Archived catalog. This is a historical catalog kept for reference.
View the current catalog.
Communication Studies
Department Faculty
Mark Borzi, Chairperson
Bock, D.; Bradd, W. Coombs; M.; Greer, N.; Helsel, C.; Heumann, J.; Hoerschelmann, O.; Holladay, S.; Hogg, M.; J. Corley-Jones; Marshall, R.; Mason, G.; Miller, S.; Mills, M.; Perkins, T.; Semati, M.; Sowa, B.; Staske, S.
Department Telephone: 217.581.2016
Program Plans
Majors
Communication Studies
Communication Studies: Corporate Communication Option
Communication Studies: Mass Communication Option
Communication Studies: Public Relations Option
Honors
Other Programs
Minors
Courses
View courses
CMN 1310G
Introduction to Speech Communication. (3 credits)
CMN 1390G
Introduction to Speech Communication, Honors. (3 credits)
CMN 2010
Introduction to Communication Theories. (3 credits)
CMN 2020
Communication Research. (3 credits)
CMN 2030
Applied Communication. (3 credits)
CMN 2040
Argumentation and Critical Thinking. (3 credits)
CMN 2520
Introduction to Mass Communication. (3 credits)
CMN 2525
Electronic Production I. (3 credits)
CMN 2550
Broadcast Announcing. (3 credits)
CMN 2575
Electronic Production II. (3 credits)
CMN 2630
Introduction to Interpersonal Communication. (3 credits)
CMN 2650
Introduction to Organizational Communication. (3 credits)
CMN 3100
Persuasion. (3 credits)
CMN 3200
Rhetorical Criticism. (3 credits)
CMN 3230
Advanced Public Speaking. (3 credits)
CMN 3300
Interviewing. (3 credits)
CMN 3400
Teaching Speech. (3 credits)
CMN 3470
Small Group Communication. (3 credits)
CMN 3500
Electronic Media Relations. (3 credits)
CMN 3520
Radio Production. (3 credits)
CMN 3530
Film Communication (4 credits)
CMN 3540
Video Production. (3 credits)
CMN 3610
Broadcast News Writing. (3 credits)
CMN 3620
Electronic News Gathering. (3 credits)
CMN 3650
Communication in Organizations. (3 credits)
CMN 3660
Communication and Conflict Management. (3 credits)
CMN 3710
Intercultural Communication. (3 credits)
CMN 3750
Computer Mediated Communication I. (3 credits)
CMN 3752
Computer Mediated Communication II. (3 credits)
CMN 3900
Directing Forensic Activities. (3 credits)
CMN 3903
The Rhetoric of Women. (3 credits)
CMN 3910
Communication in Health Professions. (3 credits)
CMN 3920
Public Relations in Society (3 credits)
CMN 3940
Advertising: Theory and Practice. (3 credits)
CMN 3950
Conferences and Event Planning Management. (1 credits)
CMN 3953
Perspectives on Sports and the Media. (3 credits)
CMN 3960
Advocacy and Message and Design. (3 credits)
CMN 3970
Study Abroad. (1 to 15 credits)
CMN 4000
Independent Study. (3 credits)
CMN 4030
Seminar. (3 credits)
CMN 4275
Internship. (1 to 12 credits)
CMN 4375
Practicum. (1 to 3 credits)
CMN 4420
Mass Media Advertising-Sales. (3 credits)
CMN 4444
Honors Independent Study. (3 to 6 credits)
CMN 4500
Topics in Electronic Media Production. (3 credits)
CMN 4540
Advanced Video Production. (3 credits)
CMN 4555
Honors Research. (3 to 6 credits)
CMN 4644
Honors Thesis. (3 credits)
CMN 4650
Simulation in Organizational Communication. (3 credits)
CMN 4651
Communication Training: Theory and Practice. (3 credits)
CMN 4666
Honors Seminar. (3 to 6 credits)
CMN 4740
Theories of Human Communication. (3 credits)
CMN 4749
Senior Portfolio. (Audit Only credits)
CMN 4750
Advanced Theory of Mass Communication. (3 credits)
CMN 4765
Communication in Families. (3 credits)
CMN 4770
Television Criticism. (3 credits)
CMN 4800
Contemporary American Public Address. (3 credits)
CMN 4820
Political Communication. (3 credits)
CMN 4850
Topics in Computer Mediated Communication. (3 credits)
CMN 4910
Applied Health Communication. (3 credits)
CMN 4919
Public Relations Techniques. (3 credits)
CMN 4920
Case Studies in Public Relations Problems. (3 credits)