Fall 2025 Communication

COMM 100

Fundamentals of Human Communication

3 hours. No Credit given toward major in Communication. Some sections may be offered fully online or in a blended-online and classroom course setting. Consult the Schedule of Classes for the mode of instruction. Use of computer and internet access is required for all online and blended sections. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. UIC GE Individual and Society course.

COMM 101

Introduction to Communication

3 hours. Some sections may be offered fully online or in a blended-online and classroom course setting. Use of computer and internet access is required for all online and blended sections. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. UIC GE Individual and Society course.

COMM 102

Introduction to Interpersonal Communication

3 hours. Some sections may be offered fully online or in a blended-online and classroom course setting. Consult the Schedule of Classes for the mode of instruction. Use of computer and internet access is required for all online and blended sections. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. UIC GE Individual and Society course.

COMM 103

Introduction to Media

3 hours. Some sections may be offered fully online or in a blended-online and classroom course setting. use of computer and internet access is required for all online and blended sections. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. UIC GE Individual and Society course.

COMM 105

Black Film, 1900 - Present: Images, Individuals and Ideas on Screen

3 hours. Same as BLST 105 and MOVI 105. UIC GE Creative Arts, and UIC GE US Society course.

COMM 140

Fundamentals of Social Media and Communication

3 hours. Some sections may be offered fully online or in a blended-online and classroom course setting. Consult the Schedule of Classes for the mode of instruction. Use of computer and internet access is required for all online and blended sections. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. UIC GE Individual and Society course.

COMM 200

Communication Technologies

3 hours. Same as MOVI 200. Some sections may be offered fully online or in a blended-online and classroom course setting. Use of computer and internet access is required for all online and blended sections. Consult the schedule of classes for mode of instruction. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 160 and ENGL 161. UIC GE Individual and Society course.

COMM 203

Gender, Race, Inclusion and Diversity (GRID) in Communication

3 hours. Some sections may be offered fully online or in a blended-online course setting. Consult the Schedule of Classes for mode of instruction. Use of computer and internet access is required for all online and blended sections. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 160 and ENGL 161. Departmental Approval Required

COMM 204

Gender and Popular Culture

3 hours. Same as GWS 204. Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or above; or consent of the instructor. Recommended background: Credit or concurrent registration in GWS 101 or Credit or concurrent registration in COMM 102 or Credit or concurrent registration in GWS 102 or Credit or concurrent registration in COMM 103. UIC GE Individual and Society, and UIC GE US Society course.

COMM 205

The Health Media Environment

3 hours. Some sections may be offered fully online or in a blended-online and classroom course setting. Consult the Schedule of Classes for the mode of instruction. Use of computer and internet access is required for all online and blended sections. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Prerequisite(s): Completion of the English Composition requirement.

COMM 206

Public Relations and Digital Media

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 160 and ENGL 161.

COMM 207

The Mass Media and Politics

3 hours. Same as POLS 207. Some sections may be offered fully online or in a blended-online and classroom course setting. Consult the Schedule of Classes for the mode of instruction. Use of computer and internet access is required for all online and blended sections. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Prerequisite(s): One course in political science, sociology or contemporary history.

COMM 216

Digital Journalism

3 hours. Some sections may be offered fully online or in a blended-online and classroom course setting. Consult the Schedule of Classes for the mode of instruction. Use of computer and internet access is required for all online and blended sections. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 160 and ENGL 161.

COMM 220

Social Media and Marketing

3 hours. Course may be offered in a traditional, blended, or online format. Use of computer and internet access is required for all online and blended sections. Consult the Schedule of Classes for the mode of instruction. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 160 and ENGL 161.

Online

COMM 225

Advertising and Society

3 hours. Some sections may be offered fully online or in a blended-online course setting. Consult the Schedule of Classes for mode of instruction. Use of computer and internet access is required for all online and blended sections. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 160 and ENGL 161.

COMM 230

AI and Journalism

3 hours. Some sections may be offered fully online or in a blended-online and classroom course setting. Consult the Schedule of Classes for the mode of instruction. Use of computer and internet access is required for all online and blended sections. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 160 and ENGL 161.

COMM 234

History of Television

3 hours. Same as ENGL 234 and MOVI 234. Some sections may be offered fully online or in a blended-online and classroom course setting. Consult the Schedule of Classes for the mode of instruction. Use of computer and internet access is required for all online and blended sections. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 160 and ENGL 161.

COMM 240

Data Journalism

3 hours. Some sections may be offered fully online or in a blended-online and classroom course setting. Use of computer and internet access is required for all online and blended sections. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 160 and ENGL 161.

COMM 250

Social Media and Society

3 hours. Some sections may be offered fully online or in a blended-online and classroom course setting. Consult the Schedule of Classes for the mode of instruction. Use of computer and internet access is required for all online and blended sections. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 160 and ENGL 161.

