The communication studies minor from CBU prepares students of all majors to effectively present and communicate their ideas in both small and large group settings. The communication studies minor requires the completion of 21 units.
This course is designed to introduce the process of public communication and to help develop and refine the skills of oral communication.
Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
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COM113-I Marse, Michael |
01/13/2025 | TTh | 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM | Health Science Campus U294 |
COM113-C Romo, Sandra Jean |
01/13/2025 | TTh | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | James Complex 171 |
COM113-F Boes, Cynthia D. |
01/13/2025 | MWF | 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM | James Complex 191 |
COM113-G Marse, Michael |
01/13/2025 | TTh | 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM | The Village at CBU 100 |
COM113-E Boes, Cynthia D. |
01/13/2025 | MWF | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | James Complex 191 |
COM113-A Stumpf, Paul M. |
01/13/2025 | MWF | 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM | The Village at CBU 300 |
COM113-B Stumpf, Paul M. |
01/13/2025 | MWF | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | The Village at CBU 300 |
COM113-D Boes, Cynthia D. |
01/13/2025 | TTh | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Health Science Campus A015 |
COM113-H Pearson, MaryAnn |
01/13/2025 | TTh | 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM | James Complex 190 |
COM113-A STAFF, STAFF |
09/02/2025 | MWF | 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | TBA |
COM113-B STAFF, STAFF |
09/02/2025 | MWF | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | TBA |
COM113-C STAFF, STAFF |
09/02/2025 | TTh | 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM | TBA |
COM113-D STAFF, STAFF |
09/02/2025 | MWF | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | TBA |
COM113-E STAFF, STAFF |
09/02/2025 | MWF | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | TBA |
COM113-F Marse, Michael |
09/02/2025 | TTh | 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM | TBA |
COM113-G Boes, Cynthia D. |
09/02/2025 | MWF | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | TBA |
COM113-H STAFF, STAFF |
09/02/2025 | TTh | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | TBA |
COM113-I STAFF, STAFF |
09/02/2025 | MWF | 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM | TBA |
COM113-J STAFF, STAFF |
09/02/2025 | MWF | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | TBA |
COM113-K STAFF, STAFF |
09/02/2025 | TTh | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | TBA |
COM113-L STAFF, STAFF |
09/02/2025 | TTh | 3:45 PM - 5:15 PM | TBA |
COM113-M Marse, Michael |
09/02/2025 | W | 1:15 PM - 4:15 PM | TBA |
Complete 3 units from the following:
A participation class in forensics. Students compete in intercollegiate events. Majors may take a maximum of eight (8) units as part of the Communications Program. Communications minors may take a maximum of four (4) units. Students should consult their advisor in the Communication Arts Department to determine how many units per semester are allowed since the program is offered on a continuing basis.
Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
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COM210-A Marse, Michael |
01/13/2025 | TTh | 3:45 PM - 5:15 PM | Health Science Campus V295 |
COM210-A Marse, Michael |
09/02/2025 | TTh | 3:45 PM - 5:15 PM | TBA |
A participation class in forensics. Students compete in intercollegiate events. Majors may take a maximum of eight (8) units as part of the Communications Program. Communications minors may take a maximum of four (4) units. Students should consult their advisor in the Communication Arts Department to determine how many units per semester are allowed since the program is offered on a continuing basis.
Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
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COM410-A Marse, Michael |
01/13/2025 | TTh | 3:45 PM - 5:15 PM | Health Science Campus V295 |
COM410-A Marse, Michael |
09/02/2025 | TTh | 3:45 PM - 5:15 PM | TBA |
Complete 15 units from the following:
This course examines the dynamics in communication within small groups. Students will learn effective critical thinking and problem solving skills for use when working in small groups.
Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
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COM306-A Boes, Cynthia D. |
09/02/2025 | MWF | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | TBA |
Analysis and oral presentation of literature in a way that is vivid, compelling, and dramatic. This class will help the student to perfect skills in dramatic reading, reading of scripture, and finding and preparing literature for oral presentation.
Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
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This course discusses how persuasion, social influence, and compliance function in both online and in-person contexts. The course examines how students not only can ethically persuade others but also identify and overcome unethical attempts at persuasion by others. Course emphases include topics such as sales, deception, visual persuasion, social media persuasion, and the measurement of persuasion in multiple contexts.
Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
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COM340-A Marse, Michael |
01/13/2025 | TTh | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Health Science Campus U294 |
Concentration upon a specific topic in the field of communication arts. Topic varies for different semesters.
Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
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This course focuses on how to make and support arguments in both academic and applied settings as well as use verbal skills to resolve conflicts. The course employs role-playing debates and conflicts in class settings to help prepare students for real-world contexts.
Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
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COM401-A Marse, Michael |
09/02/2025 | TTh | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | TBA |
This course is designed to introduce theories in the academic field of communication studies. The focus of the course will be on recognizing human communication theories in everyday life, and being able to critically examine situations in multiple cultural contexts based on those theories. Connections will be made between these theories and the prominent theories of related fields.
Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
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COM403-A Marse, Michael |
09/02/2025 | TTh | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | TBA |
This course is designed to develop advanced analysis of communication artifacts using rhetorical theory. The course discusses and makes use of rhetorical theorists from classical and contemporary traditions to better understand cultural artifacts from various contexts. Application to various non-communication related fields will be explored.
Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
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COM405-A Boes, Cynthia D. |
01/13/2025 | MWF | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | James Complex 191 |
Examination of the nature and process of communication in modern organizations, including theories, change strategies, internal personnel relations, and conflict management, as they relate to organizational cultures.
Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
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COM425-A Marse, Michael |
01/13/2025 | TTh | 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM | Health Science Campus U294 |
COM425-A Marse, Michael |
09/02/2025 | TTh | 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM | TBA |
This class analyzes our individual identities by examining culture and gender from both a secular and biblical perspective. We will examine rhetoric, interpersonal communication, and media and their impact on who we are and how we communicate. Students will learn the social and biological influences on culture and gender as well as analyze how language and discourse produce personal and social identities.
Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
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COM435-A Boes, Cynthia D. |
09/02/2025 | MWF | 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM | TBA |
Under faculty supervision, the student will be assigned to a position, utilizing principles of communication studies acquired and employed throughout their university experience. This internship provides an opportunity for investigating and participating in field experience with a practitioner of the trade, giving depth and breadth to their understanding of communication studies as a whole.
Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
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COM450-IN Brodie, Victoria K |
01/13/2025 | - | Instructor OFFC | |
COM450-IN Brodie, Victoria K |
05/05/2025 | - | Instructor OFFC | |
COM450-IA Brodie, Victoria K |
06/30/2025 | - | Instructor OFFC | |
COM450-IN Brodie, Victoria K |
09/02/2025 | - | Instructor OFFC |
Principles, history and professional practice of public relations and the writing and production of materials for special events, newsletters, and brochures.
Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
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PRL300-A Romo, Sandra Jean |
01/13/2025 | TTh | 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM | James Complex 171 |
PRL300-A Romo, Sandra Jean |
09/02/2025 | TTh | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | TBA |