Principles and Practices of Advertising | |
| COMM 3280 | Intercultural and Global Communication | |
| COMM 3330 | Gender and Leadership | |
| COMM 3350 | Integrated marketing Communication | |
| COMM 3400 | Digital Communication Technologies | |
| COMM 3440 | Organizational Leadership (Meets LAS Soc. Sci. Req.) | |
| COMM 3480 | Media & Health | |
| COMM 3550 | Professional and Personal Relationships | |
| COMM 3770 | Ethical Leadership | |
| COMM 3800 | Strategic Communication Tactics (Fall Semester Only) | |
| COMM 3850 | Walt Disney: The Nexus of Communication and Imagination | |
| COMM 4050 | Public Relations and Social Media | |
| COMM 4090 | Emerging Communication Technology | |
| COMM 4100 | Advanced Public Speaking | |
| COMM 4110 | Communication Competence | |
| COMM 4160 | Communication, Training, and Consulting | |
| COMM 4200 | Persuasion (Meets LAS Soc. Sci. Req.) | |
| COMM 4220 | Creative Communication | |
| COMM 4230 | Crisis Communication | |
| COMM 4250 | Advanced Interpersonal Communication: Conflict Management | |
| COMM 4290 | Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility | |
| COMM 4690 | Internship in Communication (with approval of Internship Director) | |
| COMM 4770 | Leadership Communication in a Global Environment | |
| COMM 4840 | Health Communication: Interpersonal Perspectives | |
| COMM 4900 | Special Topics in Communication (with approval of Director of Undergraduate Studies) | |
| COMM 9400 | Independent Study in Communication (with approval of Director of Undergraduate Studies) |
*All courses are subject to change based on the needs of the department
Contacts
David R. Nelson
Chair, Communication Department
Professor Director of Digital Filmmaking and Media Arts Track
Academic Office Building 516
drnelson@uccs.edu
719.255.4129
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
Irina Kopaneva Ph. D.
Assistant Professor
Co-Coordinator of Organizational and Strategic Communication Track
Academic Office Building 525
ikopanev@uccs.edu
719.255.4130
George Cheney Ph.D.
Professor
Co-Coordinator for Organizational and Strategic Communication Track
Academic Office Building 531
gcheney@uccs.edu
719.255.4337
Note: All communication majors should receive academic advising with Professor Eurich at least once a year.