1a. IntroSUS 2003 - University of Maryland University College

Track OptionsBusiness Communication TrackBusiness communication unites groups within an organization toachieve the organization’s goals. This track gives students the knowledgeand skills to become effective communicators within the networkof information exchanges among people working in corporations, governmentagencies, and other complex organizations.Business Communication Track Requirements (18 s.h.)In fulfilling the requirements for the communication studies major, studentswho are pursuing a track in business communication must take the followingtrack courses:COMM 390 Writing for Managers (3)COMM 394/394X Business Writing (3)COMM 492 Grant and Proposal Writing (3)COMM 495 Seminar in Workplace Communication (3)SPCH 470 Listening (3)Students must take one of the following organizational communication courses:HRMN 302 Organizational Communication (3)SPCH 424 Communication in Complex Organizations (3)Journalism TrackJournalism (mass communication) concerns the processes andprinciples of how to gather, process, and disseminate informationto an audience or audiences through a variety of media, with thepurpose of informing. The journalism track includes news writingand editing for print media, broadcast writing, magazine writing,communication history and theory, communication law, publicrelations theory and practice, and advertising theory and practice.Note: Journalism is also available as a minor; details are on p. 70.Journalism Track Requirements (18 s.h.)In fulfilling the requirements for the communication studies major, studentswho are pursuing a track in journalism must complete the following requirements:Required Courses (9 s.h.)Students must take the following courses:COMM 400 Communication and the Law (3)JOUR 201 Writing for the Mass Media (3)JOUR 202 Editing for the Mass Media (3)Supplemental Courses (9 s.h.)Students must take three of the following courses:JOUR 320 News Reporting (3)JOUR 330 Public Relations Theory (3)JOUR 331 Public Relations Techniques (3)JOUR 334 Public Relations Programs (3)JOUR 340 Advertising Communication (3)JOUR 341 Advertising Techniques (3)JOUR 350 Photojournalism in the Digital Age (3)JOUR 371 Magazine Article and Feature Writing (3)JOUR 380 Science Writing for Magazines and Newspapers (3)JOUR 410 History of Mass Communication (3)JOUR 459 Special Topics in Mass Communication (3)Speech Communication TrackThe speech communication track helps students develop specializedskills in the dimensions of speaking and listening that relate tothe workplace. This track provides students with the principles andpractice that will allow them to function as oral communicationspecialists in a variety of communication positions within organizations.Note: Speech communication is also available as a minor;details are on p. 82.Students should have taken SPCH 100 or have comparable publicspeaking experience before enrolling in courses for the speechcommunication track.Speech Communication Track Requirements (18 s.h.)In fulfilling the requirements for the communication studies major, students whoare pursuing a track in speech communication must take six of the following trackcourses:SPCH 324 Communication and Gender (3)SPCH 397 Organizational Presentations (3)SPCH 420 Group Discussion and Decision Making (3)SPCH 424 Communication in Complex Organizations (3)SPCH 426 Negotiation and Conflict Management (3)SPCH 470 Listening (3)SPCH 482 Intercultural Communication (3)Technical Communication TrackThe track in technical communication helps students develop specializedskills in writing and designing text and graphics, and todevelop an understanding of systems and contexts of technicalcommunication. This emphasis refines skills in making specializedinformation accessible to a variety of audiences.Technical Communication Track Requirements (18 s.h.)In fulfilling the requirements for the communication studies major, studentswho are pursuing a track in technical communication must take the followingtrack courses:COMM 393/393X Technical Writing (3)COMM 490 Seminar in Technical Communication (3)COMM 491 Technical Editing (3)COMM 493 Graphics/Text Integration (3)SPCH 470 Listening (3)Students must take one of the following courses:COMM 492 Grant and Proposal Writing (3)COMM 496 Writing for the Computer Industry (3)46