School of Communication, History, and Interdisciplinary Studies

Mission Statement

Within the framework of academic freedom, the School of Communication, History and Cross Disciplinary Studies is committed to quality teaching guided by the goals and outcomes approved for every degree program offered within the school. As faculty, we are committed to guiding students toward the achievement of course goals and student outcomes through a strong theoretical approach appropriately applied through practical hands-on experiences. We recognize the link between research, scholarship and creative activities and encourage student collaboration. Our commitment to our students is to teach appropriate skills, but even more so to produce analytical, creative and responsible individuals. We view education as a collaborative effort between teacher and student, as we seek to learn from and inspire one another in the pursuit of life-long learning. Ultimately, it is our desire to prepare our graduates for successful employment in a variety of fields and to empower them to become productive members of society.

Majors/Programs

• Communication Studies, BS (43-602) (120 hours)
• Digital Media Production, BS (43-604) (120 hours)
• History, BA (42-420) (120 hours)
• History, BS (43-421) (120 hours)

• Africana Studies Minor (323) (21-22 hours)
• Communication Minor (349) (21 hours)
• Corporate Communication Minor (556) (21 hours)
• Digital Media Production Minor (575) (22 hours)
• History Minor (422) (20 hours)
• Religious Studies Minor (839) (21 hours)
• Sport Communication Minor (883) (19 hours)
• Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies Minor (885) (18 hours)

• Strategic Communication for Leaders Certificate (10-566) (12 hours)
• Web Media Certificate (10-639) (15 hours)

Courses

• COMM 1000 - Public Speaking GE (3)
• COMM 1050 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication Competency GE (3)
• COMM 1100 - Introduction to Communication (1)
• COMM 1200 - Introduction to Mass Communication GE (3)
• COMM 1275 - Introduction to Media Technology (1)
• COMM 1500 - Writing Across the Media (3)
• COMM 1519 - Media Aesthetics (3)
• COMM 1520 - Introduction to Digital Journalism (3: 3 lecture, 0 lab)
• COMM 1630 - Web Content and Promotion Strategies (3)
• COMM 1700 - Dale Carnegie: Generation Next (2)
• COMM 2000 - Media Literacy GE (3)
• COMM 2100 - Introduction to Communication Theory (3)
• COMM 2275 - Screenwriting (3)
• COMM 2320 - Foundations of Rhetorical Theory (3)
• COMM 2330 - Communication in Small Groups/Teams (3)
• COMM 2340 - Argumentation and Debate (3)
• COMM 2380 - Introduction to Organizational Communication (3)
• COMM 2410 - Multimedia Production (3)
• COMM 2411 - Audio Production (3)
• COMM 2412 - Introduction to Digital Video (3)
• COMM 2450 - Performance for the Media (3)
• COMM 2475 - Multicam Studio Production (3)
• COMM 2520 - Editing and Design (3: 3 lecture, 0 lab)
• COMM 2530 - Visual News Production (3)
• COMM 2540 - Sports Reporting (3)
• COMM 2560 - Introduction to Sports Broadcasting (3)
• COMM 2700 - Dale Carnegie: Effective Communication and Human Relations (3)
• COMM 3000 - Film Appreciation GE (3)
• COMM 3010 - Interpersonal Communication (3)
• COMM 3050 - Cinematography (3)
• COMM 3100 - Communication Research Methods (3)
• COMM 3200 - Digital Media Practicum (1-3)
• COMM 3201 - Muleskinner Practicum (1-3)
• COMM 3202 - KMOS Practicum (1-3)
• COMM 3203 - The Beat Practicum (1-3)
• COMM 3204 - CTV Practicum (1-3)
• COMM 3315 - Improving Listening Abilities (3)
• COMM 3320 - Communication of Social Movements (3)
• COMM 3325 - Nonverbal Communication (3)
• COMM 3327 - Improving Interviewing Skills (3)
• COMM 3340 - Intercultural Communication GE (3)
• COMM 3350 - Professional Communication (3)
• COMM 3390 - Forensics (1)
• COMM 3391 - Teaching High School Speech and Debate (3)
• COMM 3400 - History of American Film (3)
• COMM 3410 - Advanced Radio Production (3)
• COMM 3411 - Video Production II (3)
• COMM 3413 - Advanced Multimedia Production (3)
• COMM 3425 - Audio for Digital Cinema (3)
• COMM 3450 - Digital Video Editing (3)
• COMM 3500 - Reporting Public Affairs (3)
• COMM 3505 - Introduction to High School Video Production (1)
• COMM 3535 - Multimedia Journalism (3)
• COMM 3560 - Advanced Sports Broadcasting (3)
• COMM 3730 - Conflict Management (3)
• COMM 4200 - Special Topics in Mass Media (1-9)
• COMM 4210 - Mass Media Practicum II (1)
• COMM 4235 - Media Promotions (3)
• COMM 4240 - Media Management (3)
• COMM 4245 - Media Economics and Sales (3)
• COMM 4250 - The Law and Digital Media (3)
• COMM 4260 - Global Media Systems (3)
• COMM 4270 - Family Communication (3)
• COMM 4280 - Mass Media and Society (3)
• COMM 4285 - Women and Minorities in Media (3)
• COMM 4290 - Special Projects in Mass Communication (1-3)
• COMM 4295 - Internship (1-6)
• COMM 4300 - Special Projects in Speech Communication (1-3)
• COMM 4320 - Social Influence (3)
• COMM 4330 - Theories of Interpersonal Communication (3)
• COMM 4335 - Gender Communication (3)
• COMM 4340 - Rhetorical Analysis and Society (3)
• COMM 4370 - Special Topics in Communication (1-3)
• COMM 4390 - Contemporary Communication (3)
• COMM 4412 - Narrative Production (3)
• COMM 4430 - Media Programming (3)
• COMM 4435 - Advanced Multicam Production (3)
• COMM 4470 - Corporate and Organizational Media Production (3)
• COMM 4475 - New Media Technologies (3)
• COMM 4490 - Senior Capstone Seminar (1)
• COMM 4500 - History of the American Press (3)
• COMM 4510 - Magazine Design and Production (3)
• COMM 4535 - Advanced Digital Journalism (3)
• COMM 4550 - Advanced Screenwriting (3)
• COMM 4560 - Documentary Production (3)
• COMM 4565 - Corporate and Freelance Production (3)
• COMM 4570 - History of International Film (3)
• COMM 4571 - Methods of Teaching Journalism (3)
• COMM 4700 - Dale Carnegie: High Impact Presentations (1)
• COMM 4780 - Communication Leadership and Practice in Organization (3)
• COMM 4781 - Strategic Communication Audits (3)
• COMM 4783 - Communication Training (3)
• COMM 4785 - Internship in Speech Communication (1-6)
• COMM 4790 - Senior Capstone (1)

• HIST 1350 - History of the United States to 1877 GE (3)
• HIST 1351 - History of the United States from 1877 GE (3)
• HIST 1400 - History of the Early World GE (3)
• HIST 1401 - History of the Early Modern World GE (3)
• HIST 1402 - History of the Modern World GE (3)
• HIST 2410 - Introduction to Africana Studies GE (3)
• HIST 3010 - The Historian’s Craft (3)