Department e-newsletter:
May 2008
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Department of Communication
Communication Studies Track
BA or BS in Communication
Minor in Communication
The Communication Studies major explores human communication in a variety of contexts, including interpersonal, public, mediated, and cross-cultural settings, and examines the social influence of language and media. Students investigate a variety of communication practices with learning experiences in theory, history, criticism, application and performance.
Major in Communication Studies Degree Requirements: Students must complete 36-credit hours in the major, with at least 21-credit hours in upper-division courses (300-499). The Communication Studies major includes a required 9 credit hour Communication Studies Performance Core, and either a 27-credit hour Public and Mediated Communication Core or a 27-credit hour Interpersonal and Organizational Communication Core. At least 15 of the required 36 hours in Communication Studies courses must be taken at The College at Brockport. All students pursuing the major in Communication Studies must also complete a minor or a second major in a discipline outside the Communication Department.
Communication Internships: CMC 475 Communication Internship is offered every semester as well as during the summer and winter special sessions. Students must have completed a minimum of 54 credits hours (12 of them in Communication at The College at Brockport) and have a 3.0 GPA in the major, a 2.5 GPA overall. Students must apply to the internship coordinator at least 1/2 semester prior to the start of the anticipated internship. Students seeking placement outside of the greater Rochester area are strongly encouraged to apply at least 6 months in advance of the start of their anticipated internship. CMC 475 will count as an upper division course towards the 48 upper division credits required of all undergraduates. It will NOT count as an elective in the major. However, students must take the internship for a letter grade, thus it will count towards a student's major GPA. For application procedure, consult the department Web site.
Academic Planning: Use this checklist for tracking completion of your major or minor degree requirements. Courses are worth 3 credits unless indicated otherwise. Although the Department of Communication strives to maintain regular rotation of courses, the schedule is subject to change. In addition, ‘special topics’ elective courses may be occasionally offered as well as study abroad options. To take full advantage of the learning opportunities available to you, make an appointment to meet with your assigned advisor every semester.
Communication Studies Performance Core
(9 credit hours required)
| CMC 201 | Public Speaking (every semester; CMC majors and minors must pass this course with a C or better) |
Plus any two (2) of the following: |
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| CMC 309 | Speech Composition and Presentation (fall) |
| CMC 312 | Argumentation and Debate (fall) |
| CMC 317 | Interviewing (spring) |
| CMC 319 | Propaganda and Persuasion (every semester) |
| CMC 415 | Dynamic Speaking in Professional Contexts (fall; prerequisite CMC 316 or CMC 332)) |
| CMC 483 | Communication Training and Development (spring; instructor’s approval required) |
Public & Mediated Communication
(27 credit hours required)
Three (3) core courses: |
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| CMC 211 | Protest and Public Opinion (every semester) |
| OR | |
| CMC 219 | Advertising, Mass Persuasion and the Consumer (every semester) |
| AND | |
| CMC 411 | Rhetorical Criticism (spring) |
| CMC 492 | Theories of Rhetoric (fall ) |
Three (3) courses from the following: |
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| CMC 332 | Public Relations Principles and Practices (spring) |
| CMC 334 | Public Relations Methods and Cases (fall; prerequisite CMC 332) |
| CMC 372 | Film as Social Commentary (fall; prerequisite junior status) |
| CMC 410 | Speakers, Campaigns and Movements (spring) |
| CMC 417 | Political Rhetoric in the Information Age (fall) |
| CMC 419 | Freedom of Expression (spring) |
| CMC 463 | Media and Society (spring; prerequisite junior status) |
| CMC 467 | Theories of Mass Communication (every semester) |
Three (3) courses from the following: |
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| CMC 273 | Interpersonal Communication (every semester) |
| CMC 377 | Organizational Communication (every semester) |
| CMC 473 | Theories of Communication (every semester) |
| CMC 478 | Advanced Organizational Communication (spring; prerequisite CMC 377) |
| CMC 479 | Conflict Management Through Communication (fall ) |
| CMC 480 | Advanced Interpersonal Communication (fall; prerequisite CMC 273) |
Interpersonal & Organizational Communication
(27 credit hours required)
Three (3) core courses: |
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| CMC 273 | Interpersonal Communication (every semester) |
| CMC 377 | Organizational Communication (every semester) |
| CMC 473 | Theories of Communication (every semester) |
Three (3) courses from the following: |
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| CMC 316 | Interpersonal Communication in Business and Professions (spring) |
| CMC 332 | Public Relations Principles and Practices (spring) |
| CMC 334 | Public Relations Methods and Cases (fall; prerequisite CMC 332) |
| CMC 432 | Public Relations Campaigns (spring; prerequisite: CMC 228 and CMC 332) |
| CMC 472 | Group Leadership (fall ) |
| CMC 475 | Communication Internship (every semester; application required) |
| CMC 478 | Advanced Organizational Communication (spring; prerequisite: CMC 377) |
| CMC 479 | Conflict Management Through Communication (fall) |
| CMC 480 | Advanced Interpersonal Communication (fall; prerequisite: CMC 273) |
Three (3) courses from the following: |
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| CMC 211 | Protest and Public Opinion (every semester) |
| OR | |
| CMC 219 | Advertising, Mass Persuasion and the Consumer (every semester) |
| CMC 410 | Speakers, Campaigns and Movements (spring) |
| CMC 411 | Rhetorical Criticism (spring) |
| CMC 417 | Political Rhetoric in the Information Age (fall) |
| CMC 419 | Freedom of Expression (spring) |
| CMC 463 | Media and Society (spring; prerequisite junior status) |
| CMC 492 | Theories of Rhetoric (fall ) |
Required Minor or Second Major in Outside Discipline
All students pursuing the major in Communication Studies must also complete a minor (normally 18-21 credit hours) or a second major (normally 30-36 credit hours) in a discipline outside the Communication Department.
In lieu of a minor or second major in another discipline, students may elect, with departmental approval, a contractual program consisting of a minimum of 18 credit hours in courses in an area not identified as a formal minor or major at Brockport. Study of a foreign language other than French or Spanish (in which minors are offered), bilingual-multicultural studies, or foreign cultural studies are encouraged.
Minor in Communication Studies
(18 credits)
Communication minors must complete a total of 18 credit hours, consisting of the 9–credit hour Communication Studies Performance Core and either the 9–credit hour Public and Mediated Communication Core or the 9–credit hour Interpersonal and Organization Communication Core. CMC 201 must be completed with a grade of ‘C’ or better.
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