All undergraduate courses offered by the university are listed. Not all of the courses listed are offered within a single academic year. A listing of the courses offered during a given semester is available online before preregistration each semester.
Trial Courses
Academic departments may offer special trial courses on a one-time basis without adding them to their regular departmental offerings. A second trial offering, if additional data are necessary, must be within two calendar years of the first, unless the course is submitted for formal approval to the appropriate curriculum committees. Numbers designating these special courses are 292 and 492. Descriptive information on trial courses does not appear in the catalogue but is on file in the Office of the Registrar.
Sequenced Courses
A hyphen connecting courses (e.g., 201-202) indicates that the first course in the sequence must be satisfactorily completed prior to registration in the second course of the sequence. When course numbers are separated by a comma (e.g., 201, 202), the first course is not necessarily prerequisite to those following.
Online Courses
The university currently offers a variety of online courses, and two degree programs, the RN to B.S. option in nursing and Bachelor of Science in clinical research (CLR), are delivered totally online. Such courses are so designated in the Class Schedule and are open to both on- and off-campus students. Students interested in these programs should consult the online courses Web site http://www.uncw.edu/online.
Credits and Class Meetings
Unless specifically indicated at the end of the course description, the number of hours a class meets each week is the same as the credit hour value of the course. The semester hours credit for each course is indicated in parentheses immediately below the title of the course. For example, if three hours of credit may be earned, the credit is indicated as follows: (3). In variable credit courses, the minimum and maximum hours are shown as follows: (1-3).
Course Prefixes
The prefixes used to designate courses are abbreviations of the names of departments or fields of study within departments, as shown below:
College of Health and Human Services
CHHS 215 - Military Transitions: Successful Reintegration to Civilian and Academic Life
This course will help future, active-duty, and veteran military personnel understand and effectively address the challenges United States veteran military personnel and their family members face when reintegrating to civilian and academic life. Students will learn about the differences between US military and civilian/academic life, and the challenges associated with making a successful transition. Students will assess their current wellbeing and apply strategies to pursue a fulfilling life. The course emphasizes the application of lifestyle choices and behavioral change across the dimensions of wellness for improved civilian and academic life quality.
Credit Hours: 3
Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Only open to military veterans and family members or consent of instructor. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
CHHS 220 - Introduction to Yoga Methodology and Techniques
This course provides a foundational study and application pertaining to the study of yoga and its history, literature, philosophy and practice. This course draws from multiple yoga traditions with the emphasis placed on Patanjali’s, Yoga Sutras. Students will be taught yoga techniques, teaching methodology, and the practice of asana, pranayama, meditation, and other traditional yoga techniques.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses: Prerequisite or Corequisite: PED 101. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
CHHS 250 - Special Topics in Health & Human Services
Study of a selected topic in Health and Human Services not covered in sufficient breadth or depth in existing courses. May be repeated under a separate course title.
Credit Hours: 1 To 3
Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
CHHS 411 - Research & Evaluation Methods in Human Services
This course introduces research design and analysis necessary to examine, apply, and utilize science in interdisciplinary human service settings. Course content includes an overview of current issues in knowledge development including the process of research utilization and evidence based practice. The student will conduct analytic critiques of the research literature for scientific merit, sythesize these critiques for application to practice, and develop strategies for providing leadership to make evidence based practice a reality in current and future work settings.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses: Prerequisite and corequisites: (SWK 321 and SWK 496), or EXS 313, or EXS 210 and CHM 101 and BIO 201 and (MAT 111 or MAT 112 or MAT 115 or MAT 151 or MAT 161) or (STT 210 or STT 215 or BAN 280 or PSY 225), or RTH 480. Additional Restrictions/Requirements: All prerequisite courses must have a mininum grade of “C” or better. University Studies: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive, Building Competencies/Information Literacy, Critical Reasoning Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
CHHS 420 - Advanced Yoga Teaching, Methodology, and Practicum
This course provides a continuation of the study towards a Yoga minor. The topics include in-depth study of the biopsychosocial approach to wellness, posture and breathing techniques and practice, teaching methodology, anatomy and physiology, yoga philosophy, and ethics.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses: Prerequisite or Corequisite: PED 101, CHHS 220. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
CHHS 450 - Special Topics in Health & Human Services
Study of a selected topic in Health and Human Services not covered in sufficient breadth or depth in existing courses. May be repeated under a separate course title.
