{ "college": "mt-san-antonio-college", "edition": "2026-2027", "code": "COMM", "name": "Communication Studies", "sourceUrl": "https://catalog.mtsac.edu/programs/coursesaz/comm/", "courses": [ { "code": "COMM C1000", "subject": "COMM", "number": "C1000", "title": "Introduction to Public Speaking", "units": "4", "hours": "Lecture: 72", "formerly": "SPCH 1A", "cid": [ "COMM 110" ], "transfer": [ "CSU", "UC" ], "description": "In this course, students learn and apply foundational rhetorical theories and techniques of public speaking in a multicultural democratic society. Students discover, develop, and critically analyze ideas in public discourse through research, reasoning, organization, composition, delivery to a live audience and evaluation of various types of speeches, including informative and persuasive speeches.", "notes": [ "Degree Applicable" ], "offered": [ { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 117, "open": 109, "url": "/c/mt-san-antonio-college/schedule/fall-2026/comm/#comm-c1000" }, { "term": "winter-2027", "name": "Winter 2027", "sections": 48, "open": 47, "url": "/c/mt-san-antonio-college/schedule/winter-2027/comm/#comm-c1000" } ] }, { "code": "COMM C1000H", "subject": "COMM", "number": "C1000H", "title": "Introduction to Public Speaking - Honors", "units": "4", "hours": "Lecture: 72", "prerequisite": "Acceptance into the Honors Program", "formerly": "SPCH 1AH", "cid": [ "COMM 110" ], "transfer": [ "CSU", "UC" ], "description": "In this course, students learn and apply foundational rhetorical theories and techniques of public speaking in a multicultural democratic society. Students discover, develop, and critically analyze ideas in public discourse through research, reasoning, organization, composition, delivery to a live audience, and evaluation of various types of speeches, including informative and persuasive speeches. This is an honors course. Students may not receive credit for both COMM C1000 and COMM C1000H.", "notes": [ "Degree Applicable" ], "offered": [ { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 2, "open": 2, "url": "/c/mt-san-antonio-college/schedule/fall-2026/comm/#comm-1000h", "listedAs": "COMM 1000H" }, { "term": "winter-2027", "name": "Winter 2027", "sections": 3, "open": 1, "url": "/c/mt-san-antonio-college/schedule/winter-2027/comm/#comm-1000h", "listedAs": "COMM 1000H" } ] }, { "code": "COMM 2", "subject": "COMM", "number": "2", "title": "Survey of Communication Studies", "units": "4", "hours": "Lecture: 72", "corequisite": "(ENGL C1000 or ENGL 1A) or (ENGL C1000H or ENGL 1AH) or AMLA 1A (may have been taken previously)", "formerly": "SPCH 2", "cid": [ "COMM 115" ], "transfer": [ "CSU", "UC" ], "description": "Basic theories and competencies in interpersonal, small group, public speaking, and intercultural communication. Students will examine and practice human communication principles and theories to develop critical thinking and communication competencies in a variety of contexts. Oral presentations are required.", "notes": [ "Degree Applicable" ], "offered": [ { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 4, "open": 4, "url": "/c/mt-san-antonio-college/schedule/fall-2026/comm/#comm-2" }, { "term": "winter-2027", "name": "Winter 2027", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/mt-san-antonio-college/schedule/winter-2027/comm/#comm-2" } ] }, { "code": "COMM 3", "subject": "COMM", "number": "3", "title": "Voice and Diction", "units": "3", "hours": "Lecture: 54", "formerly": "SPCH 3", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU", "UC" ], "description": "Improvement of the speaking voice and oral communication style, including proper control and projection of the voice, vocal expressiveness, articulation, and pronunciation. Develops accuracy of sound production for standard American speech through use of the International Phonetic Alphabet. Emphasizes individual diagnosis and extensive oral practice.", "notes": [ "Degree Applicable", "May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass" ], "offered": [ { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/mt-san-antonio-college/schedule/fall-2026/comm/#comm-3" } ] }, { "code": "COMM 4", "subject": "COMM", "number": "4", "title": "Performance of Literature", "units": "3", "hours": "Lecture: 54", "formerly": "SPCH 4", "cid": [ "COMM 170" ], "transfer": [ "CSU", "UC" ], "description": "Theory, principles, and techniques of the performance of literature in solo and duo formats. Practical training in critical reading, editing, and performance of poetry, prose, drama, essay, and experimental forms of performance text drawn from a diverse range of cultural viewpoints and voices. Texts will include prose, poetry, drama, and nonfiction. Appreciation of various genres of literature through textual analysis, oral reading, and evaluation.", "notes": [ "Degree Applicable" ], "offered": [ { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/mt-san-antonio-college/schedule/fall-2026/comm/#comm-4" } ] }, { "code": "COMM 6", "subject": "COMM", "number": "6", "title": "Group Communication", "units": "3", "hours": "Lecture: 54", "formerly": "SPCH 6", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU", "UC" ], "description": "Theory, principles, application, and evaluation of group communication processes, including problem-solving, conflict management, decision making, and leadership.", "notes": [ "Degree Applicable" ], "offered": [ { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 2, "open": 2, "url": "/c/mt-san-antonio-college/schedule/fall-2026/comm/#comm-6" } ] }, { "code": "COMM 7", "subject": "COMM", "number": "7", "title": "Intercultural Communication", "units": "3", "hours": "Lecture: 54", "formerly": "SPCH 7", "cid": [ "COMM 150" ], "transfer": [ "CSU", "UC" ], "description": "Theoretical dynamics of culture within communication contexts, and a practical exploration into improving intercultural communication competence for more effective interactions with others in a diverse society.", "notes": [ "Degree Applicable" ], "offered": [ { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 2, "open": 2, "url": "/c/mt-san-antonio-college/schedule/fall-2026/comm/#comm-7" }, { "term": "winter-2027", "name": "Winter 2027", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/mt-san-antonio-college/schedule/winter-2027/comm/#comm-7" } ] }, { "code": "COMM 7H", "subject": "COMM", "number": "7H", "title": "Intercultural Communication - Honors", "units": "3", "hours": "Lecture: 54", "prerequisite": "Acceptance into the Honors Program", "formerly": "SPCH 7H.", "cid": [ "COMM 150" ], "transfer": [ "CSU", "UC" ], "description": "Theoretical dynamics of culture in communication contexts. Honors for enriched experience. Students may not receive credit for both COMM 7 & 7H.", "notes": [ "Degree Applicable" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "COMM 8", "subject": "COMM", "number": "8", "title": "Professional and Organizational Speaking", "units": "4", "hours": "Lecture: 72", "corequisite": "(ENGL C1000 or ENGL 1A) or (ENGL C1000H or ENGL 1AH) or AMLA 1A (may have been taken previously)", "formerly": "SPCH 8", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "Speech communication principles as employed in organizations, including decision making, leadership, conflict resolution, and communication networks as well as substantial skills development in preparing and delivering oral presentations within professional contexts and in the workplace. Oral presentations are required.", "notes": [ "Degree Applicable" ], "offered": [ { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 2, "open": 1, "url": "/c/mt-san-antonio-college/schedule/fall-2026/comm/#comm-8" } ] }, { "code": "COMM 8H", "subject": "COMM", "number": "8H", "title": "Professional and Organizational Speaking - Honors", "units": "4", "hours": "Lecture: 72", "prerequisite": "Acceptance into the Honors Program", "corequisite": "(ENGL C1000 or ENGL 1A) or (ENGL C1000H or ENGL 1AH) or AMLA 1A (may be taken previously)", "formerly": "SPCH 8H", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "Speech communication principles as employed in organizations, including decision making, leadership, conflict resolution, and communication networks as well as substantial skills development in preparing and delivering oral presentations within professional contexts and in the workplace. Oral presentations are required. An honors course designed to provide an enriched experience. Students may not receive credit for both COMM 8 and COMM 8H.", "notes": [ "Degree Applicable" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "COMM 9", "subject": "COMM", "number": "9", "title": "Introduction to Persuasion", "units": "3", "hours": "Lecture: 54", "formerly": "SPCH 9", "cid": [ "COMM 190" ], "transfer": [ "CSU", "UC" ], "description": "Examines historical and contemporary approaches to persuasive messages throughout time. It will also focus on the presentation of persuasive appeals, and learning to construct, deliver, and critique persuasive messages.", "notes": [ "Degree Applicable" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "COMM 15", "subject": "COMM", "number": "15", "title": "Forensics: Fundamentals of Contest Speech and Debate", "units": "2", "hours": "Lecture: 18, Lab: 54", "advisory": "(COMM C1000 or SPCH 1A) or (COMM C1000H or SPCH 1AH)", "formerly": "SPCH 15", "cid": [ "COMM 160 B" ], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "Participation in one or more public performances as part of the Mt. SAC Forensics Team. Instructions in preparatory procedures for these performances, including techniques in persuasive oratory, interpretation, expository, impromptu, speech