Communications

This course prepares students for the workplace through a wide variety of techniques and strategies and shows them how to continue their upward mobility once on the job. Topics covered include work place ethics, goal setting strategies, priority and stress management related to the workplace, working effectively with a diverse workforce, functioning on a global virtual team, managing conflict and difficult people, and learning to navigate change while in a career.

This course develops and strengthens communication skills needed in the workplace.  Topics include communication theory, listening, delivering feedback, interviewing, and public speaking. 

This course develops and improves public speaking, listening, organizational skills, and critical thinking. Several types of speeches are prepared and delivered. Students are also expected to participate in critiques of their classmates’ presentations.