Online

COMM 260

Games as Social Technology

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): Completion of the English Composition requirement.

COMM 270

Digital Influencers

3 hours. Some sections may be offered fully online or in a blended-online course setting. Consult the Schedule of Classes for mode of instruction. Use of computer and internet access is required for all online and blended sections. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 160 and ENGL 161.

COMM 294

Introductory Topics

3 hours. Some sections may be offered fully online or in a blended-online and classroom course setting. Consult the Schedule of Classes for the mode of instruction. Use of computer and internet access is required for all online and blended sections. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 160 and ENGL 161.

COMM 301

Communication Research

3 hours. Some sections may be offered fully online or in a blended-online and classroom course setting. Consult the Schedule of Classes for the mode of instruction. Use of computer and internet access is required for all online and blended sections. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Prerequisite(s): COMM 101 and COMM 102 and COMM 103; and Credit or concurrent registration in COMM 200. Open only to juniors and seniors and quantitative reasoning requirement met.

COMM 303

Communication and Culture

3 hours. Some sections may be offered fully online or in a blended-online and classroom course setting. Consult the Schedule of Classes for the mode of instruction. Use of computer and internet access is required for all online and blended sections. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Prerequisite(s): COMM 101 and COMM 103; and Credit or concurrent registration in COMM 102; and Credit or concurrent registration in COMM 200.

Online

COMM 306

Organizational Communication

3 hours. Some sections may be offered fully online or in a blended-online and classroom course setting. Consult the Schedule of Classes for the mode of instruction. Use of computer and internet access is required for all online and blended sections. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Prerequisite(s): COMM 101 and COMM 103; and Credit or concurrent registration in COMM 102; and Credit or concurrent registration in COMM 200. Departmental Approval Required

COMM 311

Interviewing and Communication

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): COMM 101 and COMM 103; and Credit or concurrent registration in COMM 102 and Credit or concurrent registration in COMM 200.

UIS: Broadcast Television

COMM 315

Group Communication

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): COMM 101 and COMM 103; and Credit or concurrent registration in COMM 102; and Credit or concurrent registration in COMM 200.

COMM 323

Argument and Persuasion

3 hours. Same as ENGL 356. Some sections may be offered fully online or in a blended-online and classroom course setting. Consult the Schedule of Classes for the mode of instruction. Use of computer and internet access is required for all online and blended sections. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite(s): COMM 101 and COMM 103; and Credit or concurrent registration in COMM 102; and Credit or concurrent registration in COMM 200. English majors or minors must seek approval from the Communication department.

COMM 326

Public Relations and Social Responsibility

3 hours. Some sections may be offered fully online or in a blended-online and classroom course setting. Consult the Schedule of Classes for the mode of instruction. Use of computer and internet access is required for all online and blended sections. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Prerequisite(s): COMM 101 and COMM 103; and Credit or concurrent registration in COMM 102; and Credit or concurrent registration in COMM 200.

COMM 330

Mass Media and Popular Culture

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): COMM 101 and COMM 103; and Credit or concurrent registration in COMM 102; and Credit or concurrent registration in COMM 200.

COMM 334

Latinx Sound Studies

3 hours. Same as LALS 335.

COMM 335

Digital Storytelling

3 hours. Some sections may be offered fully online or in a blended-online course setting. Consult the Schedule of Classes for mode of instruction. Use of computer and internet access is required for all online and blended sections. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Prerequisite(s): COMM 101 and COMM 103 and Credit or concurrent registration in COMM 102; and Credit or concurrent registration in COMM 200.

COMM 350

Personal Relationships and Technology

3 hours. Some sections may be offered fully online or in a blended-online and classroom course setting. Consult the Schedule of Classes for the mode of instruction. Use of computer and internet access is required for all online and blended sections. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Prerequisite(s): COMM 101 and COMM 103; and Credit or concurrent registration in COMM 102; and Credit or concurrent registration in COMM 200.

COMM 360

Public Relations Campaigns

3 hours. Some sections may be offered fully online or in a blended-online course setting. Consult the Schedule of Classes for mode of instruction. Use of computer and internet access is required for all online and blended sections. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Prerequisite(s): COMM 101 and COMM 103 and Credit or concurrent registration in COMM 102; and Credit or concurrent registration in COMM 200.

COMM 394

Special Topics in Communication

3 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 hours if topic is different for each registration. Some sections may be offered fully online or in a blended-online and classroom course setting. Consult the Schedule of Classes for the mode of instruction. Use of computer and internet access is required for all online and blended sections. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Prerequisite(s): COMM 101 and COMM 103; and Credit or concurrent registration in COMM 102; and Credit or concurrent registration in COMM 200.