analysis, and debate. Tournament or community event attendance required outside regularly scheduled class hours. Students who repeat this course will benefit from additional competition experiences.", "notes": [ "Degree Applicable" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "COMM 16", "subject": "COMM", "number": "16", "title": "Forensics: Individual Event Team", "units": "3", "hours": "Lab: 162", "prerequisite": "Admission by audition", "formerly": "SPCH 16", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "Speech performance skills and participation in multiple public performances as members of the Mt. SAC Forensics Team. Auditions are held prior to the first week of class and are scheduled through the coaching staff. Tournament or community event attendance is required outside regularly scheduled class hours. Students who repeat this course will benefit from additional competition experiences.", "notes": [ "Degree Applicable" ], "offered": [ { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/mt-san-antonio-college/schedule/fall-2026/comm/#comm-16" }, { "term": "winter-2027", "name": "Winter 2027", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/mt-san-antonio-college/schedule/winter-2027/comm/#comm-16" } ] }, { "code": "COMM 17", "subject": "COMM", "number": "17", "title": "Forensics: Debate Team", "units": "3", "hours": "Lab: 162", "prerequisite": "Admission by audition", "formerly": "SPCH 17", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "Speaking and argumentation skills and participation in multiple intercollegiate speaking competitions or community events as members of the Mt. San Antonio College (Mt. SAC) Forensics Team. Auditions are held prior to the first week of class and are scheduled through the coaching staff. Emphasis is on intercollegiate debate and limited preparation speaking. Tournament or community event attendance required outside regularly scheduled class hours. Students who repeat this course will benefit from additional competition experiences.", "notes": [ "Degree Applicable" ], "offered": [ { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 2, "open": 1, "url": "/c/mt-san-antonio-college/schedule/fall-2026/comm/#comm-17" }, { "term": "winter-2027", "name": "Winter 2027", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/mt-san-antonio-college/schedule/winter-2027/comm/#comm-17" } ] }, { "code": "COMM 18", "subject": "COMM", "number": "18", "title": "Forensics: Reader's Theater Team", "units": "3", "hours": "Lab: 162", "formerly": "SPCH 18", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "Speech performance skills and participation in multiple public performances, including a regional, state, or national-level forensics competition, as members of the Mt. SAC Forensics Team. Students will perform in one or more reader's theater pieces. Tournament attendance required outside regularly scheduled class hours. Students who repeat this course will benefit from additional competition experiences.", "notes": [ "Degree Applicable" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "COMM 20", "subject": "COMM", "number": "20", "title": "Argumentation and Debate", "units": "3", "hours": "Lecture: 54", "prerequisite": "(COMM C1000 or SPCH 1A) or (COMM C1000H or SPCH 1AH) and (ENGL C1000 or ENGL 1A) or (ENGL C1000H or ENGL 1AH) or AMLA 1A", "formerly": "SPCH 20", "cid": [ "COMM 120" ], "transfer": [ "CSU", "UC" ], "description": "Rhetorical principles of argumentation in both theory and practice. Emphasis is given to rational discussion, reasoned advocacy in written and spoken arguments, and critical thinking.", "notes": [ "Degree Applicable" ], "offered": [ { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 2, "open": 2, "url": "/c/mt-san-antonio-college/schedule/fall-2026/comm/#comm-20" }, { "term": "winter-2027", "name": "Winter 2027", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/mt-san-antonio-college/schedule/winter-2027/comm/#comm-20" } ] }, { "code": "COMM 20H", "subject": "COMM", "number": "20H", "title": "Argumentation and Debate - Honors", "units": "3", "hours": "Lecture: 54", "prerequisite": "(COMM C1000 or SPCH 1A) or (COMM C1000H or SPCH 1AH) and (ENGL C1000 or ENGL 1A) or (ENGL C1000H or ENGL 1AH) or AMLA 1A and acceptance into the Honors Program", "formerly": "SPCH 20H", "cid": [ "COMM 120" ], "transfer": [ "CSU", "UC" ], "description": "Rhetorical principles of argumentation in both theory and practice. Emphasis is given to rational discussion and reasoned advocacy. An honors course designed to provide an enriched experience. Students may not receive credit for both COMM 20 and COMM 20H. Off-campus tournaments may be required.", "notes": [ "Degree Applicable" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "COMM 26", "subject": "COMM", "number": "26", "title": "Interpersonal