Communication

9-10 Credit Hours Required

The purpose for the Communications requirement is to prepare students to communicate information, thoughts, and viewpoints effectively through oral and written forms of expression. ENGL 113 is accepted by the following majors: B.S.E. in Engineering, B.S.M.E. in Mechanical Engineering, B.S.C.M. in Construction Management, B.S.A.B. in Agricultural Business, B.S.Ag. in Agriculture, B.S.N.R.M. in Natural Resources Management, B.S.V.S.T. in Veterinary Science and Technology, B.S.Ch. in Chemistry, and B.S.H.H.P. in Health and Human Performance. Students in other majors need to work with their advisors to determine whether ENGL 113 supports their major.]

The learning outcomes for Communication are as follows:

Students will evaluate oral and/or written expression by listening and reading critically for elements that reflect situation, audience, purpose, and diverse points of view.
Students will organize research to develop logical discourse in support of a central idea.
Students will develop written and/or oral presentations employing correct diction, syntax, usage, grammar and mechanics.
Students will demonstrate critical thinking skills through the appropriate use of opinions, facts and inferences in in rhetorical strategies.

Curriculum Requirements

All students must successfully complete each of the following courses unless noted below:

ENGL 105 - English Composition Credit(s): 3
OR
ENGL 111 - English Composition Credit(s): 3
ENGL 112 - English Composition Credit(s): 3
OR
ENGL 113 - English for Technical Writers Credit(s): 3
MMSC 229 - Public Communication Credit(s): 3
OR
MMSC 230 - Public Speaking Credit(s): 3
OR
HNRS 110 - Public Speaking and the Rhetorical Tradition Credit(s): 3