COMM 416

Conflict and Communication

3 OR 4 hours. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite(s): COMM 301. Restricted to Undergrad - Chicago.

COMM 425

Digital Advocacy

3 hours. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Some sections may be offered fully online or in a blended-online and classroom course setting. Consult the Schedule of Classes for the mode of instruction. Use of computer and internet access is required for all online and blended sections. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Prerequisite(s): COMM 301.

Online

COMM 430

Media, Information and Society

3 OR 4 hours. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Some sections may be offered fully online or in a blended-online and classroom course setting. Consult the Schedule of Classes for the mode of instruction. Use of computer and internet access is required for all online and blended sections. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Prerequisite(s): COMM 301.

COMM 435

Data, Privacy and Ethics in the Digital Age

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): COMM 301.

Blended - Online & Classroom

COMM 440

Technology, Social Justice, and Sustainable Futures

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): COMM 301; or approval of the department.

Online

COMM 445

Politics of Platforms

3 hours. Some sections may be offered fully online or in a blended-online and classroom course setting. Use of computer and internet access is required for all online and blended sections. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Prerequisite(s): COMM 301.

Blended - IV and Classroom

COMM 458

Minorities and Communication

3 OR 4 hours. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite(s): COMM 301.

COMM 460

Visual Communication

3 OR 4 hours. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite(s): COMM 301.

COMM 465

Video Games and Society

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): COMM 301.

COMM 467

Public Opinion and Political Communication

3 OR 4 hours. Same as POLS 467. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite(s): POLS 200 or the equivalent or consent of the instructor.

COMM 474

Internship

1 TO 8 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 hours. No more than 3 credit hours of COMM 474 or COMM 498 may be applied toward the major. May not be counted toward the minimum Master of Arts degree requirements. Some sections may be offered fully online or in a blended-online and classroom course setting. Consult the Schedule of Classes for the mode of instruction. Use of computer and internet access is required for all online and blended sections. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Prerequisite(s): Approval of the Department. Departmental Approval Required

Online

COMM 490

Seminar in Culture and Communication

3 hours. Some sections may be offered fully online or in a blended-online and classroom course setting. Consult the Schedule of Classes for the mode of instruction. Use of computer and internet access is required for all online and blended sections. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Prerequisite(s): COMM 301.

COMM 491

Seminar in Media and Communication

3 hours. Some sections may be offered fully online or in a blended-online and classroom course setting. Consult the Schedule of Classes for the mode of instruction. Use of computer and internet access is required for all online and blended sections. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Prerequisite(s): COMM 301.

COMM 493

Communication and Social Networks

3 hours. Some sections may be offered fully online or in a blended-online and classroom course setting. use of computer and internet access is required for all online and blended sections. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Prerequisite(s): COMM 301.

Online

COMM 494

Special Topics in Communication

3 OR 4 hours. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. May be repeated up to 2 time(s). Some sections may be offered fully online or in a blended-online and classroom course setting. Consult the Schedule of Classes for the mode of instruction. Use of computer and internet access is required for all online and blended sections. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Prerequisite(s): COMM 301.

COMM 498

Independent Study

1 TO 4 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 hours. No more than 3 credit hours of COMM 474 or COMM 498 may be applied toward the major. Credit earned may not be applied toward the minimum Master of Arts in Communication degree requirements. Prerequisite(s): Approval of the Department and Junior or Senior standing. Departmental Approval Required

COMM 500

Introduction to Communication Research

4 hours. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor or graduate standing in communication. Departmental Approval Required

COMM 502

Seminar in Media Studies

4 hours. Prerequisite(s): COMM 500; or consent of the instructor. Departmental Approval Required

COMM 504

Communication, Technology, and Society Proseminar

4 hours. Restricted to Graduate College.

COMM 508

New Media of Communication

4 hours. Prerequisite(s): COMM 504. Restricted to Graduate College.

COMM 522

Human-Computer Interaction

4 hours. Same as PSCH 522 and CS 522. Prerequisite(s): CS 422; or consent of the instructor. Restricted to Graduate College. Departmental Approval Required

COMM 554

Language

3 hours. Same as PSCH 554 and LING 554. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing or consent of the instructor.

COMM 567

Topics in Political Communication

4 hours. Same as PA 567 and POLS 567. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor.

COMM 570

Seminar in Philosophy of Technology

4 hours. Prerequisite(s): COMM 504. Restricted to Graduate College.

COMM 591

Health Communication

4 hours. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing in communication, or enrollment in a health professions school or college, or consent of the instructor.

COMM 594

Advanced Special Topics in Communication

1 TO 4 hours. May be repeated. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor.

COMM 596

Independent Research

1 TO 4 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the head of the department.

COMM 598

Thesis Research

0 TO 16 hours. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): COMM 501. Departmental Approval Required

COMM 599

Dissertation Research

0 TO 16 hours. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated. Students may register for more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor. Restricted to Doctor of Philosophy.