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Field Description
Students examine the theory and practice of communication in a variety of contexts, including business and nonprofit organizations, small groups, the mass media, and video- and computer-based media. Under the auspices of the department, students acquire the knowledge base and analytical skills necessary to become effective communicators within an increasingly intercultural business and public environment. Courses are intended to serve the general student population as well as those students who have selected the corporate communication specialization of the business communication major.
The Majors
Fall 2017 - Business Communication Major with a Specialization in Corporate Communication (See below for changes to the Major that will take place in spring 2018.)
The business communication major is designed for students who are interested in careers in business journalism, corporate communication, or graphic communication. Because the business communication field is essentially interdisciplinary in nature, the program integrates courses from several departments in the Weissman School of Arts and Sciences and the Zicklin School of Business.
The corporate communication specialization prepares students for careers as communication specialists in business, industry, government, and nonprofit organizations in such fields as media relations, investor relations, corporate advertising, and employee communication. Interested students should contact the Department of Communication Studies at 646-312-3720.
The major also offers specializations in graphic communication (see the Department of Fine and Performing Arts listing) and business writing (see the Department of Journalism and the Writing Professions listing).
Program Prerequisites 12 credits
Introduction to Information Systems and Technologies (Students must complete as a course prerequisite) | 3 credits | |
Fundamentals of Management | 3 credits | |
Marketing Foundations | 3 credits | |
Business Statistics I | 3 credits | |
or |
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Statistics for Social Science | 3 credits | |
or |
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Micro-Economics | 3 credits | |
or |
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Macro-Economics | 3 credits | |
| or | ||
Current Economic Problems | 3 credits |
Major/Specialization: 30 credits
Interdisciplinary Core 12 credits
Business Communication
Business Communication | 3 credits |
Marketing/Advertising
Choose one course:
Advertising and Marketing Communications | 3 credits | |
Marketing Research (Students must complete as a course prerequisite) | 3 credits | |
Consumer Behavior | 3 credits |
Management
Choose one course:
Business or Arts and Sciences Elective
One business or arts and sciences elective (at the 2000-level or above) to be selected upon consultation with the program advisor and with the advisor's approval.
Specialization Requirements 18 credits
Required Courses 9 credits
Managerial Communication Within Organizations | 3 credits | |
Communication for Executives | 3 credits | |
Internship in Business and Public Communication | 3 credits |
Electives 9 credits
Communication and Advocacy in Business and Public Affairs | 3 credits | |
Communication Law and Free Speech | 3 credits | |
| Introduction to Digital Communication and Culture | 3 credits | |
The Ethics of Image Making: Film, Television, and Digital Media | 3 credits | |
Video Communication and Production | 3 credits | |
Media Analysis and Criticism | 3 credits | |
Studies in Electronic Media | 3 credits | |
| American Public Address | 3 credits | |
American Television Programming | 3 credits | |
Intercultural Communication | 3 credits | |
Persuasion | 3 credits | |
Argumentation and Debate | 3 credits | |
| Elements of Legal Argumentation | 3 credits | |
Interpersonal and Group Communication | 3 credits | |
International Communication | 3 credits | |
Interpersonal Communication | 3 credits | |
Group Communication | 3 credits | |
Gender, Ethnicity, and Race in Communication | 3 credits | |
| Virtual Teamwork | 3 credits | |
Organizations in International Development | 3 credits | |
| Contemporary Issues in Digital Media | 3 credits | |
Markets, Media, and Meaning | 3 credits | |
Principles of Public Relations | 3 credits | |
Corporate Communication | 3 credits | |
Public Relations Writing | 3 credits | |
Public Relations Campaigns | 3 credits | |
Advanced Video Communication and Production | 3 credits | |
Selected Topics | variable | |
Topics in Communication Studies | 3 credits | |
| Language and Social Interaction | 3 credits | |
| Communication Research Strategies | 3 credits |
Effective Spring 2018 - Business Communication Major with a Specialization in Corporate Communication
The business communication major is designed for students who are interested in careers in business journalism, corporate communication, or graphic communication. Because the business communication field is essentially interdisciplinary in nature, the program integrates courses from several departments in the Weissman School of Arts and Sciences and the Zicklin School of Business.
The corporate communication specialization prepares students for careers as communication specialists in business, industry, government, and nonprofit organizations in such fields as media relations, investor relations, corporate advertising, and employee communication. Interested students should contact the Department of Communication Studies at 646-312-3720.
The major also offers specializations in graphic communication (see the Department of Fine and Performing Arts listing) and business writing (see the Department of Journalism and the Writing Professions listing).
Program Prerequisites 15 credits
| Introduction to Business | 3 credits | |
| or | ||
| Business Fundamentals: The Contemporary Business Landscape | 3 credits | |
Introduction to Information Systems and Technologies | 3 credits | |
Fundamentals of Management | 3 credits | |
Marketing Foundations | 3 credits | |
Business Statistics I | 3 credits | |
or |
| |
Statistics for Social Science | 3 credits | |
or |
| |
Micro-Economics | 3 credits | |
or |
| |
Macro-Economics | 3 credits | |
| or | ||
Current Economic Problems | 3 credits |
Major/Specialization: 30 credits
Interdisciplinary Core 12 credits
Business Communication
Business Communication | 3 credits |
Marketing/Advertising
Choose one course:
Advertising and Marketing Communications | 3 credits | |
Marketing Research (Students must complete as a course prerequisite) | 3 credits | |
Consumer Behavior | 3 credits |
Management
Choose one course:
Ethics
Ethics and Critical Thinking | 3 credits |
Specialization Requirements 18 credits
Required Courses 9 credits
| Managerial Communication Within Organizations | 3 credits | |
| Communication for Executives | 3 credits | |
| Internship in Business and Public Communication | 3 credits |
Electives 9 credits
Communication and Advocacy in Business and Public Affairs | 3 credits | |
Communication Law and Free Speech | 3 credits | |
| Introduction to Digital Communication and Culture | 3 credits | |
The Ethics of Image Making: Film, Television, and Digital Media | 3 credits | |
Video Communication and Production | 3 credits | |
Media Analysis and Criticism | 3 credits | |
Studies in Electronic Media | 3 credits | |
| Classical Rhetoric | 3 credits | |
| American Public Address | 3 credits | |
American Television Programming | 3 credits | |
Intercultural Communication | 3 credits | |
Persuasion | 3 credits | |
Argumentation and Debate | 3 credits | |
| Elements of Legal Argumentation | 3 credits | |
Interpersonal and Group Communication | 3 credits | |
International Communication | 3 credits | |
Interpersonal Communication | 3 credits | |
Group Communication | 3 credits | |
Gender, Ethnicity, and Race in Communication | 3 credits | |
| Virtual Teamwork | 3 credits | |
Organizations in International Development | 3 credits | |
| Gender Communication | 3 credits | |
| Nonverbal Communication | 3 credits | |
| Contemporary Issues in Digital Media | 3 credits | |
Markets, Media, and Meaning | 3 credits | |
Principles of Public Relations | 3 credits | |
Corporate Communication | 3 credits | |
Public Relations Writing | 3 credits | |
Public Relations Campaigns | 3 credits | |
Advanced Video Communication and Production | 3 credits | |
Selected Topics | variable | |
Topics in Communication Studies | 3 credits | |
| Language and Social Interaction | 3 credits | |
| Communication Research Strategies | 3 credits |
Fall 2017 - Communication Studies Major (See below for changes to the Major that will take place in spring 2018.)
With Specializations in:
- Interpersonal and Group Communication
- Intercultural and International Communication
- Rhetoric and Public Advocacy
- Digital Communication and Culture
Communication Studies (CS) is both a scholarly and professional academic field that focuses on processes of communication ranging from the spoken word to global media in interpersonal, organizational, cultural, political, and international contexts.
The major is an ideal springboard for a variety of graduate degrees and - due to the spread of globalization and digital communication - the basis for an increasing number of new careers.
Interested students should contact the Department of Communication Studies at 646-312-3720 or visit the department's website.
Required Course | ||
| Introduction to Communication Studies | 3 credits | |
| Foundation Courses Choose one course each from the three areas that are not your concentration (9 credits) | ||
Interpersonal and Group Communication | ||
| Interpersonal Communication | 3 credits | |
| Group Communication | 3 credits | |
Intercultural and International Communication | ||
| Intercultural Communication | 3 credits | |
| International Communication | 3 credits | |
Rhetoric and Public Advocacy | ||
Communication Law and Free Speech () | 3 credits | |
| Persuasion | 3 credits | |
Digital Communication and Culture | ||
| Introduction to Digital Communication and Culture | 3 credits | |
Studies in Electronic Media | 3 credits | |
| Concentrations | Choose one of the following (12 credits) | |
Interpersonal and Group Communication | ||
Interpersonal Communication | 3 credits | |
| Plus three of the following: | ||
| Group Communication | 3 credits | |
| Gender, Ethnicity, and Race in Communication | 3 credits | |
| Virtual Teamwork | 3 credits | |
Selected Topics * (Subject to departmental approval. Please check the departmental website for approved courses in this concentration) | 3 credits | |
Topics in Communication Studies (Subject to departmental approval. Please check the departmental website for approved courses in this concentration) | 3 credits | |
Language and Social Interaction | 3 credits | |
Intercultural and International Communication | ||
| Intercultural Communication | 3 credits | |
| Plus three of the following: | ||
| International Communication | 3 credits | |
Gender, Ethnicity, and Race in Communication | 3 credits | |
| Virtual Teamwork | 3 credits | |
Organizations in International Development | 3 credits | |
| The Globalization of English (, ) | 3 credits | |
Selected Topics * (Subject to departmental approval. Please check the departmental website for approved courses in this concentration) | 3 credits | |
Topics in Communication Studies (Subject to departmental approval. Please check the departmental website for approved courses in this concentration) | 3 credits | |
Language and Social Interaction | 3 credits | |
Rhetoric and Public Advocacy |
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| Communication Law and Free Speech () | 3 credits | |
| Plus three of the following: | ||
| Classical Rhetoric | 3 credits | |
American Public Address | 3 credits | |
| Modern Frontiers of Rhetoric | 3 credits | |
| Persuasion | 3 credits | |
| Argumentation and Debate | 3 credits | |
| Elements of Legal Argumentation | 3 credits | |
Markets, Media, and Meaning | 3 credits | |
Selected Topics * (Subject to departmental approval. Please check the departmental website for approved courses in this concentration) | 3 credits | |
Digital Communication and Culture | ||
| Introduction to Digital Communication and Culture | 3 credits | |
| Plus three of the following: | ||
| Ethics of Image Making: Film, Television, and Digital Media | 3 credits | |
Media Analysis and Criticism | 3 credits | |
| Studies in Electronic Media | 3 credits | |
| American Television Programming | 3 credits | |
| International Communication | 3 credits | |
| Contemporary Issues in Digital Media | 3 credits | |
Markets, Media, and Meaning | 3 credits | |
Selected Topics * (Subject to departmental approval. Please check the departmental website for approved courses in this concentration) | 3 credits | |
| Communication Studies Electives | Choose any two COM courses at the 3000-level or above | 6 credits |
| Especially recommended: | 3 credits | |
| Communication Research Strategies | 3 credits | |
| Internship in Business and Public Communication | 3 credits | |
| * Students may enroll in COM 4101 more than once if the topic is different. | ||
Effective Spring 2018 - Communication Studies Major with Specializations in
- Interpersonal and Group Communication
- Intercultural and International Communication
- Rhetoric and Public Advocacy
- Digital Communication and Culture
Communication Studies (CS) is both a scholarly and professional academic field that focuses on processes of communication ranging from the spoken word to global media in interpersonal, organizational, cultural, political, and international contexts.
The major is an ideal springboard for a variety of graduate degrees and - due to the spread of globalization and digital communication - the basis for an increasing number of new careers.