Credit Hours: 1 To 3
Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Junior or senior standing. Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 6
Involves investigation under faculty supervision beyond what is offered in existing courses. For further information, consult the Directed Individual Studies section in this catalogue.
Credit Hours: 1 To 6
Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Junior or senior standing, overall GPA of at least 2.00 and consent of instructor, school director and dean. Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 6
Focuses on applications for health management and well being for older adults and their families. Uses technological advances of ipads and smart phones to better prepare allied health professionals. Particular attention paid to fitness safety, disease management, nutrition, end of life care, and caregiving. Students will use their knowledge to educate older adults currently living in the community.
Credit Hours: 1
Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 1
College Restriction College of Health and Human Services
CHHS 499 - Honors Work in Health and Human Services
Independent study for honors students.
Credit Hours: 1 To 6
Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Senior standing and eligibility for honors program. University Studies: Explorations Beyond the Classroom Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 6
Preparation and delivery of public presentations, with emphasis on creativity, reasoning, evidence, organization, and delivery. Course content will also be applied to analysis of speeches by self and others.
Credit Hours: 3
University Studies: Building Competencies/Information Literacy Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Introduction to communication concepts central to interpersonal relationships, organizations, mass media and other contexts of communication. Focus on concepts and skills that have a practical impact on the student’s understanding and practice of communication. Designed specifically for students not intending to become communication studies majors.
Credit Hours: 3
University Studies: Approaches and Perspectives/Understanding Human Institutions and Behaviors Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Designed specifically for potential communication studies majors. Deeper overview of the discipline and our department. Emphasis on foundational concepts for practicing, describing, and evaluating communication; and on skills necessary to understand, evaluate, and apply research in the discipline as a communication specialist. Non majors see COM 104: Concepts in Communication Studies.
Credit Hours: 3
Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Analysis of poetry, prose, and ethnographic texts through the medium of oral performance. Emphasis is on literary selection, textual analysis, performance analysis and characterization, and other strategies and skills.
Credit Hours: 3
University Studies: Approaches and Perspectives/Aesthetic, Interpretive, and Literary Perspectives, Approaches and Perspectives/Living in Our Diverse Nation Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Exploration of the structures, systems, effects, conventions, and genres of contemporary media. Emphasis on improving media literacy to foster informed, critical, and discerning interaction with media. COM majors may use this as University Studies or as elective credits within the major, but not both.
Credit Hours: 3
University Studies: Approaches and Perspectives/Understanding Human Institutions and Behavior Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Overview of research methods and how research is used to answer questions and support claims. Includes secondary, quantitative, qualitative, and critical research.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses: Prerequisite: COM 105 with a minimum grade of B. Prerequisite or corequisite: CSC 105 and COM 101. Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Restricted to PCOM majors. University Studies: Building Competencies/Information Literacy Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Explores stories as the production and communication of culture. Emphasizes storytelling as performance with attention to personal stories, stories of others, shared cultural stories including fairy tales, myths, and folktales.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:COM 116 Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Prerequisite course or consent of instructor. University Studies: Approaches and Perspectives/Living in Our Diverse Nation, Explorations Beyond the Classroom Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Storytelling in real-life contexts with an emphasis on performing for elementary school children; theoretical foundations of performance strategies for participatory storytelling; audience-adaptation storytelling techniques for literary and personal stories. (A maximum of three hours may be used toward major degree requirements.)
Credit Hours: 3
Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Consent of instructor. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 9
Introduction to the theory and practice of relational communication in face-to-face and social media situations and contexts. Focus is on improving interpersonal communication skills through understanding verbal, nonverbal, and relational processes.
