2008-2009 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Department of Communication Studies
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Peter DeCaro, Ph.D., Chair
Professors: Hilpert Jr., Jaasma, Sumser
Associate Professors: Burroughs, DeCaro, Harvey
Assistant Professors: Huang, M., Liu, Nainby, Tumolo
Lecturers: Jacquay
Office: Demergasso-Bava Hall — DBH 125
Phone: (209) 667-3371
Bachelor of Arts, Communication Studies with options to specialize in: Organizational Communication/Public Relations or Speech Communication
Liberal Studies degree concentration in Communication Studies
Social Sciences degree concentration in Communication Studies
Liberal Studies Concentration in Communication Studies
Please refer to the Liberal Studies section of the catalog.
Social Sciences Concentration in Communication Studies
Please refer to the Social Sciences program section of the catalog.
Teaching Credentials
An approved single subject matter preparation program is available to Communication Studies majors who wish to declare English as their subject matter teaching area, with applicable courses on advisement. Please refer to the Teacher Education section of the Graduate Catalog for a description of other requirements to be completed in obtaining a single subject credential.
Learning Objectives
Students are expected to achieve the following competencies:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the theories and research processes used by communication scholars.
- Apply the understanding of theories and research to the design and evaluation of original research proposals and projects.
- Practice and demonstrate competence in the ability to speak in a variety of communication contexts.
- Practice and demonstrate competence in the ability to work effectively in groups.
- Demonstrate their ability to write effectively in a variety of communication contexts.
- Demonstrate critical thinking by analyzing and evaluating communication products and processes using relevant communication frameworks.
- Apply an ethical framework to communication interactions.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the variety of communication practices found in a multicultural and globalized society.
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