Introduces students to the basic theories and practical applications of human communication as it relates to their communication experiences. These include interpersonal situations, intercultural experiences, small group interactions, and public communication. Students will be given opportunities to develop their effectiveness in the speaking-listening communicative setting as well as develop knowledge of the communication process as a system.

Introduces students to the fundamentals of interpersonal communication. Examines such communication in the context of culture, ethnicity, gender, age, and race, as well as the impact of the increasing use of interactive technologies. Seeks to increase the skills and sensitivity necessary for successful human relationships in a diverse global, national, and local community. Students who completed HUMS 102 previously cannot also earn credit for COMM 102.

Emphasizes the attainment of understanding and skill in public speaking. Assignments require analyzing the audience, researching, organizing, outlining, supporting and delivering a variety of extemporaneous speeches.

Offers skills development in verbal, non-verbal and intercultural communication, listening, observation, leadership, and participation in groups. Emphasizes collaborative learning through researching and analyzing questions of fact and policy, problem solving and decision making, interacting and reaching consensus.

Offers students knowledge and skills needed to communicate within their prospective professions and with others outside those professions. Assignments in interview, group discussion and extemporaneous speaking are adapted to individual students.

Presents the 7-Step Model of mediation, which includes strategic listening, handling power imbalances, and dealing with intense emotions. Students will engage in role plays and simulations for hands-on experience. Students will also conduct critical analyses of varying conflict resolution theories and mediation styles through discussion and written reflections.

Surveys the history, structure, functions, and effects of mass media, and explores careers in that field. Focuses on the application and significance of media literacy, and analyzes the impact of the various media on society and the individual. Examines how the media effectively fulfill their purposes as deliverers of information, persuasion, entertainment, and culture.

Provides students with an understanding of the principle theories related to the field of communication. Specifically, it introduces students to the study of communication theory and provides them with the conceptual and theoretical foundation needed to succeed as a communication scholar. Concepts and theories learned in this course will be studied in greater detail in the upper level courses required of the major.