Credit Hours: 3
University Studies: Approaches and Perspectives/Understanding Human Institutions and Behaviors Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Introduction to principles of conflict management and alternative dispute resolution with an emphasis on mediation and conflict theory. Other topics include negotiation, arbitration and litigation.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:COM 105 with a grade of “B” or better, or permission of instructor. Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Restricted to PCOM and COM majors or permission of instructor. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Application of communication theory and principles to context of health communication, including intrapersonal and interpersonal health across the lifespan, and how politics, institutions, and culture inform and constrain health communication choices.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:COM 105 with a minimum grade of B Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Restricted to PCOM and COM majors. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
COM 231 - Essentials of Integrated Marketing Communication
Exploration of advertising, public relations, promotions, events and experiential marketing, word-of-mouth marketing, and social media campaigns through an IMC framework. The IMC approach considers audience, research, messages, ethics, and the current cultural environment to provide the foundations of sound practice. Students also explore careers in this area and how those careers shape our world.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses: Prerequisite or corequisite: COM 105 or permission of instructor. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
COM 232 - Strategic Writing in Integrated Marketing Communication
Writing in the field of integrated marketing communication, including public relations writing, advertising planning and copywriting, social media writing, and other forms of strategic communication designed for markets, target audiences, and publics. Students research and produce multiple written artifacts, learn to edit and proofread, and package these communication artifacts professionally.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses: Prerequisite or corequisite:ENG 103 or ENG 201, and COM 105 with a minimum grade of B. Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Restricted to PCOM or COM majors. University Studies: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
COM 246 - Communication with Deaf and Hearing-Impaired Persons
Exploration of communication challenges faced by deaf and hearing-impaired populations and those who seek to communicate with them. Introduction to (ASL) sign language.
Credit Hours: 3
Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Sophomore, junior, or senior standing. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Examination of political communication theory and research. Content includes approaches to and history of political communication, roles of the media and public opinion, and the analysis of political messages. Application of course content to past and current political events.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:COM 105 or PLS 205 Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Prerequisite courses or consent of instructor. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
COM 256 - Persuasive Communication and Social Influence
Explores the power of social and symbolic influence as it relates to perceptions, values, and actions of others in both negative and positive ways.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:COM 101 or COM 105 or PLS 205 Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Prerequisite courses or consent of instructor. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
COM 257 - Arguing Well: Exploring Argumentation and Debate
Explores principles, practices and ethical dimensions of argumentation and their application to debates and decision-making. Students will engage in research and critical thinking in order to construct cases and participate in debates about issues of interest.
Credit Hours: 3
University Studies: Common Requirements/Critical Reasoning Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Focus is on understanding various persuasive influences inherent in popular culture. Includes analysis of persuasive dimensions of advertising, music, art, movies, theatre, social movements, politics, literature, and sports.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:COM 105 with a minimum grade of B Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Restricted to PCOM and COM majors. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Examination of the development, functions, theoretical foundations, and effects of media on individuals, society, and culture.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:COM 105 or COM 160 Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Prerequisite courses or consent of instructor. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
COM 267 - Introduction to New and Converging Media
Explores the practical and theoretical considerations of central issues in new and converging media. Emphasis on the impact of new media on the economy, culture, journalism, politics, citizenship, relationship practices, globalization, and everyday life.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:COM 105 or COM 160 Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Prerequisite courses or consent of instructor. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Concepts, principles and basic skills in writing and producing news content for multiple media platforms; including radio, television, and internet-based outlets. Emphasis on news gathering, story construction and effective storytelling, proper formatting and scriptwriting techniques, and responding effectively to news problems and potentials.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:ENG 103 or ENG 201, and COM 105 with a minimum grade of B, or permission of instructor. Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Restricted to PCOM and COM majors, or journalism minors. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
COM 271 - Communication, Collaboration and Effective Groups
Theory and practice of collaborative communication. Emphasis on learning to work effectively in face-to-face and virtual groups. Focus on managing social and task dimensions of collaborative decision-making for problem solving and creative projects.
