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CHE 410 - Qualitative Organic Analysis Credit Hours: 4
Emphasis on the systematic identification of pure organic compounds and the analysis of mixtures.
Prerequisite(s) CHE 212
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CHE 411 - Biochemistry I Credit Hours: 4
A study of the structure and function of biological molecules such as amino acids, proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids. Includes enzymes, enzyme kinetics, and an introduction to metabolic pathways. Four hours of lecture and three hours of lab per week.
Prerequisite(s) CHE 211
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CHE 412 - Biochemistry II Credit Hours: 3
An in-depth study of biochemistry topics such as the major metabolic pathways and energy considerations, genes and transcription, structure and function of membranes, and signal transduction. Four hours of lecture per week.
Prerequisite(s) CHE 411
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CHE 415 - Instrumental Analysis Credit Hours: 4
An introduction to instrumental methods of analysis.
Prerequisite(s) CHE 112
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CHE 480 - Chemistry Seminar Credit Hours: 1
Reading and discussion of papers from scientific journals. Students will also make presentations from an area of current research in chemistry. Satisfies writing intensive requirements.
Prerequisite(s) CHE 111 , CHE 112 , CHE 211 , and CHE 212
Writing Intensive Yes
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CHE 481 - Chemistry Seminar Credit Hours: 1
Reading and discussion of papers from scientific journals. Students will also make presentations from an area of current research in chemistry. Satisfies writing intensive requirements.
Prerequisite(s) CHE 111 , CHE 112 , CHE 211 , and CHE 212
Writing Intensive Yes
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CHE 492 - Special Topics in Chemistry Credit Hours: 1 - 8
Current developments in chemistry.
Prerequisite(s) Permission of instructor
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Religion and Christian Ministries |
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REL 101 - Introduction to the Old Testament Credit Hours: 3
An introduction to the history, literature, and theology of the Old Testament.
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REL 101.8 - Introduction to the Old Testament Honors Credit Hours: 3
An introduction to the history, literature, and theology of the Old Testament, including a more intensive summary of current research in Old Testament studies. Students who enroll in this course must be participants in the honors program.
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REL 102 - Introduction to the New Testament Credit Hours: 3
An introduction to the history, literature, and theology of the New Testament.
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REL 102.8 - Introduction to the New Testament Honors Credit Hours: 3
An introduction to the history, literature, and theology of the New Testament, including a more intensive summary of current research in New Testament studies. Students who enroll in this course must be participants in the honors program.
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REL 203 - The Baptist Heritage Credit Hours: 3
An introduction to the history, doctrine, and polity of Baptists and the Southern Baptist Convention.
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REL 204 - Principles of Interpretation Credit Hours: 3
A study of the formation of the Bible, the history of biblical interpretation, and modern methods of biblical interpretation.
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REL 205 - Applied Anthropology for Missions Credit Hours: 3
This course focuses on the theoretical, practical, and applied complexities of global cultures by exploring expressions of key areas such as language, social structure, gender and sexuality, power distribution, kinship, religion, globalization, and cultural change. Applied anthropology is designed to help students develop an effective, contextualized ministry.
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REL 240 - Introduction to Christian Missions Credit Hours: 3
A study of the biblical, theological, and practical foundations of Christian missions.
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REL 270 - Principles of Youth Ministry Credit Hours: 3
This course exposes students to the various aspects of youth ministry and to prepare them to be effective leaders in the local church.
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REL 272 - Introduction to Christian Worship Credit Hours: 3
A study designed to examine the various aspects of Christian worship to prepare students in planning and leading worship services within the local church.
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REL 273 - Biblical Hermeneutics Credit Hours: 3
A study designed to introduce students to the grammatical-historical method of biblical interpretation for the purpose of understanding the original meaning of the text.
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REL 284 - Intercultural Field Experience Credit Hours: 3
A study of missiological principles, missions methods, and cultural considerations in a practical university-sponsored international or North American missions experience.
