Communication

 

Career Expectations

Skills developed while earning a communication (COM) degree are desired by a variety of employers offering careers in business administration, marketing or political strategies and coordination, social media management, web production, public relations, journalism, and human resources.

 

Necessary Skills and Attitudes

Students completing COM courses at SVCC should focus on developing strong verbal and nonverbal communication skills to help in conducting interviews and delivering speeches and/or presentations. Additionally, students should embrace opportunities to hone reading, writing, and research skills by investigating options for gathering and analyzing data while utilizing a variety of digital tools and software.

 

Program Learning Outcomes

• Provide students with the theories, concepts, and skills necessary to become more effective speakers and critical listeners in personal, professional, social, and public situations.
• Build a foundation for students’ general education and prepare them to transfer into a bachelor’s degree in communication studies or related fields.

 

 

 

Patricia A. Fulfs Professor, Communication Doctorate, Communication / Speech / Rhetoric, University of Texas-Austin Masters, Communication / Speech / Rhetoric, University of Illinois-Urbana Bachelor, Marketing, DePaul University

Paul R Edleman Paul R. Edleman is Professor of Communication and Political Science. He received his Ph.D. and M.A. in political science from Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, his M.A. in communication studies from the University of Kansas, and his B.S. in political science from the University of South Dakota. He also coordinates SVCC’s Study Abroad activities and is a member of the Illinois Consortium for International Studies and Programs (ICISP) executive board. He has done international programing in several countries, including Cambodia, Pakistan, and the Philippines. Paul’s primary interests are in international relations and global education. Doctorate, Political Science, Syracuse University Masters, Political Science, Syracuse University Masters, Communication / Speech / Rhetoric, University of Kansas Bachelor, Political Science, University of South Dakota