Credit Hours: 3
Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Restricted to sophomore or higher. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
COM 272 - Introduction to Organizational Communication
The study of organizations as systems engaged in communication processes. Topics include organizational analysis, diversity, leadership, culture, and issues relevant to the global and international marketplace.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:COM 105 with a minimum grade of B Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Restricted to PCOM and COM majors. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
COM 280 - Introduction to Digital Media Production
Introduction to the process, technologies, and aesthetics of digital video and audio production. Topics include field and studio TV production, editing, lighting, sound acquisition, project planning and writing, emerging technologies, and career preparation.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:COM 105 with a minimum grade of B, or consent of instructor. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Audio production experience including project analysis, planning, script writing, recording, and editing. Emphasis on audio acquisition and digital editing. Students complete a variety of short productions working individually and in small teams.
Credit Hours: 3
Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Restricted to PCOM and COM majors. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Essentials of digital multimedia such as graphics, illustrations, and design using various graphic software packages. Hands-on learning approach while using related computer applications.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:CSC 105 Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Prerequisite course or consent of instructor. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Technical and artistic dimensions of 3D animation using high-end computer applications. Hands-on learning in 3D modeling, surfacing, rendering, as well as cameras, lights and motion.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:CSC 105 Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Prerequisite course or consent of instructor. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Application of fundamental quantitative research approaches to topics of interest to the students. Emphasis on theory-based research as a means of answering questions and solving problems.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:COM 200 with a minimum grade of B Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Restricted to COM majors. University Studies: Explorations Beyond the Classroom, Common Requirements/Critical Reasoning Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Introduction to classical and contemporary theories of rhetoric from Plato to the present. Emphasis on applying such theories for greater description, analysis, and evaluation of rhetorical process and outcomes.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:COM 200 with a minimum grade of B Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Restricted to COM majors. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Focus on applying qualitative methods in communication studies to real-life contexts. Student select topics to explore through the various methods and techniques presented in class. Students present findings in a variety of formats that are easily adaptable to inclusion in portfolios or future goals.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:COM 200 with a minimum grade of B. Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Prerequisite course or permission of instructor. Restricted to COM majors. University Studies: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive, Explorations Beyond the Classroom, Common Requirements/Critical Reasoning Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Theoretical perspectives concerning how and why people communicate. Emphasis on applying theories for greater description, analysis, and evaluation of the human communication processes and outcomes.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:COM 200 with a minimum grade of B Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Restricted to COM majors. University Studies: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Analysis of literature through advanced performance theory and skills; ways in which the expressive capacities of the performer’s body, voice, and imagination are engaged with the aesthetic experience of contemporary literature; emphasis on contemporary performance theory, creative dramatics, character analysis, and biography. A one-person show is required.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:COM 116 or THR 230 Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Storytelling for audiences outside the university classroom with emphasis on performing for young children. Apply performance theories, cultural analysis, and adaptations to performer/audience dynamics across contexts. (A maximum of three hours may be used toward major degree requirements.)
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:COM 116 or COM 212, and permission of instructor. Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 9
Theoretical foundations and applied techniques related to on-camera presentation for broadcast journalists, television spokespersons, and camera performers. Includes critiquing the work of industry professionals and composing original journalistic texts. Extemporaneous as well as memorized camera performances.
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite Courses: (COM 101 or COM 116 or COM 268) and COM 200 with a minimum grade of B Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Prerequisite courses or consent of instructor. Restricted to COM majors. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 4
In-depth analyses and discussions of interpersonal communication theories and research as they apply to topics such as developing closeness with others, communication processes in established relationships, and serious challenges in relationships. Theory application and research designs will be critiqued.
Credit Hours: 3
University Studies: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive, Building Competencies/Information Literacy, Explorations Beyond the Classroom Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Explores communication dynamics within family systems including family contexts, roles, structures, and stages. Analysis of media portrayals of family.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:COM 220 Additional Restrictions/Requirements: PCOM or COM major, or permission of instructor. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
COM 334 - Integrated Marketing Communication: Message Design
Focuses on the construction and analysis of persuasive strategic messages in integrated marketing communication (IMC) contexts using communication and rhetorical theory. Types of messages include written, visual, non-verbal, and aural.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses: A minimum grade of B or above in COM 200 and COM 231; prerequisite or corequisite: COM 232; or permission of instructor. Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Prerequisite courses or consent or instructor. Restricted to COM majors. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
COM 338 - Integrated Marketing Communication: Campaign Design
Focuses on the construction, analysis, and evaluation of campaigns that include advertising, public relations, promotions, word-of-mouth, social media elements in integrated marketing communication (IMC) contexts using communication and rhetorical theory.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:COM 200 with a minimum grade of B and COM 231COM 232 Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Prerequisite courses or consent of instructor. Restricted to COM majors. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
COM 343 - Culture and Communication of Deaf and Hearing-Impaired Persons
Communication techniques used by D/deaf and hearing-impaired and their impact on relationships with hearing people. Students will learn additional ASL skills and concepts.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:COM 246 Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Prerequisite course or consent of instructor. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Theoretical and practical perspectives on communication effectiveness in dealing with people, groups, or organizations that are culturally different within and across national boundaries.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:COM 104 or COM 105 with a minimum grade of B Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Prerequisite courses or consent of instructor. University Studies: Approaches and Perspectives/Living in a Global Society, Explorations Beyond the Classroom Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Explores communicative behaviors between individuals from various racial and ethnic groups and contextual dynamics unique to such interactions. Approaches to enhancing the content and quality of interracial relationships are also examined.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:COM 105 with a minimum grade of B Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Prerequisite course or consent of instructor. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Communicative behavior of the elderly within the contexts of friendship networks, health care systems, the work place, and the family. Social forces that influence society’s perceptions of the aging communicator.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:COM 200 with a minimum grade of B Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Prerequisite course or consent of instructor. Restricted to COM majors. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Explores how the medium of film uses narrative devices such as stock plots, characters, and situations to communicate political ideas and shape audience perceptions of reality. Topics include: The Great Depression, World War II, the Cold War, Civil Rights, Vietnam War, the Clinton years, and contemporary political eras and issues.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:COM 101 and COM 200 with a minimum grade of B Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Restricted to COM majors. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
History and theory of the relationships among the mass media, government, and the American public, and their implications for American democracy. Portrayal and effects of various media. Addresses the media’s independence from government, the structure of media organizations, media bias, news practices, political campaigns, and effects on public opinion.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:COM 105 or PLS 205 Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Prerequisite courses or consent of instructor. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Application-based examination of management, strategy, and tactics within political campaigns and the media coverage of modern politics. Students will survey historical and contemporary politics at both the local and national levels.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:COM 250 University Studies: Explorations Beyond the Classroom Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Application of communication concepts to analyze and critique a wide variety of communication artifacts such as speeches, songs, and movies.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses: (COM 301 or COM 305) and COM 200 with a minimum grade of B Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Restricted to COM majors. University Studies: Common Requirements/Critical Reasoning Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Theory and practice of speech writing with special emphasis on writing speeches for others.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses: (ENG 200 or ENG 201) and (COM 105 or PLS 205) Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Prerequisite courses or consent of instructor. University Studies: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Survey of laws and ethical principles that inform and regulate mediated communication, including freedom of expression, rights, responsibilities and regulations of professional communicators; intellectual property and pornography.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses: (COM 265 or COM 268) and COM 200 with a minimum grade of B Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Prerequisite courses or consent of instructor. Restricted to COM majors or journalism minors. University Studies: Common Requirements/Critical Reasoning Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Theories and principles to assist students in the identification, analysis, and evaluation of ethical issues and cases in variety of contexts including interpersonal, professional, and mediated contexts.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses: (COM 301 or COM 305) and COM 200 with a minimum grade of B. Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Prerequisite courses or consent of instructor. Restricted to COM majors. University Studies: Common Requirements/Critical Reasoning Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Examines representations of difference (of ability, socioeconomic class, gender, race, ethnicity, sexuality, etc.) and identity in media. Key debates regarding media representations of minorities as well as strategies to promote and create more diverse and inclusive representations will be explored. Students will engage in critique of media artifacts through writing and primary research.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:COM 104 or COM 105 or COM 160 Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Prerequisite courses or consent of instructor. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Emphasis on long-form/feature reporting. Technical training in the operation of news gathering equipment; refinement of news gathering techniques; presentation and delivery skills; and producing news content for multiple broadcast and digital platforms.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:COM 200 with a minimum grade of B, and COM 268 or COM 280, or permission of instructor. Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Restricted to PCOM and COM majors, or journalism minors. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Examination of relationships between organizations and issues of identity, culture, ethical practice, and related global processes and forces. Course concepts will be explored through case studies, critical incident analysis, and field research of organization.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:COM 272 or MGT 350 Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Prerequisite courses or consent of instructor. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Examination of communication practices in organizational settings; application of course concepts and themes to membership, training, and consulting through analysis of case studies.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses: (COM 334 or COM 372 or COM 378) and COM 200 with a minimum grade of B Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Prerequisite courses or consent of instructor. Restricted to COM majors. University Studies: Explorations Beyond the Classroom Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Develop and refine communication skills in business environments and other professional settings. Topics include written correspondence, selection and use of communication technologies, delivery of mediated messages, and the design and delivery of professional presentations.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:COM 101, and COM 200 with a minimum grade of B Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Restricted to COM majors or enterpreneurship minors, or permission of instructor. University Studies: Explorations Beyond the Classroom Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Hands-on field video production including project planning, script writing, filming, recording, and editing. Emphasis on mastery of digital camera operation, audio acquisition, lighting, and digital editing. Students complete a variety of short productions working individually and in small teams.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses: (COM 280 or FST 201) and COM 105 with a minimum grade of B Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Prerequisite courses and consent of instructor. Restricted to PCOM and COM majors. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Introduction to multi-camera studio television production in a variety of genres. Fundamental directing, studio camera operation, audio gathering, lighting, producing, and directing skills through the completion of group projects.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:COM 105 with a minimum grade of B and COM 280 Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Prerequisite courses or consent of instructor. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 4
Continued development of audio production experience including project analysis, planning, script writing, recording, and editing. Emphasis on audio acquisition and digital editing. Completion of a variety of mid- to long productions working individually and in small teams.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:COM 283 Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Prerequisite course or consent of instructor. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Strategic communication choices as applied to desktop publishing. Emphasis on use of desktop publishing for the public relations or advertising practitioner and software packages needed for effective layout and design.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:COM 232 and COM 200 with a minimum grade of B Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Prerequisite courses or consent of instructor. Restricted to COM majors. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Continued development of essential skills in both technical and artistic dimensions of 3D animation while using a high-end computer application. Through such skills, a short commercial or movie will be created.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:COM 288 Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Prerequisite course or consent of instructor. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Reflection and synthesis of philosophical, theoretical, and applied dimensions of curriculum and other experiences as they apply to personal and professional aspirations. Students engage in a variety of assignments that demonstrate senior-level competence in the discipline and the student’s chosen sub-disciplines of study.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:COM 301 or COM 305 Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Restricted to senior communication majors. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Emphasis on adapting real-life stories into interactive performances for audiences outside of the university classroom. Students develop skills in interviewing, observation, and understanding cultural contexts and diversity in order to develop scripts and performances.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:COM 200 with a grade of ‘B’ or better, or permission of instructor. Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Restricted to COM majors. University Studies: Approaches and Perspectives/Living in Our Diverse Nation, Explorations Beyond the Classroom Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Explores all aspects of performance studies, from conception through production, by creating and staging creative performance programs. Maximum of three (3) credit hours may counted toward the major.
