The Academic Program in Communication
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Grounded in humanistic, social scientific, and aesthetic perspectives, the newly revised Communication Program centers traditional and contemporary topics, blends theory with practice, and offers students a comprehensive liberal arts education that is rich in breadth and customizable to students' unique interests and goals.
Key features include the Introduction to Communication course (COMN 100), which provides a shared foundation and a Capstone Experience (COMN 498), where students reflect on their growth, integrate and apply their knowledge and skill, and identify future communication-related goals.
Minor in Communication
The Minor in Communication is open to any student at the college.
This minor is intended for students who desire to supplement their current major with an emphasis on one of the ways communication influences our daily lives. The minor requires the core course COMN 100 - Introduction to Communication. In addition to this, students must also complete 16 credits; 8 of which must come from 300-level or above courses.
For more information, see the college bulletin (course catalog) or contact the Communication Minor Advisor.
Dr. Atsushi Tajima, Communication Minor Advisor
Blake B 119
585-245-5228
tajima@geneseo.edu
Microcredential in Intergroup Dialogue and Social Change
In this nine-credit communication microcredential, students will develop skills and experience in facilitating constructive dialogue on issues related to social identity and belonging, including categories such as race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, religion, and social class. The microcredential includes three required academic experiences.
The Department of Communication also oversees Intergroup Dialogue, which offers classes that engage students in exploring identity and social justice across race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, and class through dialogue and facilitation training.
Communication Program Learning Outcomes
Students will:
- Describe theories, principles, practices, findings, and historical trends of the communication discipline.
- Apply the acquired knowledge of the discipline to real-world applications and practical contexts of human communication.
- Demonstrate mastery of writing for unique audiences, purposes, channels, and contexts, using standards for the course of study.
- Demonstrate mastery of creation and delivery of oral messages, using established standards of effective communication across targeted contexts.
- Research and analyze findings for the course of study, using critical thinking skills.
- Apply ethical standards in communication situations.
- Demonstrate communication competence across various contexts and diverse communities.
For specific requirements, please see the bulletin.