Sample Undergraduate Course Syllabi

Below are sample course syllabi from past semesters.

Students are encouraged to look at the syllabi to get an idea of the work expectations for each course prior to enrollment. The actual syllabi for the courses may vary by instructor and semester. 

Past Syllabi

• COMM 102. Introduction to Communication. 3 Credits
• COMM 110. Fundamentals of Public Speaking. 3 Credits
• COMM 200. Writing for New and Traditional Media. 3 Credits
• COMM 206. Digital Communication: Fundamentals. 3 Credits
• COMM 212. Interpersonal Communication. 3 Credits
• COMM 246. News Writing Fundamentals in the Online World. 3 Credits
• COMM 294. Individual Research. 1-4 Credits
• COMM 305. Audio Production & Broadcasting. 3 Credits
• COMM 310. Media and Diversity. 3 Credits
• COMM 313. Persuasion. 3 Credits
• COMM 319. Digital Imaging Across Platforms. 3 Credits
• COMM 324. Feature and Opinion Writing. 3 Credits
• COMM 326. Content Creation for Social Media. 3 Credits
• COMM 328. Community Journalism. 3 Credits
• COMM 339. Digital Video Production. 3 Credits
• COMM 345. Social Media Strategy. 3 Credits
• COMM 346. Sports Communication. 3 Credits
• COMM 352. Writing for Advertising & Public Relations. 3 Credits
• COMM 360. Communicating Science. 3 Credits
• COMM 374. Principles of Strategic Communication. 3 Credits
• COMM 380. Health Communication. 3 Credits
• COMM 394. Readings/Projects in Communication. 1-6 Credits
• COMM 401. Organizational Communication. 3 Credits
• COMM 402. Intercultural/International Communication. 3 Credits
• COMM 404. Advertising and Society. 3 Credits
• COMM 405. Social Implications of the Information Society. 3 Credits
• COMM 406. Future of Communication Technology. 3 Credits
• COMM 410. Senior Capstone in Communication. 3 Credits
• COMM 430. AD/PR Campaigns. 3 Credits
• COMM 451. Risk and Crisis Communication. 3 Credits
• COMM 493. Instructional Experiences in Communication. 2 Credits
• COMM 494. Advanced Individual Research. 1-4 Credits
• COMM 497. Internship. 1-3 Credits
• COMM 499. Special Topics. 1-3 Credits.