Credit Hours: 1 To 3
Prerequisite Courses:COM 116 or COM 211 Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Prerequisite courses or consent of instructor. Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 9
COM 420 - Critical Issues in Interpersonal Communication
A collaborative application of research skills to significant interpersonal relationship issues and contexts. Students will complete projects suitable for presentation at an undergraduate conference.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses: (COM 326 or COM 320) and (COM 300 or COM 302) Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Prerequisite courses or consent of instructor. University Studies: Explorations Beyond the Classroom Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Study of messages conveyed through means other than words. Exploration of meaning constructed by touch, gesture, vocal qualities, posture, artifacts (clothing, jewelry, etc.), the built environment, space, and other modalities.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:COM 200 with a minimum grade of B Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Prerequisite course or consent of instructor. Restricted to COM majors. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
COM 424 - Applying Coordinated Management of Meaning to the World Around Us
Coordinated Management of Meaning (CMM) as a lens through which to explore a variety of communication challenges and contexts. Examples range from personal relationships, work relationships, roommates’ interactions, coaching, marketing and sales, to global issues. Emphasis on interviewing as a CMM practice. Students are encouraged to contribute situations for examination.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:COM 200 with a minimum grade of “B”, and COM 305. Additional Restrictions/Requirements: COM major or consent of instructor. University Studies: Common Requirements/Critical Reasoning Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Theoretical and practical perspectives of negotiation. Emphasis on negotiating techniques for use in business and interpersonal relationships. Explores differences between integrative and distributive bargaining.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:COM 223 Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Prerequisite course and consent of instructor. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
COM 431 - Integrated Marketing Communication: Brand Strategy & Research
Examines the role of research, branding, and strategic thinking in integrated marketing communication activities for clients in an applied learning environment. Addresses qualitative, quantitative, and interpretive/historical research methods; as well as identity and naming; and visual brand identity.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses: (COM 200 with minimum a grade of B and COM 334) or COM 338 Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Prerequisite courses or consent of instructor. Restricted to COM majors. University Studies: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive, Explorations Beyond the Classroom Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
COM 436 - Contemporary Issues in Integrated Marketing Communication
Students will apply rhetorical and integrated marketing communications (IMC) vocabulary and theories to more deeply understand and evaluate contemporary issues and artifacts related to cases of branding, advertising, campaigns, and events.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:COM 301 Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Senior standing. University Studies: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
COM 438 - Integrated Marketing Communication: Event Design
Focuses on designing events and integrated marketing communication (IMC) strategies in specific contexts such as conferences, professional meetings, celebratory events, and programs for community outreach. Students will work with clients to research, plan, execute, and evaluate events and their communicative impact in an applied learning environment.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses: (COM 200 with a minimum grade of B and COM 334) or COM 338 Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Prerequisite courses or consent of instructor. Restricted to COM majors. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
COM 439 - Integrated Marketing Communication Practicum: Pier601
Up to 9 credits may be taken and counted toward graduation and 3 of those credits may count toward the major. This course is an applied learning experience in a student-run integrated marketing communication (IMC) firm, serving campus groups, non-profit organizations, and small businesses. Students will research, plan, create, and execute IMC and media production projects working with clients and faculty. Students will also be responsible for promoting the Pier601 Creative brand and identifying new clients. This course emphasizes collaboration, responsibility, cross-functional teams, professional and ethical standards and norms, and intention and reflection on this experience as it relates to other coursework in the major.
Credit Hours: 3
Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Consent of instructor. Restricted to COM majors. University Studies: Explorations Beyond the Classroom Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 9
Continued mastery of the five canons, public-address criticism, composition, and presentation skills across delivery modes (impromptu, extemporaneous, manuscript/memorized) and genres (informative, persuasive, ceremonial). Inspiration, humor and other topics.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:COM 101 or COM 256 or COM 378 Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Prerequisite courses or consent of instructor. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Study of the persuasive strategies of religious faith healers. Emphasis on audiences, patterns of argument, organization, style, delivery, and ethics.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:COM 305, and COM 200 with a minimum grade of “B.” Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Prerequisite courses or consent of instructor. Restricted to COM majors. University Studies: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Exploration of the intersection between mass and social media and popular culture. Topics include media effects, cultural difference, fan experience and more. Students use media theories and rhetorical tools to conduct critical analysis of media artifacts. Students complete projects suitable for presentation at an undergraduate conference.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:COM 104, COM 105, or COM 160 Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Junior or senior standing. Restricted to COM majors and journalism minors. University Studies: Explorations Beyond the Classroom, Approaches and Perspectives/Living in Our Diverse Nation Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 9
Study of key principles of consulting, training and development in organizational settings. Includes needs assessment, instructional design, evaluation of training results, and management of client relationships.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:COM 272 Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Prerequisite course or consent of instructor. University Studies: Explorations Beyond the Classroom Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
COM 474 - Contemporary issues in Organizational Communication
Exploration of emerging challenges and cases that influence or are affected by organizations and organizational communication. Connections between intra-organizational communication, organizational cultural, and external communication choices will be examined from a variety of perspectives.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:COM 272 or MGT 350 Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Senior class standing, prerequisite courses, or permission of instructor. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Application of advanced field video techniques in the production of substantial projects in a variety of genres. All projects are intended for regional telecast or produced for outside clients.
