College of Arts and Humanities Communication (CTH)
Students majoring or minoring in communication are prepared for a wide variety of careers, including public relations, mass communications, teaching and community affairs. Any career choice will be enhanced by well-developed skills in oral communication. The curriculum and activities of the department are designed to integrate the liberal arts and professions, promote effective and responsible leadership, satisfy requirements for entry into graduate school, and improve basic communication skills. Students may choose majors or minors with a communication concentration.
Major
| CTH 101 |
Fundamentals of Speech Communication |
3 |
| CTH 202/302 |
Oral Interpretation |
3 |
| CTH 210 |
Interpersonal Communication |
3 |
| CTH 225/325 |
Introduction to Mass Communication |
3 |
| CTH 365 |
Interviewing |
3 |
| CTH 370 |
Advanced Persuasive Speaking |
3 |
| |
Language Requirement (two semesters) |
6 |
| |
Electives* |
12 |
| |
Total |
36 |
Minor
| CTH 101 |
Fundamentals of Speech Communication |
3 |
| CTH 210 |
Interpersonal Communication |
3 |
| CTH 225/325 |
Introduction to Mass Communication |
3 |
| CTH 365 |
Interviewing |
3 |
| CTH 370 |
Advanced Persuasive Speaking |
3 |
| |
Electives* |
6 |
| |
Total |
21 |
*Electives (communications majors and minors):
| CTH 128/129,
228/229,
328/329,
428/429 |
Forensics |
1-2 |
| CTH 450 |
Practicum or Internship in Communication |
1-3 |
| CTH 460 |
Independent Study |
3 |
| BUS 315 |
Leadership and Communication |
3 |
| DRM 131 |
Introduction to Theatre |
3 |
| DRM 369 |
World Culture in Film |
3 |
| ENG 211/311 |
Journalism |
3 |
| ENG 225 |
American Cinema |
3 |
| GDS 205 |
Photography Foundations |
3 |
| GDS 311 |
Type and Image |
3 |
| SOC 312 |
Methods of Social Research |
3 |
| SOC 332 |
Social Psychology |
3 |
| No more than two of the following:
|
| BUS 220 |
Concepts and Practices of Management |
3 |
| BUS 321 |
Organizational Behavior |
3 |
| BUS 322 |
Human Resource Management |
3 |
| BUS 371 |
Marketing |
3 |
| BUS 373 |
Advertising |
3 |
| Other electives selected in consultation with department. |
|
Forensics Participation
Participation in forensics is open to all full-time students. Students may be involved in forensics for academic credit or without credit. If a student is interested in participating in the forensics program he/she must contact the forensics instructor as soon as possible in the fall in order to begin necessary preparations.
Course Descriptions
101 Fundamentals of Speech Communication 3 hours F,S
This course provides practical experience in researching, writing and delivering speeches. Assignments include speeches to introduce, inform and persuade, as well as participation in a panel discussion. Critical thinking is addressed through speech criticism and analysis of reasoning, evidence and types of proof.
General Education: Effective Expression – Oral
128/129, 228/229, 328/329, 428/429 Forensics 1-4 hours F,S
This course offers practical experience in campus and intercollegiate speech activities. Students may enroll for one or two hours every semester for a maximum of eight hours. Consent of the instructor is required for enrolling in two hours of forensics credit. Six hours may be used for a major and three hours for a minor. The level of sophistication and the responsibilities required of students will increase with the degree of participation. Students will be required to attend intercollegiate events or assume responsibilities for campus forensics programs.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
202/302 Oral Interpretation 3 hours TBA
Students will study the principles of interpretation. Practical experiences in individual readings, choral reading and reader’s theatre will be available. Students will prepare a program for public presentation.
210 Interpersonal Communication 3 hours F
Students study the theories of one-on-one communication and develop practical skills. Areas of study include perception, individual identity, relationship dynamics, family dynamics, and diversity. The goal of the course is to make students better communicators in a setting that does not focus on public speaking.
225/325 Introduction to Mass Communication 3 hours F11
This course examines the roles and responsibilities of media. Students examine the history of media, theories of mass communication and the impact of the media on culture. Emphasis is placed on current issues in mass media and communication.
275 Field Experience 1-2 hours TBA
299 Selected Topics – Basic 1-3 hours S
365 Interviewing 3 hours F10
This course introduces students to the theory and practice of interviewing. Students research and develop interview instruments, conduct interviews and examine the ethics of interviewing. Assignments include information, employment and persuasive interviews.
370 Advanced Persuasive Speaking 3 hours S12
Students will investigate the role of persuasion in society, study the theories of argumentation, and prepare and deliver speeches to persuade, including indictment and proposition speeches and policy debates.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
450 Practicum or Internship in Communication 1-3 hours F,S
Students may develop practical learning experiences or internships in consultation with the instructors in such areas as radio and television broadcasting, publicity, promotion and advertising. Internships are available in management and promotion. This course is offered Credit/No Credit only.
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor, junior status and cumulative 3.0 GPA.
460 Independent Study 1-3 hours F,S
Flexible programs may be designed to meet advanced students’ interests.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
499 Selected Topics – Advanced 1-3 hours TBA |
