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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
This course will give the student a basic knowledge of construction. The material will relate to the overall construction industry and is considered 'basic training' for all crafts. Hands-on experience will be gained from lab work, projects, and occasional job-site visits. National Center for Construction Education Research (NCCER) certification in the CORE Curriculum is available to students over 18 years of age at the time of completion.
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3.00 Credits
Home improvement will be emphasized in this broad-based course which will give the student a basic knowledge of the construction industry, how-to home maintenance, safety practices and hands-on training with most hand and power tools.
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4.00 Credits
This course will give the student a basic knowledge of carpentry. Typically, the material will relate to residential construction, but commercial and industrial applications will also be covered. Hands-on experience will be gained from lab work, projects, and occasional job-site visits.
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3.00 Credits
This course will introduce students to the study of mass mediated communication. Students will explore how mediated communication impacts every aspect of human cultures, as well as how people are ultimately the primary drivers of advancements in media technology. Students will learn how to apply several forms of knowledge pertaining to mediated communication to improve their own lives and communication with those around themselves.
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3.00 Credits
This course will provide students with an overview of knowledge and effective skills to use in intercultural communication environments and relationships. Students will explore how various issues (e.g. race, religion, ethnicity) affect communication patterns, values, perceptions, and outcomes for different groups of people.
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3.00 Credits
This course is a practical performance course in public speaking. The course combines readings, lectures, discussion, and presentations to help the student become a more competent, confident and effective public speaker. The main topics covered include: researching and organizing a speech, audience analysis, using visual aids, effective delivery, handling stage fright, proposing arguments and making persuasive appeals. Credit cannot be received for both COMM 1010 and COMM 2010
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3.00 Credits
This course will provide students with a basic overview of many aspects of the communication discipline. Students will explore communication contexts and develop personal and professional skills in the following areas: interpersonal communication, public speaking, and small group communication. Course content will include practice in the application of the principles of listening, verbal and nonverbal communication, public speaking, intercultural communication, organizational communication, mass communication, and group dynamics.
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3.00 Credits
This course will explore a wide variety of topics and skills relating to interpersonal communication. Students will be exposed to current research in the human communication field, and they will work to become more effective communicators in their relationships with friends, family, co-workers, and intimate others. Some of the topics and skills that will be covered in the course include: nonverbal communication, listening, perception, and interpersonal conflict.
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3.00 Credits
This course will introduce students to theories of human communication, as well as to the history of the modern communication discipline. Communication is the root of human experience and existence; therefore, the focus of this course is inherently interdisciplinary. Seven areas of communication studies will be examined: the foundations of theory, rhetoric, interpersonal, cultural, mass, organizational, and public.
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3.00 Credits
Explore the intricate world of conflict resolution and communication. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of conflict by defining its nature and examining the communicative exchanges that trigger conflicts. Delve into the role of individual perceptions in shaping meaning during conflict episodes. Identify and analyze diverse types of conflict and associated goals, preparing for collaborative management and resolution. Learn to recognize conflict styles and navigate potential biases arising from self-reporting, culture, context, and time. Engage in a comparative study of conflict across various contexts, including interpersonal, organizational, and public settings. Acquire skills in integrative conflict approaches, developing effective resolution strategies that cater to the needs of all parties involved. This course equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills essential for constructive conflict resolution in diverse scenarios.
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