Nov 23, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2024-25
COMS 4920 - Practicum in Communication Studies
Students assume roles in an internal real-to-life organization and engage in a consulting or training project with an external client. Opportunity to apply theories and skills developed in major.
Requisites: (COMS 3400 or 3500 or 3600) and COMS major and Sr only
Credit Hours: 3
OHIO BRICKS: Bridge: Learning and Doing
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 6.0 practicum
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
- Apply theories studied as a COMS major.
- Participate in a consulting project that will affect the quality of life of Ohio University students, staff, or faculty, and/or Athens city or county residents.
- