Communication Studies

Chair: Ann Johnson

Department Office: Academic Services (AS), Room 309
Telephone: (562) 985-4301

Website: http://www.cla.csulb.edu/departments/communicationstudies/

Faculty: Jessica Abrams, Terre Allen, Jennifer Asenas, Guy Bachman, San Bolkan, Aaron Cargile, Sharon D. Downey, Michael Eisenstadt, Ragan Fox, Stephanie Hartzell, Amy Heyse, Ann Johnson, Kevin Johnson, Adam Kahn, James S. Manseau Sauceda, Yuping Mao, Lynda McCroskey, Valerie C. McKay, Mary McPherson, Marc Rich, Subrina Robinson, Jessica Russell, José Rodriguez, Ebony Utley, Stacy Young

Department Administrator: Wendy Lucas

Students desiring information about the Communication Studies program at CSULB should contact the department undergraduate advisor or the graduate advisor.

College: College of Liberal Arts  

Courses: COMM  

Career Possibilities

Personnel Specialist • Claims Adjuster • Radio/TV Announcer • Community Organization Worker • Actor/ Actress • Management Trainer • Foreign Service Officer • Advertising Worker • Development Officer/Fundraiser • Lobbyist • Clergy • Lawyer • College Professor • Freelance Writer • Researcher • Politician • Promoter • Speech Writer (Some of these, and other careers, require additional education or experience. For more information, see www.careers.csulb.edu.)

Introduction

Department of Communication Studies provides students with a liberal arts education in communication arts and sciences with specialized training in communication skills and practices at the baccalaureate and graduate levels.  Each student is required to consult with the department undergraduate or graduate advisor as appropriate for advisement.

NOTE: Lower-division 100 and 200 level classes taken through California Community Colleges satisfy lower-division CSULB Communication Studies requirements.

Programs

• Communication Studies, M.A.

• Communication Studies, B.A.
• Communication Studies, Communication, Culture, and Public Affairs Option, B.A.
• Communication Studies, Interpersonal and Organizational Communication Option, B.A.

• Communication Studies Minor

Courses

• COMM 110 - Interpersonal Communication
• COMM 130 - Essentials of Public Speaking
• COMM 131 - Essentials of Argumentation
• COMM 132 - Small Group Discussion
• COMM 200 - Gateway to Communication Studies
• COMM 220 - Elements of Organizational Communication
• COMM 236 - Forensic Activity
• COMM 300 - Survey of Rhetorical Theory
• COMM 301 - Communication Criticism
• COMM 306 - Communication Theory
• COMM 307 - Measurement in Communication Research
• COMM 309 - Language and Behavior
• COMM 330 - Intercultural Communication
• COMM 331 - Argumentation and Debate
• COMM 333 - Performing Culture
• COMM 334 - Business and Professional Communication
• COMM 335 - Persuasive Speaking
• COMM 336 - Forensic Activity
• COMM 337 - Professional Event Planning
• COMM 338 - Ensemble Performance
• COMM 344 - Theory and Techniques of Interviewing
• COMM 352 - Story Telling
• COMM 355 - Instructional Communication: Theory and Application
• COMM 358 - Speech Arts for Children
• COMM 400 - Nonverbal Communication
• COMM 410 - Advanced Concepts in Interpersonal Communication
• COMM 411 - Communication in Conflict Resolution
• COMM 412 - Gender and Communication
• COMM 414 - Communication in Families
• COMM 415 - Rhetoric of Social Movements and Protest
• COMM 420 - Advanced Concepts in Organizational Communication
• COMM 421 - Communication in Bargaining and Negotiation
• COMM 422 - Media Effects
• COMM 423 - Communication Theory and Technology
• COMM 425 - Communication and Violence
• COMM 430 - Advanced Concepts in Intercultural Communication
• COMM 431 - Mediation and Dispute Resolution
• COMM 432 - Communication Leadership
• COMM 433 - Trends in Performance Studies
• COMM 434 - Advanced Oral Presentation Skills
• COMM 436 - American Public Address
• COMM 437 - International Public Address
• COMM 439 - Communication and Popular Culture
• COMM 441 - Issues in Freedom of Communication
• COMM 442 - Campaign Persuasion
• COMM 443 - Communication and Mindfulness
• COMM 444 - Positive Communication Principles and Practices
• COMM 449 - Studies in Oral Persuasion and Attitude Change
• COMM 450 - Communication Training in Organizations
• COMM 490 - Selected Topics in Communication Studies
• COMM 492A - Internship
• COMM 492B - Internship
• COMM 495 - Service Learning Internship
• COMM 499 - Special Studies
• COMM 531 - Administering the Forensic Program
• COMM 541 - Rhetorical Theory and Criticism I
• COMM 546 - Communication Theory and Research I
• COMM 590 - Selected Topics in Communication Studies
• COMM 590A - Theory and Criticism of Presidential Rhetoric
• COMM 610 - Seminar in Interpersonal Communication
• COMM 623 - Seminar in Communication Technology and Media
• COMM 630 - Seminar Intercultural Communication
• COMM 633 - Seminar in Interpretive Communication
• COMM 634 - Performance and Ethnography
• COMM 635 - Seminar in Communication Criticism
• COMM 636 - Seminar in American Public Communication
• COMM 637 - Seminar in International Public Communication
• COMM 639 - Seminar in Communication and Popular Culture
• COMM 640 - Rhetorical Theory and Criticism II
• COMM 644 - Seminar in Applied Communication
• COMM 646 - Communication Theory and Research II
• COMM 650 - Seminar in Instructional Communication
• COMM 697 - Directed Research
• COMM 698 - Thesis