St. Ambrose University 518 West Locust Davenport Iowa 52803 admit

Undergraduate Programs
any one of the communication sequences applied
toward a major, provided the course content is
similar to those taught at St. Ambrose (with the
exception of COMM 390, 391, 399).
Course Descriptions
+COMM 101. Principles of Public
Speaking
2 credits
Beginning course in public speaking, emphasizing
choice and organization of material, audience
analysis, oral style of delivery. Extemporaneous
method stressed.
+COMM 110. Basic Human
Communication
3 credits
Introduction to the basic skills of oral communication.
Study of basic communication theory in
interpersonal communication, small group communication
and public speaking and demonstrate
proficiency in these areas for successful communication
in their personal and professional lives.
+COMM 203. Interpersonal
Communication
3 credits
Introduction to intrapersonal and interpersonal
communication processes, perception, and decision-making.
Verbal and nonverbal codes, transactional
styles, and techniques of enhancing interpersonal
relationships.
COMM 205. History of Mass
Communication
3 credits
History of media, regulation of the industry,
theories basic to electronic media in America.
COMM 224. Radio and Television
Production
4 credits
Theory and intense studio practice in all phases
of radio and television production, culminating
in presentation and critical evaluation of studentcreated
programs.
COMM 225. Introduction to Desktop
Communication
3 credits
Survey of the components that make up desktop
communications—the hardware and software,
the technology and the terminology, the input
devices and the output devices—as applied and
used in the areas of broadcasting, public relations
and advertising.
COMM 230. Newswriting
3 credits
The practice of basic newswriting technique and
an introduction in all areas of reporting on a
daily newspaper. Prerequisite: ENGL 101.
COMM 232. Mass Communication
and Society
3 credits
Study of ethics, rights, responsibilities and the
place of mass media in social change and social
planning.
COMM 233. Topics in Communication 3 credits
Studies various topics associated with the field of
communication. Specific topics are chosen by the
faculty pursuant to faculty and student interest.
Course may be repeated when topic changes.
Prerequisites: COMM 205, 232.
COMM 240. Principles of Public
Relations
3 credits
The history of public relations as developed in
various organizations. Studies how public relations
fits into an organization’s marketing program;
the practice, procedures and duties of public
relations personnel in various types of organizations;
communication strategies and tactics
used to develop a communication plan consistent
with the organizational goals.
COMM 251. Writing for Public
Relations
3 credits
Introductory course in the process of writing for
the field of public relations. Focuses on the identification
of target audiences, their needs and
how to reach the audiences through writing.
Prerequisites: COMM 230, 240.
WI-COMM 306. Group
Decision-Making
3 credits
Introduction to the process of decision-making in
a small group setting. Emphasis on how informed
decisions are reached based on a reflective think-
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