Communication Studies Minor

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.

Lower Division Requirements

 

COM113 Oral Communication

This course is designed to introduce the process of public communication and to help develop and refine the skills of oral communication. (3 units; Fall, Spring, & Online)

COM113-M
Whye, Jeffrey A.
09/05/2023 TTh 3:45 PM - 5:15 PM James Complex 190
COM113-J
Stumpf, Paul M.
09/05/2023 MWF 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM James Complex 245
COM113-A
Stumpf, Paul M.
09/05/2023 MWF 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM James Complex 245
COM113-D
Kaplan, David J.
09/05/2023 MWF 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Yeager Center B252
COM113-G
Boes, Cynthia D.
09/05/2023 MWF 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM James Complex 245
COM113-Q
Marse, Michael
09/05/2023 W 1:15 PM - 4:15 PM The Village at CBU 100
COM113-C
Marse, Michael
09/05/2023 TTh 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Yeager Center A110
COM113-H
Boes, Cynthia D.
09/05/2023 TTh 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Yeager Center B251
COM113-L
Vennemann, Darlene Sue
09/05/2023 TTh 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Yeager Center B114
COM113-B
Stumpf, Paul M.
09/05/2023 MWF 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Health Science Campus L244
COM113-F
Falcone, Philip John
09/05/2023 TTh 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM Yeager Center B114
COM113-E
Kaplan, David J.
09/05/2023 MWF 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Health Science Campus L246
COM113-K
Grisat, Matthew B
09/05/2023 MWF 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Yeager Center B219
COM113-J
Falcone, Philip John
01/08/2024 MWF 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM James Complex 189
COM113-B
Boes, Cynthia D.
01/08/2024 MWF 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM James Complex 189
COM113-E
Vennemann, Darlene Sue
01/08/2024 TTh 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Building 36 36A2
COM113-D
Romo, Sandra Jean
01/08/2024 TTh 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM James Complex 166
COM113-A
Stumpf, Paul M.
01/08/2024 MWF 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM Building 36 36A1
COM113-F
Boes, Cynthia D.
01/08/2024 MWF 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM James Complex 189
COM113-Q
Pearson, MaryAnn
01/08/2024 TTh 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM James Complex 036
COM113-A
STAFF, STAFF
09/03/2024 MWF 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM TBA
COM113-B
STAFF, STAFF
09/03/2024 MWF 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM TBA
COM113-C
Marse, Michael
09/03/2024 TTh 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM TBA
COM113-D
STAFF, STAFF
09/03/2024 MWF 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM TBA
COM113-E
STAFF, STAFF
09/03/2024 MWF 9:30 AM - 10:30 PM TBA
COM113-F
STAFF, STAFF
09/03/2024 TTh 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM TBA
COM113-G
Boes, Cynthia D.
09/03/2024 MWF 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM TBA
COM113-H
Boes, Cynthia D.
09/03/2024 TTh 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM TBA
COM113-I
STAFF, STAFF
09/03/2024 MWF 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM TBA
COM113-J
STAFF, STAFF
09/03/2024 MWF 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM TBA
COM113-K
STAFF, STAFF
09/03/2024 TTh 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM TBA
COM113-L
STAFF, STAFF
09/03/2024 TTh 3:45 PM - 5:15 PM TBA
COM113-M
Marse, Michael
09/03/2024 W 1:15 PM - 4:15 PM TBA

 

Complete 3 units from the following:

COM210 Forensic Workshop

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. (1-3 units; Fall/Spring)

COM210-A
Marse, Michael
09/05/2023 TTh 3:45 PM - 5:15 PM Yeager Center A110
COM210-A
Marse, Michael
01/08/2024 TTh 3:45 PM - 5:15 PM Yeager Center A111
COM210-A
Marse, Michael
09/03/2024 TTh 3:45 PM - 5:15 PM TBA

COM410 Forensic Workshop

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. Prerequisite: COM 210. (1-3 units; Fall/Spring)

