For a full list of course descriptions please see section 7 of the University undergraduate catalog.
CMS 200 – Interpersonal Communication (3)
Develop the communication skills necessary to build and maintain healthy and fulfilling relationships. Students will examine the implications of technology on relationships and will learn strategies to enhance interpersonal communication through the appropriate use of self-disclosure, verbal and nonverbal messages, and effective conflict management.
CMS 215 – Business and Professional Presentations (3)
Students develop and practice multiple types of presentations vital for the professional arena. Learn the skills associated with effective verbal and nonverbal delivery, how to create appealing visual aids, how to motivate and inspire others through persuasive speaking, and how to deliver technical information clearly and understandably.
CMS 310 – Team Building and Small Group Communications (3)
Study of the role of communication in the development of group norms, roles, leadership styles, problem-solving techniques and decision-making techniques in team building and small group interactions in both face-to-face and virtual team environments.
CMS 350 – Organizational Communication (3)
An introduction to the principles, theories, and practice of communication within organizations. Emphasis will be placed on different perspectives of organizational communication, in addition to emergent issues such as newcomer assimilation, organizational culture, networks, decision making, emotion, diversity, technology, and values.