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REL 305 - Biblical Backgrounds Credit Hours: 3
A study of the geography, archaeology, history, and culture of the Old Testament, intertestamental, and New Testament periods (3000 B.C. to A.D. 135).
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REL 310 - Principles and Practices of Missions Credit Hours: 3
An introduction to the theory, study, and practice of missions. This course surveys the biblical basis for missions, the history of missions, cultural implications for ministry, and various strategies used to fulfill the Great Commission. Students are guided in their understanding of the missionary call and the appointment process for missionary service.
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REL 320 - Christian Theology Credit Hours: 3
A study of Christian theology from the standpoint of the Bible, historical theology, and systematic theological expression.
Prerequisite(s) PHI 201 is recommended for completion prior to taking REL 320.
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REL 324 - Systematic Theology I Credit Hours: 3
This first course in systematic theology introduces the student to the methodology of theology (Prolegomena) and the doctrines of Scripture, God, Humanity, and of Christ. This course will limit its scope to the biblical foundations of each doctrine to obtain a broad biblical view of the subjects covered.
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REL 330 - Church Planting in Global Contexts Credit Hours: 3
A study in church planting strategies that are theologically sound and culturally relevant.
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REL 334 - Church Planting Methodology Credit Hours: 3
A study that examines church planting models, practices, and principles and their relation to mission and culture in a global context.
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REL 391 - Entrepreneurial Missions Credit Hours: 3
This course course leads students through an understanding of the theological, missiological, eccesiological, and ethical frameworks for the relationship between business and missions. Through this exploration, students will have a better understanding of hos to leverage their chosen business profession for missions.
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REL 397 - Internship in Ministry Credit Hours: 6
Students will be assigned a 10 week internship with a church for the purpose of gaining on the job training and mentoring.
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REL 401 - Old Testament (Exegesis) Credit Hours: 3
An intensive historical and literary analysis of a selected portion of the Old Testament.
Prerequisite(s) REL 273 - Biblical Hermeneutics
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REL 402 - New Testament (Exegesis) Credit Hours: 3
An intensive historical and literary analysis of a selected portion of the New Testament.
Prerequisite(s) REL 273 - Biblical Hermeneutics
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REL 403 - Christian Ethics Credit Hours: 3
A study of the major theoretical paradigms of ethics from the ancient Greeks through the contemporary theorists, including Christian ethicists; attention is given to the application of ethical theory to contemporary ethical issues. Offered concurrently with PHI 403 .
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REL 404 - Philosophy of Religion Credit Hours: 3
A study of the philosophical issues related to the logic of, challenges to, and problems for Christian theism. Offered concurrently with PHI 401 .
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REL 405 - World Religions Credit Hours: 3
A study of the nature of religion, a comparative treatment of the worlds major religions—Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and other eastern religions—and an examination of the religions’ diverse philosophical foundations, theologies, and practices. Offered concurrently with PHI 405 .
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REL 411 - History of Christianity Credit Hours: 3
A study of Christianity’s historical foundations, expansion, historical theology, and cultural influences.
Same As HIS 411
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REL 413 - Renaissance and Reformation Credit Hours: 3
A study of the Renaissance and the Protestant Reformation with primary attention given to the interrelationship of these movements.
Same As HIS 413
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REL 420 - History of Christian Thought Credit Hours: 3
A study of the philosophical and cultural influences on the development of Christian theology and ideology. Offered concurrently with PHI 450 .
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REL 430 - History of the Bible Credit Hours: 3
A study of the languages, texts, canons, and translations of the biblical literature; specific attention is given to the history of the English Bible.
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REL 443 - Travel in Biblical Lands Credit Hours: 1-3
An intensive travel program in lands of the Bible, with specific attention given to archaeological and historical sites, especially those of importance for biblical studies.
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REL 450 - The Dead Sea Scrolls Credit Hours: 3
A study of the background, discovery, translation, contents, and impact of the Dead Sea Scrolls on the world of Judaism, 100 B.C.E. to 100 C.E., from which classical Judaism and Christianity developed.