COM410-A
Marse, Michael
09/05/2023 TTh 3:45 PM - 5:15 PM Yeager Center A110
COM410-A
Marse, Michael
01/08/2024 TTh 3:45 PM - 5:15 PM Yeager Center A111
COM410-A
Marse, Michael
09/03/2024 TTh 3:45 PM - 5:15 PM TBA

 

Upper Division Requirements

 

Complete 15 units from the following:

COM306 Small Group Communication

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. (3 units; Fall & Online)

COM306-A
Boes, Cynthia D.
09/05/2023 MWF 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM James Complex 245
COM306-A
Boes, Cynthia D.
09/03/2024 MWF 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM TBA

COM333 Oral Interpret And Reader's Thtr

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. (3 units; Spring & Online)

COM340 Rhetoric and Persuasion

This course is designed to develop advanced analysis of communication artifacts using theories of rhetoric and persuasion. The course discusses and makes use of rhetorical theorists from classical and contemporary traditions through the lens of compliance gaining. A focus will be on understanding human persuasion in everyday life, as well as in scholarly perspective. (3 units; Spring & Online)

COM340-A
Marse, Michael
01/08/2024 TTh 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Yeager Center B112

COM400 Spec Topic Communication Studies

Concentration upon a specific topic in the field of communication arts. Topic varies for different semesters. May be taken multiple times with change in topic. (3 units; Fall/Spring)

COM401 Argumentation and Debate

A study of the principles and models of argumentation and debate, the basic theories, strategies, and processes by which a student may present an effective argument, as well as their application to business and interpersonal communication as well as ministry. The course provides practical experience in forming arguments, defending a position, using evidence to build a case, refutation, and analysis of arguments. Special emphasis given to the principles of Parliamentary Debate. May be repeated for a total of eight (8) units. Only three (3) units may be applied to the major. (1-3 units; Fall)

COM401-A
Marse, Michael
09/05/2023 TTh 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM James Complex 048
COM401-A
Marse, Michael
09/03/2024 TTh 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM TBA

COM403 Communication Theory

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. (3 units; Fall & Online)

COM403-A
Marse, Michael
09/05/2023 TTh 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Yeager Center B252
COM403-A
Marse, Michael
09/03/2024 TTh 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM TBA

COM405 Rhetorical Criticism

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. (3 units; Spring & Online)

COM405-A
Boes, Cynthia D.
01/08/2024 MWF 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM James Complex 189

COM425 Organizational Communication

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. (3 units; Fall, Spring, & Online)

COM425-A
Brodie, Victoria K
09/05/2023 TTh 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM James Complex 189
COM425-A
Marse, Michael
01/08/2024 TTh 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM Yeager Center B112
COM425-A
Brodie, Victoria K
09/03/2024 TTh 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM TBA

COM435 Gender and Communication

This class examines gender from both a secular and biblical perspective through an examination of rhetoric, interpersonal communication, and media. Students will learn what gender is, how society and biology impact what gender is, and how gender impacts their own communication and the communication of others. (3 units; Fall)

COM435-A
Boes, Cynthia D.
09/05/2023 MWF 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM James Complex 245
COM435-A
Boes, Cynthia D.
09/03/2024 MWF 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM TBA

COM450 Internship in Communication Arts

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. Prerequisite: Permission of the Department Chair. (1-3 units; Fall/Spring)

COM450-IN
Brodie, Victoria K
09/05/2023 - Instructor OFFC
COM450-IN
Brodie, Victoria K
01/08/2024 - Instructor OFFC
COM450-IN
Brodie, Victoria K
05/06/2024 - Instructor OFFC
COM450-IA
Brodie, Victoria K
07/01/2024 - Instructor OFFC
COM450-IN
Brodie, Victoria K
09/03/2024 - Instructor OFFC

PRL300 Public Relations

Principles, history and professional practice of public relations and the writing and production of materials for special events, newsletters, and brochures. (3 units; Fall, Spring, & Online)

PRL300-A
Romo, Sandra Jean
09/05/2023 TTh 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Building 36 36B
PRL300-A
Romo, Sandra Jean
01/08/2024 TTh 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM James Complex 166
PRL300-A
Romo, Sandra Jean
09/03/2024 TTh 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM TBA