About the Program
This program meets the lower division major preparation for Communication Studies at CSU, Chico. Visit website for details www.assist.org
This program offers vital communication skills that are in demand by virtually every company and most organizations. Students with a degree in Communication Studies are prepared to succeed in numerous professions; in fact, many studies cite "effective communication" as the number one skill in demand in today's workplace. Students majoring in Communication Studies explore communication theories and skills needed in our complex world. These include: oral and written communication, critical thinking, interpersonal communication, gender and communication, intercultural awareness and sensitivity, and effective group interaction, among others.
Program Requirements
Program Goal: Local
GE Pattern(s): Butte Local, CSU, IGETC
Program Code: 19042.00AA
Program Learning Outcome(s):
Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:
Demonstrate communication skills to connect, work and play well with others.
Communicate ethically.
Research, organize, and create messages using appropriate resources.
Effectively present formal and informal communication adapted to a variety of audiences and contexts.
Demonstrate critical thinking.
Unit(s): 3.00
Transfer Status: CSU/UC
Contact Hours:
51.00 hours Lecture
Out of Class Hours: 102.00
Total Course Hours: 153.00
This course is the study of theory and research findings and their application to communication in a variety of small group contexts. It emphasizes group discussion for problem solving, leadership, listening, information gathering, analysis, conflict management, decision making, and public speaking. This class is designed to be experiential and exposes students to small group communication theory and public speaking fundamentals within the context of their own small group interactions, evaluation of group communication processes, activities and presentations in classroom settings and real-world environments. (C-ID COMM 140).
Unit(s): 3.00
Transfer Status: CSU/UC
Contact Hours:
51.00 hours Lecture
Out of Class Hours: 102.00
Total Course Hours: 153.00
This course provides an introduction to intercultural communication in domestic and/or global contexts. Students will develop knowledge, attitudes, and skills to become more effective intercultural communicators. Students will explore the influence of cultures, languages, and social patterns on how members of groups relate among themselves and with members of different ethnic and cultural groups. The course also focuses on the theory and knowledge of effective communication within and between cultures, as well as the appreciation and comparison of communication among diverse groups within the larger context of American culture. (C-ID COMM 150).
Unit(s): 3.00
Transfer Status: CSU/UC
Contact Hours:
51.00 hours Lecture
Out of Class Hours: 102.00
Total Course Hours: 153.00
This course examines interpersonal communication theories and research and their application to communication in interpersonal relationships in personal and professional contexts. Emphasis is placed on the psychological, social, cultural and linguistic factors that affect person-to-person communication. Subjects covered include communication, psychological and/or sociological theories, principles and research relating to ethical interpersonal interactions, listening, verbal and nonverbal communication, communication climate, conflict resolution, self-awareness/self-concept, perception, emotional intelligence, and relationship formation, development, maintenance, and termination (C-ID COMM 130).
Unit(s): 3.00
Transfer Status: CSU
Contact Hours:
25.50 hours Lecture
/ 76.50 hours Lab
Out of Class Hours: 51.00
Total Course Hours: 153.00
This course prepares students for intercollegiate speech and debate tournaments and/or community events. Preparation includes practice, research, writing and participation in a variety of public presentations and intercollegiate speech and debate tournaments. Community events, as well as forensics events, such as debate, platform, limited preparation, oral interpretation, and readers' theatre are emphasized. This course may be repeated 3 times. (C-ID COMM 160B).
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 2 or ENGL 3
Unit(s): 3.00
Transfer Status: CSU/UC
Contact Hours:
51.00 hours Lecture
Out of Class Hours: 102.00
Total Course Hours: 153.00
This course presents basic argumentation theory including identifying fallacies in reasoning and language, testing evidence and sources, advancing a reasoned position, and defending and refuting arguments, and ethical responsibilities of advocacy. Methods of critical inquiry and advocacy are emphasized via the written preparation and oral presentation of cases for and against propositions or points of view through debate and public address. (C-ID COMM 120).
Unit(s): 3.00
Transfer Status: CSU/UC
Contact Hours:
51.00 hours Lecture
Out of Class Hours: 102.00
Total Course Hours: 153.00
The course focuses on theory and techniques of public speaking in a democratic society via discovery, development, and criticism of ideas in public discourse through research, reasoning, organization, composition, presentation, and evaluation of various types of speeches including informative and persuasive speeches. (C-ID COMM 110).
Unit(s): 3.00
Transfer Status: CSU/UC
Contact Hours:
51.00 hours Lecture
Out of Class Hours: 102.00
Total Course Hours: 153.00
This is an Honors level introductory Public Speaking course. The course focuses on theory and techniques of public speaking in a democratic society via discovery, development, and criticism of ideas in public discourse through research, reasoning, organization, composition, presentation, and evaluation of various types of speeches including informative and persuasive speeches. Graded only. (C-ID COMM 110).
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Contacts
Deb McCabe, Chair
(530) 879-4341
Department Office: LRC 304
(530) 895-2471
Counseling and Advising:
(530) 895-2378
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