Department of Communication

Objectives and Assessment

Core Courses and Objectives

Interpersonal/ Organizational Courses and Objectives

Media and Culture Courses and Objectives

Multimedia Newsgathering and Reporting Courses and Objectives

Rhetoric and Public Advocacy Courses and Objectives

General Education Courses and Objectives

COMM and COMI Courses and Objectives

General Education Course, Objectives, and Assessment Measures

2017-18

*COURSE*	*OUTCOME TO BE ASSESSED*	*METHOD OF ASSESSMENT*	*STANDARD OF MEASURE*	*BENCHMARK*
*COM 114*	2.5. Provide credible and relevant evidence to support an oral argument.	A census evaluation of the persuasive speeches that demonstrate the use of credible and relevant sources as support.	NCA_Competent Speaker Evaluation Rubric
*COM 212*	5.6 Identify examples of how social, behavioral, or historical knowledge informs and can shape personal, ethical, civic, or global decisions and responsibilities.	Writing Assignment	Appropriate Rubric
*COM 248*	6.1 Recognize and describe humanistic, historical, or artistic works or problems and patterns of the human experience.	Essay question	Rubric
*COM 250*	5.3 Demonstrate basic literacy in social, behavioral, or historical research methods and analyses.	Ten objective items on a test.
*COM 303*	5.5 Recognize the extent and impact of diversity among individuals, cultures, or societies in contemporary or historical contexts.	Writing Assignment	Appropriate Rubric
*COM 316*	8.2 Report the results of original work through a discipline appropriate product.	To be determined
*COM 471*	8.1 Produce an original work involving the creation or application of knowledge, performance or service.	Service Learning Project	* Topic Presentation * Project Description * Project Proposal Presentation Midterm Presentation * Progress Report * Unit (work) logs * Instructors final project assessment
*JOUR J210*	6.1 Recognize and describe humanistic, historical, or artistic works or problems and patterns of the human experience	Portfolio	Appropriate Rubric