CO 203 Introduction to Communication
This course provides a broad survey of communication and its various components. Topics include intrapersonal, interpersonal, public and mass communication, as well as the study of language and meaning, listening, and nonverbal communication.

CO 204 Art of Oral Communication
The goal of this course is to help students gain ease and confidence speaking in front of an audience. Students learn to research, organize, develop, and deliver a variety of public speeches.

CO 206 Introduction to Public Relations: Foundations and Principles
This course explores the role of public relations in the profit and not-for-profit areas today. It provides the history and background, as well as the legal and ethical aspects of the field. The course also focuses on the principles of persuasion, identification of internal and external publics, the use of audience research, and the tools and techniques of the public relations profession. Prerequisite: EN 105 or with permission.

CO 207 Classics of the American Cinema
This course examines twelve major films representative of the significant developments in the history of American cinema. Critical analysis and discussion focuses on historical-social influences, prominent directors, genres, and major themes. The loss of the female voice and distortion of women in American filmmaking is also examined.

CO 209 Communication Media
This course presents an historical overview of the development of communication media since the Communication Revolution of the 19th century. The nature, scope, and function of print, film, sound, and electronic media are examined. Also included is a critical discussion of the problems and potentials of each medium, with particular emphasis given to the moral values of free and responsible mass communication.

CO 212 Writing for the Communication Professional
This course offers students an opportunity to learn about different types of writing for professionals within the communications field. It is a combination of lecture, guest speakers, writing workshop, peer critique, and independent outside-of-class research. Writing and project presentation skills will be stressed. Public relations, marketing, in-house communication (company newsletters, etc.), advertising, and promotional writing will be covered. Prerequisite: EN 105 or with permission.

CO 214 Introduction to Broadcasting
An overview of the workings of the electronic broadcast media focusing on radio, television, and the Internet is provided in this course. Specific areas discussed include organizational structure, programming formats, government regulation, and career opportunities. Special attention is given to current trends and controversies as new technology continues to emerge.

CO 215 Video Production
This course provides students with an understanding of the principles and practices of video production. The course includes a basic analysis of the medium as it relates to communication objectives and impact as well as the application of theoretical knowledge in planning and producing projects in film, slides, and audiotape.

CO 219 Journalism
This course focuses on the fundamentals of news writing and reporting. Students will review the basic criteria of news value and learn the skills essential to the journalist's role as reader, writer, reporter, and ethicist. Prerequisite: EN 105 or with permission.

CO 220 Feature Writing
This course focuses on feature writing for publication in contemporary print or online media and emphasizes the basic skills of the non-fiction writer: interviewing, reporting, writing, editing, and revising. Students write and critique a wide range of non-fiction writing forms. Prerequisite: EN 105 or with permission.

CO 221 Visual Communication and Technology
An exploration of visual communication with special emphasis on the role of the visual in perception, on techniques for visual thinking, and on the creation of visual messages utilizing current visual technology leads to the central goals of the course. Students have hands-on experiences with a variety of digital technologies, their uses, and their applications in the field of communication. Preference is given to majors.

CO 222 Photography I
This is a basic course in black-and-white photography that includes instruction in the use of the 35mm camera, filters, lenses, basic darkroom techniques for developing and printing, and critique of the photographic work. An SLR manual camera is required.

CO 301 Communication Seminar: Selected Topics
This junior-level seminar provides students the opportunity to examine a communication issue in depth. Students analyze and synthesize relevant research and lead a seminar on their topics. Through their own research and active participation in the research and seminars of their class colleagues, students integrate the seminar topics, other communication courses, and internship experiences to gain a broader understanding of the discipline. Prerequisite: CO 203, plus four additional communication courses.

CO 304 Advanced Oral Communication
The purpose of this course is to further develop the student's skill to communicate before an audience. Components include longer prepared speeches, impromptu talks, analysis of notable speeches, and the use of visual aids to enhance communication. Prerequisite: CO 204.

CO 305 Small Group Communication
This course emphasizes the theory of small group communication and provides students the opportunity to apply the principles of the course to several discussion formats, including the panel, symposium, and roundtable discussion. Topics include problem-solving, decision-making, leadership, and group climate, as well as the influence of culture, status, and power on group effectiveness. Prerequisite: CO 203.