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite Courses:COM 380 and COM 200 with a minimum grade of B Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Prerequisite courses and consent of instructor. Restricted to COM majors. University Studies: Explorations Beyond the Classroom Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Follow-up course in studio television production offering students the opportunity to produce original content for a variety of outlets, including UNCW-TV and online platforms. Student teams develop, plan, and produce professional quality television programs in a variety of genres.
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite Courses:COM 200 with a minimum grade of B; COM 382, and permission of instructor. Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Restricted to COM and FST majors. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 4
Cumulative course combining field and studio television production techniques with the goal of creating unique programs intended for telecast on UNCW-TV. Student teams develop, plan, and produce professional quality television programs in a variety of genres.
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite Courses:COM 305, and COM 200 with a minimum grade of “B.” Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Prerequisite courses and consent of instructor. Restricted to COM majors. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 4
Providing students with the opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge about digital multimedia while using Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe InDesign. Emphasis on developing skills in digital multimedia for use in advertising, print, media, and electronic media.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:COM 286 or COM 387 Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Prerequisite courses or consent of instructor. Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Involves investigation under faculty supervision beyond what is offered in existing upper-division courses. For further information, consult the Directed Individual Studies section in this catalogue.
Credit Hours: 1 To 3
Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Restricted to junior and senior COM majors, with overall GPA of at least 2.50 and consent of instructor, department chair, and dean. University Studies: Explorations Beyond the Classroom Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 12
COM 495 - Advanced Seminar in Communication Studies
Additional prerequisites may be required based on subtitle. Advanced special topics in communication that are not dealt with in other courses. This course may be repeated under different subtitles.
Credit Hours: 1 To 3
Prerequisite Courses:COM 200 with a minimum grade of B Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Restricted to COM majors. Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 12
A program of work and study conducted within an agency or setting that provides practical experience with observation and applications of theoretical concepts in communication. A maximum of 3 credit hours may be counted toward major degree requirements; a maximum of 12 credit hours may be counted toward graduation.
Credit Hours: 3 To 6
Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Restricted to junior and senior COM majors, consent of communication studies faculty internship advisor, and GPA of at least 2.50. University Studies: Explorations Beyond the Classroom Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 12
Independent study for honors students with expectation of completion of a thesis-level final project.
Credit Hours: 2 To 3
Prerequisite Courses:COM 301 or COM 305 Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Prerequisite courses with at least 3.2 overall GPA, senior class standing and COM major. University Studies: Explorations Beyond the Classroom Course Repeatability: Course may be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 6
COML 280 - Introduction to Digital Media Production Lab
Practical application of introductory digital video and audio production techniques and concepts. Includes experience with project planning, camera operation, lighting and sound gathering. Intended for students with a strong interest in field video production, studio television production, or audio production.
Credit Hours: 1
Corequisite Courses:COM 280 Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 1
Information representation, the Internet and HTML, algorithmic thinking and programming, language translation, modeling and abstraction, algorithmic complexity and non-computability, machine architecture and parallel computation, networks and communication, database principles, multimedia, social impacts of computing.
Credit Hours: 3
University Studies: Building Competencies/Information Literacy Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
Introduction to technologies of the Internet. Web-page design; graphics and animation; client/server concepts; collaborative computing and group work; network publishing; security and encryption; audio, video, and image compression; ethical issues and privacy; e-commerce; client-side Web programming; and dynamic Web-page generation.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:CIT 110 or CSC 105 or CSC 112 Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Prerequisite courses or consent of instructor. University Studies: Building Competencies/Information Literacy Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3
CIT 213 - Introduction to Databases: Techniques and Technologies
Fundamental concepts of database management systems, including advantages of using database management systems, data modeling, relational database design, query-building, security, privacy and ethical issues, and introductions to Web-based processing, Big Data concepts, and non-relational models.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite Courses:CIT 110 Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3