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Communication Studies

The Department of Communication Studies is a community of students and faculty interested in exploring the complex and dynamic nature of communication in multiple contexts. Students develop critical thinking skills, a sense of social and ethical responsibility, the ability to develop effective message strategies, and the ability to successfully live within complex social environments.

Graduation from the program requires a grade of C or better in each of the department’s four core classes (SPC 2010, 2020, 2030, 2040) and submission of a student portfolio. The major GPA is calculated on all courses listed as appropriate for meeting major requirements. SPC1310G, SPC1390G or any transferable equivalent cannot be used as an elective in the major.

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

Communication Studies Honors Program

Other Programs

Communication Studies Option

Minors

Communication Studies Minor

Courses

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SPC 1310G

Introduction to Speech Communication. (3 credits)

SPC 1390G

Introduction to Speech Communication, Honors. (3 credits)

SPC 2010

Introduction to Communication Theories. (3 credits)

SPC 2020

Communication Research. (3 credits)

SPC 2030

Applied Communication. (3 credits)

SPC 2040

Argumentation and Critical Thinking. (3 credits)

SPC 2520

Introduction to Mass Communication. (3 credits)

SPC 2525

Electronic Production I. (3 credits)

SPC 2550

Broadcast Announcing. (3 credits)

SPC 2575

Electronic Production II. (3 credits)

SPC 2630

Introduction to Interpersonal Communication. (3 credits)

SPC 2650

Introduction to Organizational Communication. (3 credits)

SPC 3100

Persuasion. (3 credits)

SPC 3200

Rhetorical Criticism. (3 credits)

SPC 3230

Advanced Public Speaking. (3 credits)

SPC 3300

Interviewing. (3 credits)

SPC 3400

Teaching Speech. (3 credits)

SPC 3470

Small Group Communication. (3 credits)

SPC 3500

Electronic Media Relations. (3 credits)

SPC 3520

Radio Production. (3 credits)

SPC 3530

Film Communication (4 credits)

SPC 3540

Video Production. (3 credits)

SPC 3610

Broadcast News Writing. (3 credits)

SPC 3620

Electronic News Gathering. (3 credits)

SPC 3650

Communication in Organizations. (3 credits)

SPC 3660

Communication and Conflict Management. (3 credits)

SPC 3710

Intercultural Communication. (3 credits)

SPC 3750

Computer Mediated Communication I. (3 credits)

SPC 3752

Computer Mediated Communication II. (3 credits)

SPC 3900

Directing Forensic Activities. (3 credits)

SPC 3903

The Rhetoric of Women. (3 credits)

SPC 3910

Communication in Health Professions. (3 credits)

SPC 3920

Public Relations in Society (3 credits)

SPC 3940

Advertising: Theory and Practice. (3 credits)

SPC 3950

Conferences and Event Planning Management. (1 credits)

SPC 3953

Perspectives on Sports and the Media. (3 credits)

SPC 3960

Advocacy and Message and Design. (3 credits)

SPC 3970

Study Abroad. (1 to 15 credits)

SPC 4000

Independent Study. (3 credits)

SPC 4030

Seminar. (3 credits)

SPC 4275

Internship. (1 to 12 credits)

SPC 4375

Practicum. (1 to 3 credits)

SPC 4420

Mass Media Advertising-Sales. (3 credits)

SPC 4444

Honors Independent Study. (3 to 6 credits)

SPC 4500

Topics in Electronic Media Production. (3 credits)

SPC 4540

Advanced Video Production. (3 credits)

SPC 4555

Honors Research. (3 to 6 credits)

SPC 4644

Honors Thesis. (3 credits)

SPC 4650

Simulation in Organizational Communication. (3 credits)

SPC 4651

Communication Training: Theory and Practice. (3 credits)

SPC 4666

Honors Seminar. (3 to 6 credits)

SPC 4740

Theories of Human Communication. (3 credits)

SPC 4749

Senior Portfolio.

SPC 4750

Advanced Theory of Mass Communication. (3 credits)

SPC 4765

Communication in Families. (3 credits)

SPC 4770

Television Criticism. (3 credits)

SPC 4800

Contemporary American Public Address. (3 credits)

SPC 4820

Political Communication. (3 credits)

SPC 4850

Topics in Computer Mediated Communication. (3 credits)

SPC 4910

Applied Health Communication. (3 credits)

SPC 4919

Public Relations Techniques. (3 credits)

SPC 4920

Case Studies in Public Relations Problems. (3 credits)