Why study public and professional communication?
Studying public and professional communication听provides students with knowledge and experience in areas such as public address, interpersonal communication, group and leadership communication, and organizational communication. You will learn the foundational theory and presentation skills that will prepare you to transfer or enter a career field.听At Parkland, you'll have the advantage of small class sizes, taught by master faculty鈥攏ever teaching assistants. Your success is our priority.
Gain practical training and sharpen your communication skills in the and as part of our award-winning听Debate Team!
Classes
(COM 103): In this foundation course students learn about the communication process, as well as build skills in listening, organizing, and delivering public speeches, and building effective arguments.
(COM 120): Explores communication theory and practice between individuals in workplace and social settings. Students develop communication competence in areas such as perception, self-concept, listening, relationship building, and conflict management. Students learn verbal and non-verbal skills as well as communicating across cultures.
(COM 140): Emphasizes the voice and vocal skill development through individualized analysis and guided practice designed to enhance vocal skills for presentations and performances.
(COM 181): Opportunities are provided for experiential learning in various areas of communication including competitive debate, research, and presentations for a variety of events and contexts.
(COM 200): Work in teams to develop leadership skills through study of small group theory, problem-solving, research methods, conflict resolution, and leadership skills.
(COM 205): Gain experience in theory and practice of workplace written and oral communication with emphasis on developing skills in communicating in a virtual environment.听
Will my classes transfer?
COM 103 fulfills the oral communication general education requirement at public four-year institutions in Illinois.听Parkland 好色先生tv classes with an even middle digit (such as听ENG 101, MAT 128, and BIO 141) are accepted for transfer as general education classes, major courses, or electives as determined by the transfer institution.
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Curriculum