Communication", "units": "3", "hours": "Lecture: 54", "formerly": "SPCH 26", "cid": [ "COMM 130" ], "transfer": [ "CSU", "UC" ], "description": "Dynamics of everyday one-to-one communication focusing on the roles behavior, psychology, and environment play in friendship, family, intimate, and workplace relationships. Factors that influence communication such as nonverbal cues, language, perception, culture, power dynamics, listening, self-concept, and health and personal well-being. Problems in relational communication and conflict management as well as adaption and success in interpersonal effectiveness.", "notes": [ "Degree Applicable" ], "offered": [ { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 11, "open": 10, "url": "/c/mt-san-antonio-college/schedule/fall-2026/comm/#comm-26" }, { "term": "winter-2027", "name": "Winter 2027", "sections": 2, "open": 2, "url": "/c/mt-san-antonio-college/schedule/winter-2027/comm/#comm-26" } ] }, { "code": "COMM 26H", "subject": "COMM", "number": "26H", "title": "Interpersonal Communication - Honors", "units": "3", "hours": "Lecture: 54", "prerequisite": "Acceptance into the Honors Program", "formerly": "SPCH 26H", "cid": [ "COMM 130" ], "transfer": [ "CSU", "UC" ], "description": "Dynamics of everyday one-to-one communication focusing on the roles behavior, psychology, and environment play in friendship, family, intimate, and workplace relationships. Factors that influence communication such as nonverbal cues, language, perception, culture, power dynamics, listening, self-concept, and health and personal well-being. Problems in relational communication and conflict management as well as adaption and success in interpersonal effectiveness. An honors course designed to provide an enriched experience. Students may not receive credit for both COMM 26 and COMM 26H.", "notes": [ "Degree Applicable" ], "offered": [ { "term": "winter-2027", "name": "Winter 2027", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/mt-san-antonio-college/schedule/winter-2027/comm/#comm-26h" } ] }, { "code": "COMM 30", "subject": "COMM", "number": "30", "title": "Introduction to Communication Theory", "units": "3", "hours": "Lecture: 54", "corequisite": "(ENGL C1000 or ENGL 1A) or (ENGL C1000H or ENGL 1AH) or AMLA 1A (may be taken previously)", "advisory": "READ 100", "formerly": "SPCH 30", "cid": [ "COMM 180" ], "transfer": [ "CSU", "UC" ], "description": "Prominent issues in communication theory across the social sciences, introduction to the professional field of communication, and practice of multiple research methods for students preparing for upper division study in communication or related disciplines.", "notes": [ "Degree Applicable" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "COMM 30H", "subject": "COMM", "number": "30H", "title": "Introduction to Communication Theory - Honors", "units": "3", "hours": "Lecture: 54", "prerequisite": "Acceptance into the Honors Program", "corequisite": "(ENGL C1000 or ENGL 1A) or (ENGL C1000H or ENGL 1AH) or AMLA 1A (may be taken previously)", "advisory": "READ 100", "formerly": "SPCH 30H", "cid": [ "COMM 180" ], "transfer": [ "CSU", "UC" ], "description": "Prominent issues in communication theory across the social sciences, introduction to the professional field of communication, and practice of multiple research methods for students preparing for upper division study in communication or related disciplines. Students may not receive credit for both COMM 30 and COMM 30H. This course will be enhanced by requiring each student to complete more substantial assignments related to these topics.", "notes": [ "Degree Applicable" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "COMM 99", "subject": "COMM", "number": "99", "title": "Special Projects in Communication Studies", "units": "0.5-2", "hours": "Lecture: 9-36", "prerequisite": "Instructor Approval and Approved Independent Study Learning Contract", "formerly": "SPCH 99", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "Offers students recognition for their academic interests and ability and the opportunity to explore Communication Studies in greater depth. The content of each course and the methods of study vary from semester to semester and depend on the particular project under consideration. Instructor approval required.", "notes": [ "Degree Applicable" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "COMM 300", "subject": "COMM", "number": "300", "title": "Conflict Management and Mediation", "units": "3", "hours": "Lecture: 54", "prerequisite": "Admission to the BS in Histotechnology", "formerly": "SPCH 300", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "Analytical investigation of the methodology and techniques required to effectively manage and mediate workplace, interpersonal, and group conflicts.", "notes": [ "Degree Applicable" ], "offered": [] } ] }