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CM 111
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COMMUNICATION PROGRAM AND PROFESSION
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5
COMMUNICATION PROGRAM AND PROFESSION
This course introduces students to the
communication field and the Kaplan University Bachelor of Science
in Communication degree program. The field of study, skill sets,
and the process of commu-nication will be discussed. Students
will research the communication degree and class offerings along
with their professional and personal goals in order to map out
their specific degree plan.
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CM 115
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COMMUNICATION-CONCEPTS AND SKILLS
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5
COMMUNICATION-CONCEPTS AND SKILLS
Being able to communicate effectively in an
information-based and globally connected society is a necessary
and vital part of all professions. This course introduces basic
communication skills, why intended messages often get
misunderstood, how linguistic, cultural, gender, and social
differences impact communication, and how to effectively and
ethically use technology as a communication tool. Students will
be introduced to the knowledge and skills necessary to understand
communication and to effectively communicate in both professional
and personal applications.
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CM 202
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MASS MEDIA AND BROADCASTING
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5
MASS MEDIA AND BROADCASTING
This course examines the roles of creators,
consumers, and advertisers in a variety of mass media industries,
including print, radio, film, television, and the World Wide Web.
Discussions focus on the effects of technological advancements,
government and industry regulation, advertiser and consumer
feedback, and economic factors on mass media in the professional
world, as well as legal and ethical issues in mass communication
and industry.
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CM 206
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INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS
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5
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS
This course introduces students to the
principles of interpersonal communication and emphasizes how to
be a more effective communicator in professional and personal
situations. Emphasis is on interpersonal communication in varying
contexts, focusing on professional communication as well as
personal, social, and cultural dimensions. Topics include the
communication process, the influence of perception on
communication, verbal and nonverbal elements of interaction,
listening, the communication of emotions, conflict management,
and effective communication strategies.
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CM 208
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COMMUNICATION RESEARCH SKILLS
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5
COMMUNICATION RESEARCH SKILLS
This course introduces students to the
research methods used in the communication field and provides an
overview of both quantitative and qualitative processes and data
analysis. The research process is explored from conception to
completion and reporting the findings. Research challenges are
discussed along with ethical con¬siderations. There is an
emphasis on how research can be applied to a wide variety of
communication questions and problems.
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CM 214
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PUBLIC SPEAKING FOR THE PROFESSIONAL
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5
PUBLIC SPEAKING FOR THE PROFESSIONAL
This course provides students with practical
advice and essential skills for public speaking in a variety of
professional settings. Students will learn how to create
presentations that are organized, well researched and persuasive.
In addition to learning how to be effective oral communicators,
students will explore how to address diverse audiences and
analyze the impact of their communication in terms of
persuasiveness, ethical considerations, and intended purpose.
They will create and deliver presentations on diverse topics to
an array of audiences and critique examples from professional
speeches to understand what constitutes effective
speaking.
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CM 240
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TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION
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5
TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION
This course is an introduction to various
writing formats and styles designed specifically to facilitate
workplace communication. Students will study and practice
audience analysis, and evaluate the components of successful
business correspondence, technical reports, instructions,
proposals, and presentations. Students create a portfolio of
technical documents written for professional audiences, and
demonstrate proficiency in technology and research, document
design, and organization and writing style consistent with
business and technical communication.
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PS 124
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INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY
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5
INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY
This course provides a broad introduction to
the field of psychology, one of the social sciences. Students
will be introduced to a range of topics that offer insight into
human thought and actions, including what motivate us to study
human behavior, ethical decisions, problem solving, and theories
on memory, learning, intelligence, and personality. This course
will highlight the use of critical thinking and the application
of the concepts. In addition, it will draw on practical
psychological concepts related to students' personal and
professional relationships.
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CM 305
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COMMUNICATING IN A DIVERSE SOCIETY
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6
COMMUNICATING IN A DIVERSE SOCIETY
This course provides students with the
knowledge and skills necessary to communicate in a multicultural
society. Students will analyze linguistic, cultural, and social
differences and their impact on communication. The course will
also address barriers to communication as well as the skills and
concepts needed for effective communication outside of one's
primary culture.
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CM 310
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COMMUNICATION AND CONFLICT
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6
COMMUNICATION AND CONFLICT
This course focuses on the nature of
communication and conflict in interpersonal and organizational
contexts. Students learn to apply theories of conflict and
conflict resolution with an emphasis on ways to manage conflict
in order to create more productive and satisfying interpersonal
and professional relationships.
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CM 313
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TOOLS FOR THE DIGITAL AGE
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6
TOOLS FOR THE DIGITAL AGE
This course introduces students to the
concepts necessary for effectively using new technologies and
digital tools. By applying these concepts to the communication
context (purpose, audience), students will be able to decide what
tools are most appropriate. Students will also practice using a
variety of digital tools and new technologies and reflect on how
they affect communication.
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CM 315
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GROUP DYNAMICS AND TEAM BUILDING
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6
GROUP DYNAMICS AND TEAM BUILDING
Group dynamics and team building come into
play whether working together as a team of professional
colleagues or as a family. This course is designed to help
students learn to communicate effectively and ethically in
different group settings. By participating in real-world group
projects, students will critically examine how members of a team
can successfully interact, collaborate, and make decisions.
Students also will reflect on their personal role in the group
process.
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CM 405
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COMMUNICATING PERSUASIVELY
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6
COMMUNICATING PERSUASIVELY
Students will explore the role of persuasion
in various communication contexts. They will analyze the factors
that lead to the adoption of an idea, attitude, or action and the
role of emotional appeal, credibility, and language in this
process. The concepts and theories studied in the course will be
applied to crafting persuasive messages appropriate for different
contexts.
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CM 410
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ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION
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6
ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION
This course focuses on the foundation, study,
and implementation of effective organizational communication.
Different theories will be identified, discussed, and critiqued.
Students will study the major components of organizational
communication including leadership, conflict and conflict
management, teamwork, and ethics. Additionally, students will
read and critique case studies showing organizational
communication in professional applications.
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CM 460
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STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION
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6
STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION
Rhetoric is the art of composing and analyzing
effective discourse. Students will study rhetori¬cal principles
and apply them to the processes of analyzing and producing
discourse in a variety of contexts. Using rhetorical principles,
students will evaluate the effectiveness of discourse for
particular purposes and audiences. In addition to analyzing
discourse, students will apply the principles they are learning
to their own discourse and to the process of creating meaning in
a variety of contexts.
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CM 499
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BACHELOR'S CAPSTONE IN COMMUNICATION
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6
BACHELOR'S CAPSTONE IN COMMUNICATION
This capstone course is the culminating experience for the Bachelor of Science in Communication. This course builds on the concepts of all the courses students have taken within the program of study. The capstone course provides students with the opportunity to integrate and synthesize the knowledge and skills acquired throughout their coursework in an original comprehensive project, and to assess their level of mastery of the stated outcomes of their degree program.
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