Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:

• Explain the evolution of the field of communication and describe the current state of the discipline.
• Comprehend the components of a theory and understand the interplay among theory, communication, and application.
• Identify different approaches to doing research in the field and the role of theory within this process.
• Define, explain, and analyze various communication theories that will prepare the student to commence junior-level communication studies courses after transferring to a four-year college or university.
• Identify the major specialization areas within communication studies and assess options for transferring to a four-year academic program in communication studies.