COM (Communication)
COM 1101 Beginning Radio Practicum
One hour
Participation in supervised entry-level radio experiences. Introduction to typical station policies, methods of operation, and Federal Communication Commission (FCC) regulations.
Offered each semester
COM 1112 Freshman Theatre Workshop
Two hours
A study of the technical and theoretical aspects of theatre arts by means of participation in a stage production. This class will be specifically geared to incoming freshman. A not-for-credit enrollment option is available.
Offered fall semester
COM 1131, 2131 Radio/TV/Web Performance Practicum
Each course, one hour
Five hours weekly in performance for radio, television, and other electronic media productions.
Offered spring semester
COM 1133 Mass Communication and Society
Three hours
This course examines mass media development and its role in society and culture. It examines the historic foundations and current trends in the media business, including television, cinema, newspapers, books, magazines, plus the internet and various multimedia platforms.
Offered fall semester
COM 1153 Introduction to Video and Audio Production
Three hours
An introduction to the principles, procedures, and techniques of video and audio production. The course covers the fundamentals of producing, scripting, directing, and editing video and audio. Students gain proficiency in the operation of video switchers, cameras, sound recording, and computer-based equipment while gaining studio and field production experience. An additional fee associated with this course.
Offered spring semester
COM 1163 Communication Technologies
Three hours
Practical experience is gained in producing, editing, and publishing in various technical communication media, including online video, blogging, social media, web production, and the latest innovations in communication technology.
Offered fall semester
COM 1233 Audio Production
Three hours
This is an intermediate study of audio production for broadcast radio, television, web, and podcasting utilizing Adobe Audition. Music recording, sound effects, and post-production sound for TV and film will also be explored. An additional fee associated with this course. Prerequisite: COM 1101.
Offered fall semester (odd-numbered years)
COM 2083 Masterpieces of Film
Three hours
A study of how filmmakers communicate and convey meaning to audiences through movies. Critically acclaimed and culturally relevant films throughout the history of the American film industry are analyzed, with emphasis on understanding Hollywood's various filmmaking techniques and philosophies. The motion picture's role in shaping society is also considered.
Offered each semester
COM 2101 Intermediate Radio Practicum
One hour
Five hours of weekly practice in practical broadcast experience on KLRC. Proficiency in announcing, control operation, handling of equipment, and other typical radio station duties are developed. Practical experience is offered through live shifts on the university's internet radio station and/or voice-tracking on KLRC. Prerequisite: COM 1101.
Offered each semester
COM 2111, 2112 Practicum in Journalism
One or two hours
Work as a staff member for a university publication in 1) reporting, proofreading, advertising, editing, photography and layout on the Threefold Advocate student newspaper or 2) working in other university journalism functions. Prerequisite: COM 2123.
Offered each semester
COM 2121 Practicum in Forensics
One hour
Students participating on the speech and debate team may take this course for up to three semesters of credit. Students will participate in competition, judging, peer coaching, or service projects during the course of the practicum. Students will attend at least one speech or debate tournament. A not-for-credit option is also available.
Offered each semester
COM 2123 News Writing and Reporting I
Three hours
Introduction to news for the print and electronic media, development of new concepts; laboratory in news-gathering tools and writing skills.
Offered fall semester
COM 2333 Editing
Three hours
Copy editing, headline writing, graphic principles and processes, and new media technology. Students will become familiar with AP Style and learn how to do a newspaper layout. The importance of headlines and proper grammar and spelling will also be discussed. Students will finish this course better able to edit their own copy and the copy of others. (Same as COM 2343). Prerequisite: COM 2123 or consent of instructor.
Offered spring semester
COM 2343 News Editing for Public Relations
Three hours
Copy editing, graphic principles and processes for public relations. (Same as COM 2333). Prerequisite: COM 2123 or consent of instructor.
Offered spring semester
COM 2353 Public Relations Writing and Technology
Three hours
Students will learn the basics of how to write in any Public Relations form. Copy produced will include press releases, memos, a PR crisis plan, newsletter and a brochure. Students will also discuss what PR moments there are in the news and how they, as PR professionals, would respond. Prerequisite: COM 2123.
Offered fall semester
COM 2433 Diversity and Media Issues
Three hours
A study of the cultural communication climate in the United States and its depiction in news, entertainment, and other media.
Offered spring semester
COM 2523 Public Speaking
Three hours
Students will gain the knowledge of the many different types of speeches. They will also learn the many components of a good speech. Each student will give a speech of every type, so that they will become more comfortable speaking in front of others. Students will finish the course knowing how to effectively give any type of speech comfortably in front of a crowd.
