Communication - Southern Connecticut State University

Communication from Southern Connecticut State University is a Campus Bachelor Media Studies degree that prepares you for a Communications career. Communication Department Learning Outcomes There are four main goals for the Communication major, each with an accompanying set of outcomes. They are: Understanding of Discipline - Students are able to recognize and appreciate core principles of the discipline. This includes an appreciation of the depth of the discipline (beyond our 4 specializations), the intersections between our specializations, and an ability to recognize presence/non-presence of disciplinary ideas in everyday life. Related Outcomes: Define key concepts; Identify key concepts Creative and Critical Thinking - Students are able to assess a communication situation and develop appropriate solutions that address the key aspects of that situation. This includes articulating the definition of the situation and justification of decisions made throughout the process. Related Outcomes: Define problem; Identify solution; Execute solution; Evaluate success. Performance Skills - Students are able to demonstrate key skills that are considered central to professional practice, regardless of field of specialization. Students should be able to provide examples of work completed that demonstrates application of these skills. Related Outcomes: Presentations; Correspondence; Research; Technology; Group/Team Management; Writing; Interpersonal Skills Personal and Professional Identity - Students are able to convey a professional demeanor in a variety of contexts. This includes assessing situations and adjusting behaviors appropriately. In addition, students are able to self-assess their own behaviors/products and are able to gauge the quality of their own performance based on professional standards. Student decisions and descriptions of behaviors should be grounded in a ethical practice and respect for diversity. Related Outcomes: Recognize and demonstrate effective vs. ineffective behavior; Personal/Professional approach to situations; Sense of accomplishment and aspirations; Responsibility/Accountability; Self-assessment/sense of own work; Sensitivity to diversity; Employ ethical values View more details on Southern Connecticut State University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Media Studies courses.