Interested students should contact the Department of Communication Studies at 646-312-3720 or visit the department's website.
| Program Prerequisite | ||
| Ethics and Critical Thinking | 3 credits | |
| Required Course | ||
| Introduction to Communication Studies | 3 credits | |
| Foundation Courses Choose one course each from the three areas that are not your concentration (9 credits) | ||
Interpersonal and Group Communication | ||
| Interpersonal Communication | 3 credits | |
| Group Communication | 3 credits | |
Intercultural and International Communication | ||
| Intercultural Communication | 3 credits | |
| International Communication | 3 credits | |
Rhetoric and Public Advocacy | ||
Communication Law and Free Speech () | 3 credits | |
| Persuasion | 3 credits | |
Digital Communication and Culture | ||
| Introduction to Digital Communication and Culture | 3 credits | |
Studies in Electronic Media | 3 credits | |
| Concentrations | Choose one of the following (12 credits) | |
Interpersonal and Group Communication | ||
Interpersonal Communication | 3 credits | |
| Plus three of the following: | ||
| Group Communication | 3 credits | |
| Gender, Ethnicity, and Race in Communication | 3 credits | |
| Virtual Teamwork | 3 credits | |
| Gender Communication | 3 credits | |
| Nonverbal Communication | 3 credits | |
Selected Topics * (Subject to departmental approval. Please check the departmental website for approved courses in this concentration) | 3 credits | |
Topics in Communication Studies (Subject to departmental approval. Please check the departmental website for approved courses in this concentration) | 3 credits | |
Language and Social Interaction | 3 credits | |
Intercultural and International Communication | ||
| Intercultural Communication | 3 credits | |
| Plus three of the following: | ||
| International Communication | 3 credits | |
Gender, Ethnicity, and Race in Communication | 3 credits | |
| Virtual Teamwork | 3 credits | |
| Gender Communication | 3 credits | |
Organizations in International Development | 3 credits | |
| The Globalization of English (, ) | 3 credits | |
Selected Topics * (Subject to departmental approval. Please check the departmental website for approved courses in this concentration) | 3 credits | |
Topics in Communication Studies (Subject to departmental approval. Please check the departmental website for approved courses in this concentration) | 3 credits | |
Language and Social Interaction | 3 credits | |
Rhetoric and Public Advocacy |
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| Communication Law and Free Speech () | 3 credits | |
| Plus three of the following: | ||
| Classical Rhetoric | 3 credits | |
American Public Address | 3 credits | |
| Modern Frontiers of Rhetoric | 3 credits | |
| Persuasion | 3 credits | |
| Argumentation and Debate | 3 credits | |
| Elements of Legal Argumentation | 3 credits | |
Markets, Media, and Meaning | 3 credits | |
Selected Topics * (Subject to departmental approval. Please check the departmental website for approved courses in this concentration) | 3 credits | |
Digital Communication and Culture | ||
| Introduction to Digital Communication and Culture | 3 credits | |
| Plus three of the following: | ||
| Ethics of Image Making: Film, Television, and Digital Media | 3 credits | |
| Video Communication and Production | 3 credits | |
Media Analysis and Criticism | 3 credits | |
| Studies in Electronic Media | 3 credits | |
| American Television Programming | 3 credits | |
| International Communication | 3 credits | |
| Contemporary Issues in Digital Media | 3 credits | |
Markets, Media, and Meaning | 3 credits | |
| Advanced Video Communication and Production | 3 credits | |
Selected Topics * (Subject to departmental approval. Please check the departmental website for approved courses in this concentration) | 3 credits | |
| Communication Studies Electives | Choose any two COM courses at the 3000-level or above | 6 credits |
| Especially recommended: | 3 credits | |
| Communication Research Strategies | 3 credits | |
| Internship in Business and Public Communication | 3 credits | |
| * Students may enroll in COM 4101 more than once if the topic is different. | ||
The Minor
A minor in the Department of Communication Studies provides students with a concentration in an area of study of acknowledged importance to every career path. The minor consists of two courses at the 3000-level or above from the list below and one of the communication studies capstone courses:
; ; or . While students may elect any two courses listed below, possible areas of concentration include the following: corporate communication, media studies, interpersonal and intercultural communication, and public communication.Choose any two courses from those listed:
Communication Law and Free Speech | 3 credits | |
| Introduction to Digital Communication and Culture | 3 credits | |
The Ethics of Image Making: Film, Television, and Digital Media | 3 credits | |
Video Communication and Production | 3 credits | |
Media Analysis and Criticism | 3 credits | |
Speech Composition and Delivery | 3 credits | |
Studies in Electronic Media | 3 credits | |
| Classical Rhetoric | 3 credits | |
| American Public Address | 3 credits | |
| Modern Frontiers of Rhetoric | 3 credits | |
American Television Programming | 3 credits | |
Managerial Communication Within Organizations | 3 credits | |
Intercultural Communication | 3 credits | |
Persuasion | 3 credits | |
Argumentation and Debate | 3 credits | |
| Elements of Legal Argumentation | 3 credits | |
Interpersonal and Group Communication | 3 credits | |