Offered each semester
COM 2533 Oral Interpretation
Three hours
A study of the theory, principles, and techniques of the interpretation of literature for oral performance.
Offered spring semester (even-numbered years)
COM 2563 Argumentation and Debate
Three hours
Debate theory and argumentation techniques are discussed and practiced, leading to actual exhibition debates within the course.
Offered spring semester (odd-numbered years).
COM 3101 Advanced Radio Practicum
One hour
Five hours of weekly responsibilities at KLRC. Students will develop advanced proficiency in announcing, control room skills, production, promotions, or other related radio station duties. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: COM 1101, 2101, and consent of instructor.
Offered each semester
COM 3111, 3112 Advanced Practicum in Journalism
One to two hours
Advanced responsibility as a staff member for a university publication. 1) reporting, proofreading, photography, advertising, editing, and layout of the Threefold Advocate student newspaper. 2) work in other university journalism functions. Prerequisites: respective experience in COM 2111 or 2112 and consent of advisor.
Offered each semester
COM 3113 Theatre Workshop
Three hours
A study of the technical and theoretical aspects of theatre arts by means of participation in a stage production. A not-for-credit enrollment option is available.
Offered spring semester
COM 3121 Radio/TV/Web Sports Practicum
One hour
Five hours weekly in performance and/or production of broadcast sports content for Golden Eagle Productions. Content also may appear on radio, cable television, and/or the Internet. May be repeated for credit.
Offered each semester
COM 3131 Radio News Practicum
One hour
Five hours weekly in performance and/or production of broadcast sports content for Golden Eagle Productions. Content also may appear on radio, cable television, and/or the Internet. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: COM 3423 or consent of advisor.
Offered each semester
COM 3141 Television Program Assistant
One hour
Assists the faculty supervisor in the operations of TV5, TV Studio, and Sports Broadcasting Lab. May also assist with web content. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: COM 1153 and consent of instructor.
Offered each semester
COM 3151 KLRC Program Assistant
One hour
Assists the supervisor of KLRC: traffic, music selection, announcing schedules, promotions, and production. Prerequisites: COM 1101, 2101, 3101, and consent of instructor.
Offered each semester
COM 3153 Advanced Digital Reporting
Three hours
Principles and practices of news reporting; covering news beats and other news sources, including researching a news story for accuracy, comprehensiveness and interpretation. (Same as COM 3653). Prerequisite: COM 2123.
Offered spring semester
COM 3321 Independent Television/Video Production
One hour
Practical experience in television and video production. Students work in consultation with a faculty supervisor to complete independent projects. Prerequisites: COM 1153 and consent of instructor.
Offered each semester
COM 3363 Magazine Writing
Three hours
Study explanatory journalism techniques applied to complex subjects (such as science, economics, and large scale social change) for books, magazines, and newspaper series. Prerequisite: COM 2123 or consent of instructor.
Offered fall semester (even-numbered years)
COM 3421 JBU-TV EagleBreak Practicum
Experiential learning in writing, producing, and presenting stories for radio, television, video on demand, and podcasts. Students will write and produce for the EagleBreak program on a regular basis throughout the semester. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: COM 1153, 2123, 3423, or consent of instructor.
Offered each semester
COM 3423 EagleBreak
Three hours
Instruction in writing, reporting, and producing news for radio, television, and the internet. Students will write and produce newscasts for multiple media platforms on a regular basis throughout the semester. An additional fee associated with this course. Prerequisites: COM 1153 and 2123 or consent of instructor.
Offered fall semester (even-numbered years)
COM 3433 Persuasive Communication
Three hours
Study and practice of communication skills used in one-on-one interactions between individuals. Emphases include interpersonal perspectives and their effects on individual and group performance. A discussion of the application of Christian principles of relationship formation/maintenance is included.
Offered fall semester (odd-numbered years)
COM 3453 Social Movements
A survey of social movements and the rhetorical strategies used to further those causes, including analysis of Abolition, Suffrage, Civil Rights, and other significant events.
Offered spring semester (odd-numbered years)
COM 3463 Online Editorial Journalism
Three hours
Reporting and writing analytical articles, columns, editorials and blogs online, using Web attributes of interactivity, individualization, immediacy, and multi-media applications. Prerequisite: COM 2123 or consent of instructor.
Offered spring semester
COM 3543 Rhetoric of Popular Culture
Three hours
Rhetoric criticism and evaluation of communicative messages in film, television, theatre, popular music, the popular press/books, and Internet.
Offered spring semester (even-numbered years)
COM 3653 Specialized Writing in Public Relations
Three hours
Public relations writing for science, technology, health, medicine, corporate finance, educational policy, law and government in broadcast and technical media, as well as newspapers and magazines, also including proposals, speeches, and correspondence. (Same as COM 3153). Prerequisites: COM 2123 and 2353.
Offered spring semester
COM 4172 Sports Broadcasting
Two hours
In cooperation with Sportscaster Camps of America, students learn the theoretical and practical aspects of sports broadcasting including baseball, basketball, and football on location in the Long Beach area of California.
Offered summer
COM 4211, 4212 Online News Bureau Practicum
One to two hours
Advanced online journalism training. Students work as online reporters, editors, and producers for an online news magazine. Students also package copy from the print and broadcast. Prerequisites: COM 3463 and consent of instructor.
Offered each semester
COM 4253 Integrated Media
Three hours
This course studies the Internet and Web 2.0 principles as they intersect with video and audio content delivery. It surveys current developments in social networking, use of existing technologies, recent online business models and the changing face of broadcasting. Instruction will include production techniques for placing student work on the internet due to its vital role in the global distribution of media content today. An additional fee associated with this course. Prerequisites: COM 1163 or consent of instructor, and junior/senior standing.
Offered spring semester (odd-numbered years)
COM 4273 Narrative Performance
Three hours
Analysis of human narratives discovered through ethnographic and performance studies methods. Discovered human narratives are shared through dramatic performance.
Offered fall semester (even-numbered years)
COM 4293 Communication Law and Ethics
Three hours
A case-study approach to recognizing and treating law and ethical problems commonly encountered by media practitioners. Includes consideration of truth-telling, sources of information, invasion of privacy, copyright, regulation of materials produced, and telecommunication regulation. Prerequisite: COM 1133.
Offered spring semester (odd-numbered years)
COM 4323 Advertising
Three hours
Advertising: its economic role, layout, illustrations, copy, color, trademarks, slogans, media, campaign, and testing results. Study of buying motives of consumers and practical applications of preparing advertising copy.
Offered spring semester
COM 4333 Advanced Television Production
Three hours
Advanced principles, procedures, and techniques of television and video production. Students also gain an analytical framework for understanding industry trends in media programming, and how those trends are influenced by audience research. Students create and schedule programs, apply programming strategies and philosophies, and learn relevant terminology and audience measurement techniques. Prerequisite: COM 4293 or consent of instructor.
Offered spring semester (even-numbered years)
COM 4343 Programming and Promotion for Radio/TV/Web
Three hours
This course focuses on principles, strategies and approaches for creating, scheduling and promoting content for radio, television and the Web. Students also gain an analytical framework for understanding industry trends in media programming, and how those trends are influenced by audience research. Students create and schedule programs, apply programming strategies and philosophies, and learn relevant terminology and audience measurement techniques. Prerequisite: COM 4293 or consent of instructor.
Offered spring semester (even-numbered years)
COM 4363 Political Communication
Three hours
A study of the role of communication in the American political process. Campaign strategies, political oratory, grass roots activism, and other forms of political rhetoric will be explored.
Offered fall semester (even-numbered years)
COM 4373 Online Advocacy
Three hours
A survey of the interaction of the Internet and its use as a medium for social change. The evolving role of social media is explored as a means of increasing public involvement in advocacy processes.
Offered fall semester (odd-numbered years)
COM 4413 Selected Topics in Radio/TV/Web
Three hours
A seminar that offers students the opportunity for critical examination of a particular issue in contemporary electronic media from a Christian worldview. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
Offered upon sufficient request
COM 4453 Public Relations Planning
Three hours
Analysis of eight major programs typically carried out by public relations professionals: employee relations, media relations, financial relations, member relations, governmental relations, community relations, fundraising, and dealing with activist publics. Prerequisite: COM 3653 or consent of instructor.
Offered fall semester (odd-numbered years)
COM 4463 Internship in Radio/TV/Web
Three hours
Practical experience working 150 hours under a qualified professional within the media. Responsibilities are tailored to develop skills in the student's particular area of concentration. Only one internship for credit may apply toward graduation. Prerequisites: junior standing and approval of advisor.
Offered each semester
COM 4473 Internship in Journalism
Three hours
Practical experience working under a qualified professional in journalism or public relations. Prerequisites: COM 2123, 3153, 2333, and approval of advisor.
Offered each semester
COM 4483 Internship in Public Relations
Three hours
Practical experience working under a qualified professional in journalism or public relations. Prerequisites: COM 2123, 3153, 2333, 2353, junior standing, and approval of advisor.
Offered each semester
