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Faculty
Our faculty are student-oriented and
committed to engaged learning. Not
only will you learn theories and
principles of communication, but you
will be challenged to apply the
concepts. Our faculty will serve as your
academic advisors and mentors as you
progress through the program.
What Do Our Graduates Say?
“I have learned that Communication is the great-
est tool to change the world. I know that sounds
crazy to say, but if you can communicate you can
literally change a person’s life.”
Louisiana Tech
University
Cassie Hammett, Founder/Director, Hub
Urban Ministries, Shreveport, LA
“My Communication degree has helped me to
School of
Communication
establish a career in corporate communication.”
Meredith
Brooks,
Community
Relations
Manager, CenturyLink, Monroe, LA
Jeff Walker, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
[email protected]
Kevin Merritt, M.A.
Instructor
[email protected]
“As an attorney with a corporate focus, I put my
communication degree to work on a daily basis. I
have received numerous comments from superiors, clients and even opposing counsel that they
appreciate my clear and personable communication style, which I fully credit to my communication degree from Louisiana Tech.”
Patrick Hanchey,
Attorney, Bracewell &
Guiliani, Dallas, TX
Lisa Merritt, M.A.
Instructor
[email protected]
Shane Puckett, M.A.
Instructor, Director of
Forensics and Debate
[email protected]
What will you say about your
Communication Degree?
Louisiana Tech University
School of Communication
Robinson Hall
P.O. Box 3165
Ruston, LA 71272
Phone: 318.257.4764
Fax: 318.257.4492
Communication
Studies
School of
Communication
The Bachelor of Arts in Communication with a
concentration in Communication Studies is designed to allow you to study communication in
the areas of interpersonal, intercultural, nonverbal, small group, organizational, rhetorical and
public communication. The Communication Studies curriculum has 42 semester hours of coursework that are concentrated in contemporary theory, research, and practical application of communication principles. Additionally, the curriculum offers 21 elective hours allowing you to pursue a complementary minor in areas such as Political Science, Media Studies, Sports Marketing,
Business, Family and Child Studies, English,
“Core” Course Descriptions:
Major Courses for COMM Studies:
Core Classes are required of all Communication
majors whether you are seeking a concentration in Communication Studies, Journalism or
Theatre. You must take 12 hours of core courses from the following: COMM 101, 110, 202
and COMM 200 or 201.
COMM 203- Interpersonal Communication: Fall.
Study of the verbal and nonverbal dimensions of
interpersonal relationships including dialogues,
interviews and dyadic systems
COMM 101- Intro to Communication Studies:
Offered every term. An introduction to basic human communication including interpersonal, small
group, intercultural and public communication.
COMM 110– Fundamentals of Public Speaking:
Offered every term. Designed to teach strategies
in researching, preparing and extemporaneously
delivering oral presentations in typical speakeraudience situations through application in informative and persuasive speaking.
COMM 200– Intro to Basic Web Design and
Online Media: Basic concepts, nomenclature,
software, and processes used in the design and
creation of websites. Includes introduction to
HTML and optimization issues.
OR
COMM 201– Intro to Digital Photography: An
introduction to photography using digital cameras, image software and digital printers.
COMM 202– Media Literacy: Introduction to the
world of media, arts, and society with emphasis
on critical consumption.
Spanish, French, etc. You decide!
While the degree can lead you directly to careers
Plus 6 additional hours of COMM directed electives chosen from the following: COMM 204, 211,
315, 417 or 433.
COMM 300-Argumentation: Fall. A study of the
principles of group discussion and debate with
practical experience in each.
COMM 303-Intercultural Communication: Winter.
Explores communication across cultures with emphasis on nonverbal messages. Examines the current theories and strategies for more effective and
culturally aware communication.
COMM 325- Introduction to Communication
Research Methods: Winter. A study of the goals
and methods of research with emphasis on understanding the nature and structure of comm.
COMM 431-Organizational Communication:
Winter. Focuses on the factors related to communication processes within government, private, and
volunteer organizations.
COMM 439-Rhetorical Criticism: Spring. Rhetorical
approaches to the criticism of public communication. Intensive practice in writing rhetorical analyses will be provided.
COMM 455-Communication Theory: Fall.
An examination and synthesis of theoretical approaches to contemporary communication theory
with special emphasis on interpersonal contexts.
COMM 466-Group Processes: Fall. Theory and practice of conducting group meetings, group discussions, to include parliamentary procedure.
in public relations, corporate consulting, sales,
advertising, marketing, fund raising and nonprofit
work, it also serves as a rigorous discipline enabling you to pursue graduate work in a variety of
fields. You are in charge of your future!
“The art of communication is the language of leadership”
-James Humes