Same As HIS 450
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REL 461 - Race, Culture and the Church Credit Hours: 3
Writing Intensive. This course will focus on the role of the local church in matters related to race, ethnicity, poverty, and social justice. The histories of immigration of American minority groups and their relationship to the church will be surveyed with an aim to enhance understanding and contributions of all citizens. Students will develop a biblical perspective on the issues of race and unity and will engage with the Bible’s repeated command to care for the widow, orphan, poor, and sojourner among us.
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REL 470 - The Life and Work of William Carey, D.D. Credit Hours: 3
A study of the background, biography, and influence of William Carey, D.D., British Baptist minister and missionary to India.
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REL 471 - Practical Theology Credit Hours: 3
A study designed to systematically examine doctrines of the Bible for the purpose of practical and pastoral application.
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REL 472 - Contemporary Issues in Ethics Credit Hours: 3
This course will address contemporary issues in ethics from a bibliocentric perspective. Students will learn to make hermeneutically sound and culturally relevant arguments according to biblical moral revelation. This class will examine and treat biblical moral revelation as authoritative, relevant and redemptive. Satisfies writing intensive course requirements for Christian ministries major.
Writing Intensive Yes
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REL 473 - Pastoral Ministry Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to introduce the student to the biblical principles and theological foundation of pastoral ministry for the purpose of preparing for various demands of shepherding a church.
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REL 474 - Preaching/Teaching from the Old Testament Prophets Credit Hours: 3
A study designed to apply the principles of expository preaching/teaching to the narrative genre of the Old Testament.
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REL 475 - Preaching/Teaching from OT Narrative Credit Hours: 3
This course is specifically designed to teach students how to apply the principles of expository preaching/teaching to the narrative genre of the Old Testament. This course includes the study of the historical background and purpose of various narrative texts as well as their intended function and meaning. Special attention is given to narrative as artfully and intelligently designed. Students will learn to ascertain the meaning of the narrative text intended by the author and the interpretive methods involved.
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REL 476 - Preaching/Teaching from the New Testament Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to prepare students to recognize the various genres of the New Testament. In addition, students will learn to employ proper hermeneutical and exegetical principles that result in contextual and theologically accurate sermons/lessons that may be applied to contemporary culture.
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REL 480 - Service Practicum Credit Hours: 3
A supervised learning experience in mission work overseas or in the United States. Satisfies writing intensive course requirements for intercultural studies majors.
Writing Intensive Yes
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REL 481 - Christian Preaching/Teaching Credit Hours: 3
A study designed to introduce students to basic hermeneutical and exegetical principles of expository preaching.
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REL 482 - Christian Ministries Credit Hours: 3
A study of the various responsibilities of ministers within the total church program with special emphasis given to pastoral care and administration.
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REL 483 - Evangelism and Church Growth Credit Hours: 3
A study of theological principles and cross-cultural methods of evangelism and church growth.
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REL 497 - Intercultural Studies Internship Credit Hours: 9
A supervised missions experience either abroad or in the United States.
Prerequisite(s) REL 310 , REL 405 , REL 470 and REL 483
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Church Music |
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MUC 201 - Introduction to Church Music: Philosophy and Administration Credit Hours: 2
An introduction to the philosophical and administrative issues unique to preprofessional church musicians.
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MUC 331 - Church Music Education Graded Music Ministry Credit Hours: 2
The role of the music educational music ministry in the local church. Attention is focused toward materials and methods for preschool choirs through student choirs.
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MUC 335 - Survey of Congregational Song Literature Credit Hours: 2
A study of the song literature of the evangelical Christian church. Includes historical patterns, the contributions of significant authors and composers, and the use of congregational song literature which furthers the ever increasing stream of Christian song.
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MUC 432 - Church Music Literature Credit Hours: 2
Choral repertory for adult and youth church choirs dealing chiefly with smaller forms such as motets and anthems from the sixteenth century to the present, along with traditional and contemporary anthem literature.
