Siena Heights University
CIS 495
SENIOR PROJECT/SEMINAR
3
Students will develop a computer system integrating previous courses. The system will be documented and an
oral presentation given. Programs may be written or software packages employed for the project. Students must
also attend professional seminars and attend and perform other career-related activities.
Prerequisite: Permission
Course is offered: FA Every Year
COMMUNICATIONS
COM 111
INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATIONS
Study and application of basic concepts in communication and in jobs related to communication studies. Main
focus is on learning how to communicate more effectively interpersonally and in small groups.
Prerequisite: None
Course s offered: FA Every Year
3
COM 245
COMMUNICATIONS THEORY
3
This course focuses on the study of the foundations upon which communications theory is built. Examination of
contemporary theory models, interpretations, and their implications for the future of the discipline will also be
included.
Prerequisite: COM 111
Course is offered: FA 2017, FA 2019
COM 340
INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION
3
The study of effective communication within and across a variety of cultures, including those within the United
States and throughout the world. Ethnocentrism, cultural perspectives, values and beliefs, language and
meaning, nonverbal communication and the relation of those topics to communication within the professional
sector will be examined along with other topics.
Prerequisite: COM 111
Course is offered: WI 2018
COM 352
HISTORY OF THE MASS MEDIA
This survey course explores the development of mass media (including print, film, radio, television, and the
internet), and its social, cultural, economic, ethical, and political impact.
Prerequisite: COM 111
Course is offered: FA 2018
3
COM 396
RESEARCH METHODS
3
This course is designed to prepare upcoming senior Communication majors for their Senior Seminar projects in
the fall. Requiring writing and research best suited to each specialization in the major, one of its outcomes will be
a polished proposal for a COM 495 project to be presented to department faculty in April for approval.
Prerequisite: COM 245
Course is offered: WI Every Year
COM 480
INTERNSHIP
3
The internship is offered to give students practical experience in specialized areas of communication, such as
journalism, public relations, advertising, editing, publishing, and media. Duties, workload, goals, and assessment
will be arranged by the academic advisor and internship provider in consultation with the student.
Prerequisite: None
Course is offered: By Permission
COM 495
SENIOR TUTORIAL
3
Intensive experience in research related to senior Communication majors’ cumulative paper/project. Individually
designed by faculty and student in collaboration with the department.
Prerequisite: COM 396
Course is offered: FA Every Year
Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 2016-2018
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