COM 1100 ASSERTIVE COMMUNICATION SKILLS FOR BUSINESS 1 credits

This course is designed to develop the student's ability to apply the concepts of assertive communication in business. Students will learn effective assertive communication techniques through practice exercises and hands-on activities that engage the learner in the acquisition of assertive communication techniques for workplace application. 17 contact hours.

COM 3120 ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION 3 credits

Prerequisite: SPC 1017, SPC 1065 or SPC 1608. This course will examine the process of communication within organizations. The topics of message dissemination, interpersonal communication, work group interaction, and nonverbal communication will be analyzed as to their impact on individuals and the organization. Emphasis will be placed on practical application techniques for diagnosing and resolving organizational communication problems. This course will also have a major writing requirement focusing on practical business writing techniques. 47 contact hours.

COM 3441 GROUP COMMUNICATION AND TEAM INTERACTION 3 credits

Prerequisite: COM 3120 or permission of the Dean. This course explores communication within groups and teams for use in academic, professional, and social situations. Topics include verbal and nonverbal communication within groups, the structure and environment of groups, group roles, leadership, conflict management, and decision making in groups and teams. A major course requirement is a formal group presentation and a written analysis of the group processes and experiences. 47 contact hours.

COM 3604 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMUNICATION 3 credits

Prerequisite: SPC 1017, SPC 1608 or SPC 1065 or Honors and admission into the Sustainability Management BAS Program. This course examines environmental communication for sustainable/green and environmental careers and practices. Topics include the rhetoric of environmental issues, the application of the transactional human communication model to advocacy campaigns, developing and conveying possible solutions, managing conflict between stakeholders, assessing green marketing and corporate campaigns, and developing persuasive techniques. A major course requirement is to present a formal proposal and persuasive presentation based an environmental practice or initiative.  47 contact hours.