Become the most effective communicator in any room
Master the theory and practice of communication with a Communication Studies bachelor’s degree from A&M-Commerce. Communication is an essential tool to unlocking almost any career path. In our program, you’ll be encouraged to think outside the box to discover new and creative ways to approach professional and personal communication situations. Our faculty represent a wealth of information related to communication and how to make it work for you and your professional goals. Take the first step, apply today!
Communication Studies (BA/BS) :: 1.3 SEE YOURSELF SUCCEED WITH A DEGREE IN…
SEE YOURSELF SUCCEED WITH A DEGREE IN Communication Studies
Dedicated Faculty
Engage with exceptional faculty who will teach you to read well and write often. Our faculty are committed to improving your analytical skills and offer insight into the use and structure of language, literature and film.
Enrich Your Education
Our multidisciplinary department offers a range of specialties from applied linguistics to film history. Our diverse programs will enable you to understand cultural and social differences within the framework of literature and languages.
Writing Resources
Improve your writing skills through the Department of Literature and Languages. You’ll have access to writing resources to strengthen your talents and sharpen your communicating skills.
Career Readiness
Thinking critically and communicating effectively. That’s what employers are looking for. The College of Humanities, Social Sciences and Arts is dedicated to providing you the knowledge and resources for exceling in the workforce.
Communication Studies (BA/BS) :: 1.12 FEATURED COURSES
Featured Courses
Nonverbal CommunicationCOMS 406
The class is structured to first build an understanding of nonverbal communication from an academic standpoint. A theoretical perspective will be understood, then the areas of visual and auditory codes (kinesics, physical appearance, and vocalics); contact codes (haptics and proxemics); place and time codes (environment, artifacts, and chronemics). Relationship between verbal and NV communication; emotion and NV behavior; NV coding and decoding of deception will be addressed.
PersuasionCOMS 312
This course builds on the study of persuasive communication to consider theories of persuasive communication in personal and professional areas.
Gender CommunicationCOMS 316
Sex differences and similarities in communication will be explored. Different theoretical perspectives will be covered from which to study social behavior of the two sexes. Both verbal communication and nonverbal communication will be addressed across contexts
Communication Studies (BA/BS) :: 1.13 Course Delivery and Resources
Course Delivery
Our flexible program offers courses online and in-person at the main campus location. Dedicated faculty will work with you to develop your understanding of communication theory and how to apply it to your desired career path.
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