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

2015-16

*COURSE*	*OUTCOME TO BE ASSESSED*	*METHOD OF ASSESSMENT*	*STANDARD OF MEASURE*	*BENCHMARK*
*COM 114*	2.3. Identify and demonstrate appropriate oral and nonverbal communication practices.	A census evaluation of the persuasive speeches that demonstrate appropriate oral and nonverbal communication practices.	NCA_Competent Speaker Evaluation Rubric
*COM 212*	5.5 Recognize the extent and impact of diversity among individuals, cultures, or societies in contemporary or historical contexts.	Project	Appropriate Rubric
*COM 248*	1.5 Develop, assert and support a focused thesis with appropriate reasoning and adequate evidence.	Written Assignment	Appropriate Rubric
*COM 250*	5.4 Evaluate evidence supporting conclusions about the behavior of individuals, groups, institutions, or organizations. Assessment: A writing assignment with a rubric.	Written Assignment	Appropriate Rubric
*COM 303*	5.2 Identify the strengths and weaknesses of contending explanations or interpretations for social, behavioral, or historical phenomena.	Essay Question	Appropriate Rubric
*COM 316*	8.1 Produce an original work involving the creation or application of knowledge, performance or service.	To be determined
*COM 471*	8.3 Demonstrate a high level of personal integrity and professional ethics by understanding the ethical responsibilities related to the profession associated with the subject of the capstone project.	Student Class Participation	Appropriate Rubric
*JOUR J210*	7.1 Demonstrate an understanding of the creative process the vocabulary of the appropriate discipline.	Portfolio	Appropriate Rubric