The goal of the Department of Communication Studies is to develop and evaluate programs that foster students’ ethical, social, professional, and intellectual development in communication fields. In addition, the department seeks to nurture students’ capacities to think critically, creatively, and skillfully. The department seeks to develop students’ commitment to social and personal responsibilities and to hold respect for every person. Another goal of the department is to prepare students for the workforce, enabling them to gain employment in their respective disciplines. It also seeks to prepare students for further education. Development and enhancement of students’ communication skills are the focus of each concentration in the Department of Communication Studies. Students must possess high communication skills because communication is considered one of the most important factors at work and societal success.
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The Department of Communication Studies aims to develop and evaluate programs that foster students’ ethical, social, professional, and intellectual development in communication fields. In addition, the department seeks to nurture students’ capacities to think critically, creatively, and skillfully. Furthermore, the department aims to develop students’ commitment to social and personal responsibilities and to hold respect for every person.
Students pursuing baccalaureate degrees in the Department of Communication Studies first must be admitted into the university, and meet their ASSET responsibility, before meeting degree program requirements. To attain the Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies, students must select from the three curriculum concentrations: Media Studies, Organizational and Health Communication, or Rhetoric, Culture, and Performance. In selecting concentration courses, students must meet with a designated advisor, who can assist them in choosing major courses, general education courses (core curriculum), and electives. In all major courses, including ENGL 1301 Freshman English I and ENGL 1302 Freshman English II, grades less than “C”--including “C-” are unacceptable.
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Cora Ann Williams, Ph.D. is a professor and faculty member. She is an expert communicator with 20 years of teaching and training experience at community colleges and the university level. As a Master Trainer, she has coached and mentored business professionals on how to speak with ease and with impact to diverse audiences. The SOC faculty members possess a wealth of professional experience and academic knowledge across a wide range of academic disciplines. This diverse expertise allows them to provide students with a well- rounded education that goes beyond the classroom. They can bring real-world examples and practical applications into their teaching, helping students connect theory to practice.
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