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Communication Major

Description

The major explores communication in a variety of contexts ranging from interpersonal communication to mass persuasion and the social influence of media. Students investigate a variety of communication activities with learning experiences in theory, application of theory, and performance. The major’s two available specialties permit students to develop a program of study in those aspects of communication studies that suit their academic interests and career goals.

Admission to the Program

Any undergraduate student can declare a major in communication.

Program Requirements

Students studying the major in communication pursue either a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree and must complete the corresponding degree's requirements.

Students must complete 36 credits in the program, with at least 21 credits in courses numbered 300–499. The student majoring in communication, in addition to completing the 9- credit communication studies core, must select one of the two 27-credit specialties offered in the major. At least 15 of the 36 credits in communication studies must be taken at Brockport. In addition, students must complete a course of study in a disciplinary area outside the Department of Communication. Typically, students complete a minor (normally 18-21 credits) or a second major (normally 30-36 credits).

In lieu of a minor or second major in another discipline, students may elect, with department approval, a contractual program consisting of a minimum of 18 credits of courses in an area not identified as a formal minor or major at Brockport. Study of a foreign language other than Spanish or French (in which minors are offered), bilingual-multicultural studies or foreign cultural studies are encouraged for such a program.

Students must complete CMC 201 Public Speaking with a grade of "C" or higher.

Majors are required to complete one of two 27-credit specialties, a 9-credit common core, and either a minor or a second major in a discipline other than communication or journalism and broadcasting.

Communication Studies Core (9 credits)

  • CMC201 Public Speaking

Communication Tracks (27 credits)

Students complete one of the following tracks.

Public and Mediated Communication Track

  • CMC411 Rhetorical Criticism
  • CMC492 Theories of Rhetoric

Interpersonal and Organizational Communication Track:

  • CMC273 Interpersonal Communication
  • CMC377 Organizational Communication
  • CMC473 Theories of Communication

Student Learning Outcomes

At the end of the program, students will be able to:

  1. Analyze communication theories, principles, and/or practices in order to improve critical thinking and communication skills.
  2. Apply communication theories, principles, and/or practices to a variety of mediums and audiences.
  3. Deliver effective oral and/or mediated messages employing the standards of the appropriate field or medium of communication.
  4. Deliver written messages employing the standards of the appropriate field or medium of communication.
  5. Critically evaluate messages employing the standards of the appropriate field or medium of communication.
  6. Employ skills and principles needed to perform effectively in their professional, personal, and/or civic lives.
  7. Communicate in ways that value people and groups from diverse backgrounds.

Department of Communication

Department Chair: Monica Brasted
Location: Holmes 227
Visit Website
Email: nprell@brockport.edu
Phone: (585) 395-2511
Fax: (585) 395-5771

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Iskra A Alexandrov MEE
 (Sofia University)  
Director of Broadcast Operations
Matthew  Althouse Ph.D
 (Louisiana State University + Agricultural + Mechan)  
Associate Professor
Carol A Babcock MA
 (SUNY College At Brockport)  
Lecturer
Virginia  Bacheler MS
 (Syracuse University)  
Associate Professor and Associate Dean
James  Bareis BS
 (SUNY College At Brockport)  
Television Services Coordinator
Keri  Barone MA
 (SUNY College At Brockport)  
Adjunct Lecturer
Monica C Brasted Ph.D
 (Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus)  
Associate Professor and Chair
Anastasia M Brencher BA
 (SUNY College At Cortland)  
Teaching Assistant
Joseph L Chesebro EDD
 (West Virginia University)  
Associate Professor
Helen J Cheves MA
 (SUNY College At Brockport)  
Adjunct Lecturer
Thomas R Clark MA
 (SUNY College At Brockport)  
Adjunct Lecturer
Marsha  Ducey 
Visiting Assistant Professor
Carvin  Eison MA
 (SUNY At Buffalo)  
Associate Professor
Nancy J Fordham 
Secretary 1
Agathi  Georgiou MA
 (SUNY College At Brockport)  
Adjunct Lecturer
Dale T Hartnett MBA
 (Rochester Institute Of Technology)  
Lecturer
Ginni  Jurkowski MA
 (SUNY College At Brockport)  
Lecturer (csl)
Michael  Leonard MFA
 (SUNY College At Brockport)  
Adjunct Lecturer
Alexander  Lyon Ph.D
 (University Of Colorado At Boulder)  
Associate Professor
Mary E McCrank MA
 (SUNY College At Brockport)  
Visiting Assistant Professor
Robert  Mejia Ph.D
 (University Of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign)  
Assistant Professor
Andrea C Newman MS
 (SUNY College At Brockport)  
Adjunct Lecturer
Megan  O'Hearn BA
 (Roberts Wesleyan College)  
Teaching Assistant
Virginia M Orzel MFA
 (Rochester Institute Of Technology)  
Associate Professor
Roseann  Pluretti MA
 (SUNY College At Brockport)  
Adjunct Lecturer
Donna  Rossi MA
 (SUNY College At Brockport)  
Lecturer
Kurt W Schenk BA
 (Saint John Fisher College)  
Adjunct Lecturer
Elizabeth  Thorpe Ph.D
 (Texas A+M University)  
Assistant Professor
Justin  Walden Ph.D
 (Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus)  
Assistant Professor
Kimberly  Zingaro MS
 (Nazareth College Of Rochester)  
Lecturer