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 |