CO 306 Interpersonal Communication
Interpersonal relationships are an important aspect of an individual's personal and professional life. This course focuses on the various elements of interpersonal communication and provides a theoretical and practical approach to understanding and improving one's interpersonal awareness and communication. Prerequisite: CO 203.

CO 314 Radio Announcing
The emphasis of this course is on the analysis, interpretation, and oral delivery of the various types of commercial, public service, and institutional copy used at radio stations. News delivery is also an integral part of the course. Components of the student's oral delivery include breathing, articulation and diction, pronunciation, expression, and oral visualization. Microphone and interviewing techniques are practiced. Prerequisite: CO 214.

CO 320 Communication Technology Workshop
In this course, students develop expertise in the utilization of current communication technologies. Students become conversant with the language of the media, its uses and its applications, as well as develop competencies in the use of the technologies. Team projects allow students to develop collaborative skills and to demonstrate proficiency in communication design and production. Prerequisite: CO 221, CS 103, graphic design courses, or a demonstrated level of proficiency with computers.

CO 322 Organizational Communication
This course examines the nature and importance of communication in organizational settings. Theoretical and cultural perspectives on the organization are examined, and topics such as conflict management, leadership style, ethics, teamwork, and issues of gender and diversity are explored. Prerequisite: CO 203.

CO 323 Photography II: Black and White
This course explores techniques of black-and-white photography and printing with an emphasis on exposure control, design and composition, and advanced darkroom techniques. An examination of the works and views of significant photographers is also included. An SLR manual camera is required. Prerequisite: CO 222.

CO 324 Photography II: Color/Digital
This is a course in the fundamentals of color photography for the advanced student. Color composition and color theory are studied. An introduction to the basics of digital photography and printing is included. An SLR manual camera is required. Prerequisite: CO 222.

CO 332 International and Intercultural Communication: A Woman's Perspective
This course deals with a broad spectrum of factors affecting international and intercultural communication: cultural, economic, political, social and ethical. Communication problems of third world nations as well as cross-cultural issues in developed countries are explored. Particular attention is given to the changing role of women in the process of development. Prerequisite: CO 203.

CO 334 Communication in Public Relations: Application and Practice
This course examines specific uses of public relations in a variety of areas, including the health care system, education, entertainment, sports and travel. Relevant public relations cases, in both national and international practice, are studied. Written, oral and visual tactics, including the use of new technologies, are emphasized. Prerequisite: CO 206.

CO 347 Radio Production I
This hands-on course presents the professional techniques of recording and editing audio for use in radio, video, and multimedia presentations. Students acquire practical experience through the use of studio equipment including microphones, mixing consoles, and computer software. Basic theory and an historical perspective are also included. Prerequisite: CO 214.

CO 348 Advanced Broadcasting Techniques
The skills and techniques acquired in CO 214 are further developed in this course. Emphasis is placed on creating dynamic soundtracks, documentaries, and promotional pieces, incorporating interviews, sound effects, music, and narration. Special focus is given to computer-based audio production. Each student creates at least one professional-quality piece that will enhance a portfolio. Prerequisite: CO 214.

CO 358 Radio Production II
The skills and techniques learned in CO 347 are further developed in this course. Emphasis is on the production and recording of broadcast messages such as commercials, promotional announcements, and general programming. Students become familiar with music and sound effects and how they can be incorporated effectively into the overall production. Acquiring skills in the broadcast techniques of mixing, recording, dubbing, editing, and splicing is an integral part of this course. Prerequisite: CO 347.

CO 402 Seminar
The senior seminar is the capstone course for the major. Students select, research, organize, synthesize, and present orally and in writing a communication issue of interest that will enhance their personal and/or professional development in the field. In addition, students benefit from the research of their class colleagues through assigned readings and class discussions. Through the seminar approach, students utilize what they have learned in the various communication courses they have taken throughout their academic career and apply it to the specific communication research topics. Prerequisite: CO 301.

CO 404 Communication Internship
The internship provides a guided practical field experience. This is a required course for communication majors and involves a minimum of eight hours and a maximum of sixteen hours per week. Public and private organizations in media, advertising, public relations, and journalism may be selected, subject to the approval of the supervising instructor. Scheduled meetings with the instructor are required. Prerequisite: junior or senior status.

CO 409, CO 410 Individualized Study