Introductory Courses (1000 level)

Area Coordinator:
Dr. Christina Morus

Associated Full-Time Faculty:
Prof. Derek Arnold
Dr. Bryan Crable
Dr. Susan Mackey-Kallis
Dr. Teresa Nance

• COM 1000 - Surv of Communication Studies
• COM 1100 - Public Speaking
• COM 1200 - Intro to COM Research

Theory Courses (2000 level)

The following theory course is required for this specialization:

• COM 2200 - Theories of Rhetoric

Students must choose one (1) additional theory class from the following:

• COM 2240 - Theories of Perform Studies
• COM 2280 - Theories of Persuasion
• COM 2300 - Theories of Mass Communication
• COM 2340 - Theories of Visual Com & Cultu

Advanced Topics Courses (3000 level)

Students must choose three (3) Rhetoric classes from the following:

• COM 3201 - Rhetoric & Social Justice
• COM 3202 - Rhetoric, Identity & Conflict
• COM 3203 - Communication Law & Policy
• COM 3204 - Rhetoric and Democracy
• COM 3205 - Adv Speaking & Speechwriting
• COM 3206 - Argumentation & Advocacy
• COM 3207 - African American Rhetoric
• COM 3208 - Rhetoric and Myth
• COM 3290 - Spec Top in Rhetoric & Perf

Students must choose two (2) other classes from two (2) distinct areas:
Performance: COM 3240 - Performance for Social Change ; COM 3241 - Performance of Literature ; COM 3244 - Folklore & Oral Traditions ; COM 3246 - Performance of Greek Lit
Media Studies: COM 3341 - Gender and Film ; COM 3351 - Media & Society ; COM 3353 - Media & Politics ; COM 3354 - Media Criticism
Interpersonal Communication: COM 3404 - Communication & Conflict ; COM 3460 - Public Relations
Journalism: COM 3360 - Introduction to Journalism

Advanced Research Course (4000 level)

Students must take:

• COM 4001 - Qualitative Research in COM

Capstone Course (5000 level)

Students must complete the Capstone Course:

• COM 5050 - Senior Project