International Communication | 3 credits | |
Interpersonal Communication | 3 credits | |
Group Communication | 3 credits | |
Gender, Ethnicity, and Race in Communication | 3 credits | |
| Virtual Teamwork | 3 credits | |
| Gender Communication | 3 credits | |
| Nonverbal Communication | 3 credits | |
Organizations in International Development | 3 credits | |
Communication for Executives | 3 credits | |
| Contemporary Issues in Digital Media | 3 credits | |
Markets, Media, and Meaning | 3 credits | |
Business Communication | 3 credits | |
Principles of Public Relations | 3 credits | |
Corporate Communication | 3 credits | |
Public Relations Writing | 3 credits | |
Public Relations Campaigns | 3 credits | |
Advanced Video Communication and Production | 3 credits | |
Advanced Speech Writing | 3 credits | |
Selected Topics | variable |
Complete the minor with one of the following communication studies capstone courses:
Topics in Communication Studies | 3 credits | |
| Language and Social Interaction | 3 credits | |
Communication Research Strategies | 3 credits |
Courses
Courses in Communication Studies (COM)
Speech Communication | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Introduction to Communication Studies | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Intensive Voice and Diction | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Communication and Advocacy in Business and Public Affairs | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Information and Society ( ), () | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Communication Law and Free Speech | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
| Introduction to Digital Communication and Culture | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
The Ethics of Image Making: Film, Television, and Digital Media | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Video Communication and Production | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Media Analysis and Criticism | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Speech Composition and Delivery | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Studies in Electronic Media | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Speaking to the Camera | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
| American Public Address | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
American Television Programming | 4 hours; 3 credits | |
Managerial Communication Within Organizations | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Intercultural Communication | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Persuasion | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Argumentation and Debate | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
| Elements of Legal Argumentation | 3 hours' 3 credits | |
Interpersonal and Group Communication | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
International Communication | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Interpersonal Communication | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Group Communication | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Gender, Ethnicity, and Race in Communication | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
| Virtual Teamwork | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
| Gender Communication | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
| Nonverbal Communication | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Organizations in International Development | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Communication for Executives | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
| Contemporary Issues in Digital Media | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Markets, Media, and Meaning | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Business Communication ( ) | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Introduction to Linguistics and Language Learning ( ) | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
The Structure and History of English ( ) | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Principles of Public Relations | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Corporate Communication | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Public Relations Writing | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Public Relations Campaigns | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
The Globalization of English ( ), () | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Advanced Video Communication and Production | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Advanced Speech Writing | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Selected Topics | Hours and credits to be arranged | |
Selected Topics | Hours and credits to be arranged | |
Topics in Communication Studies | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
| Language and Social Interaction | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
| Communication Research Strategies | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Independent Study I | Hours and credits to be arranged | |
Independent Study II | Hours and credits to be arranged | |
Internship in Business and Public Communication | 8 - 10 hours plus periodic conferences with internship coordinator; 3 credits | |
Internship in Business and Public Communication | 8 - 10 hours plus periodic conferences with internship coordinator; 3 credits | |
Honors in Communication Studies I | 3 hours; 3 credits per semester | |
Honors in Communication Studies II | 3 hours; 3 credits per semester |