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MUC 437 - Music in Worship Credit Hours: 2
The art of individual and corporate worship defined by Biblical directives and the development and use of the church’s music, irrespective of musical styles or preferences, as an aid to or an act of worship and in evangelism.
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MUC 438 - Contemporary Worship Practices Credit Hours: 2
An overview of the resources and trends in evangelical worship. Particular attention is paid to music delivery systems, alternative notation systems, and technological issues.
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MUC 439 - Rhythm Section Methods Credit Hours: 2
An overview of the components of a rhythm section in a contemporary worship setting. Students will demonstrate proficiency in trap set, bass guitar, electric keyboards, and supplemental percussion instruments.
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MUC 480 - Chapel Team Practicum Credit Hours: 1
An instrumental, vocal, and music technology field experience designed for chapel at WCU. Open to all WCU students by audition.
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Communication |
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COM 101 - Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3
Training in the preparation and delivery of short speeches, with limited consideration of group communication, listening, constructive evaluation, and interpersonal and non-verbal communication.
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COM 102 - Survey of the Mass Media Credit Hours: 3
A study of the nature and impact of mass communication in contemporary society.
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COM 120 - Forensics Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
Practical experience as a member of the university debate team and/or as a participant in individual speech events competition.
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COM 121 - Forensics Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
Practical experience as a member of the university debate team and/or as a participant in individual speech events competition.
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COM 202 - Interpersonal Communication Credit Hours: 3
A study of two-person interactions to increase students’ understanding and appreciation of communication principles.
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COM 205 - Argumentation and Debate Credit Hours: 3
Theories and practical application of argumentation; a study of the types of debate.
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COM 206 - Writing for the Media Credit Hours: 3
Practice in the writing of different types of news.
Writing Intensive Yes
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COM 220 - Forensics Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
Practical experience as a member of the university debate team and/or as a participant in individual speech events competition.
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COM 221 - Forensics Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
Practical experience as a member of the university debate team and/or as a participant in individual speech events competition.
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COM 222 - Communication Practicum Credit Hours: 1
Practical experience in one of the following areas: 1) as a member of The Cobbler staff in production of the university newspaper, 2) as a member of The Crusader staff in production of the university yearbook, 3) in an assigned position for online or visual design projects as assigned by instructor.
1-6 hours
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COM 225 - Principles of Public Relations Credit Hours: 3
A study of the principles and techniques of public relations, its role in society, and its relationship to mass media.
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COM 230 - Oral Interpretation of Literature Credit Hours: 3
Techniques of presenting literature to an audience as interpretive performance.
Same As THE 230
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COM 240 - Introduction to Audio/Video Production Credit Hours: 3
Basic elements of audio and visual production techniques including composition, story design, studio and field camera operations, lighting, and editing.
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COM 300 - Persuasion Credit Hours: 3
A study of major theories, models, and conceptualization of persuasion with particular emphasis in interpersonal, public, and mediated communication.
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COM 303 - Nonverbal Communication Credit Hours: 3
A study of nonverbal cues as they affect the communication process.
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COM 307 - Communication Theory Credit Hours: 3
A study in the varied and complex theories of the human communication phenomenon. Several theoretical perspectives and application will be explored. Topics include message theories, intrapersonal and interpersonal theories, and group and public communication theories.
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COM 309 - Mass Communication Theory Credit Hours: 3
Major social-scientific and empirically-based theoretical approaches to the discipline of mass communication, including development of various perspectives and their relationship to other theoretical approaches in the discipline.
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COM 313 - News Reporting Credit Hours: 3
Emphasizes developing news reporting skills, including information gathering, writing and interviewing techniques.
Prerequisite(s) COM 206 , COM 220
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COM 314 - Feature Writing Credit Hours: 3
Offers practice in researching, developing and writing features, profiles and human interest articles for publication.
Writing Intensive Yes
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COM 320 - Forensics Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
Practical experience as a member of the university debate team and/or as a participant in individual speech events competition.
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COM 321 - Forensics Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
Practical experience as a member of the university debate team and/or as a participant in individual speech events competition.
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COM 325 - Public Relations Writing Credit Hours: 3
Introduction to promotional, advertising and public relations writing with emphasis on writing public relations copy for internal and external publics.
Prerequisite(s) COM 206 , COM 220
Writing Intensive Yes
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COM 330 - Organizational Communication Credit Hours: 3
Systematic study and principles of effective communication in organizational settings.
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COM 335 - Copy Editing Credit Hours: 3
The principles of editing newspaper copy, writing headlines, and employing type and pictures in the makeup of newspapers.
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COM 336 - Media Layout and Design Credit Hours: 3
Involves various types of media with emphasis on effectively combining content with design, including web page design. Topics include audience determination and appeal, design principles, use of photography and art, typesetting and typography, printing processes and budget considerations.
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COM 340 - Advanced Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3
Advanced study of preparation and delivery of various types of speeches. Special attention is given to extemporaneous and manuscript speeches.
Prerequisite(s) COM 101
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COM 360 - Interviewing Credit Hours: 3
Study and application of interviewing strategies and techniques.
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COM 361 - Communication Research Credit Hours: 3
An examination of the applied role of communication research methods in a variety of contemporary organizations. Emphasizes critical evaluation of communication research literature based on both quantitative and qualitative methods.
Writing Intensive Yes
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COM 362 - Mass Communication Research Credit Hours: 3
Basic mass communication research design and methods including surveys, content analysis, longitudinal studies, experimental studies, and statistics.
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COM 375 - Phonetics and Voice and Diction Credit Hours: 3
A study of the International Phonetic Alphabet, improvement of voice and diction, limited consideration of voice science.
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COM 400 - Classical Rhetoric Credit Hours: 3
An examination of rhetorical theory in Western culture including Greek, Roman, Medieval, Western Europe, and the re-emergence of rhetoric in the United States during the twentieth century.
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COM 402 - Small Group Communication Credit Hours: 3
Consideration of the problems and techniques for leaders and participants in small-group settings.
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COM 410 - Political Communication Credit Hours: 3
Historical and critical study of leading political speakers, their speeches, and philosophies. Special attention is given to presidential communication.
Same As PSC 410
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COM 420 - Forensics Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
Practical experience as a member of the university debate team and/or as a participant in individual speech events competition.
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COM 421 - Forensics Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
Practical experience as a member of the university debate team and/or as a participant in individual speech events competition.
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COM 422 - Communication Practicum Credit Hours: 1
Practical experience in one of the following areas: 1) as a member of The Cobbler staff in production of the university newspaper, 2) as a member of The Crusader staff in production of the university yearbook, 3) in an assigned position for online or visual design projects as assigned by instructor.
1-6 hours
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COM 440 - Media Ethics and Law Credit Hours: 3
A study of responsibilities facing communication professionals, focusing on the craft of ethical decision-making. In addition, this course will involve a study of legal issues that impact media in light of freedom of the press in America and the U. S. legal system, including discussion of key cases in media law.
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COM 460 - Case Studies in Public Relations Credit Hours: 3
A case study approach to solving public relations problems, examining issues of organizational image, internal and external audiences, media relations and public affairs.
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COM 470 - Public Relations Campaigns Credit Hours: 3
Principles and practices of planning and conducting a public relations campaign, including research techniques, objectives, programming strategies and evaluation.
Prerequisite(s) COM 225 , COM 325
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COM 475 - Electronic Journalism/Production Workshop Credit Hours: 3
Capstone class, preparation for entering the market, including portfolio production.
Prerequisite(s) COM 206 , COM 240 , COM 313
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COM 483 - Seminar in Mass Communication Credit Hours: 3
Explores topical issues in mass communication.
Writing Intensive Yes
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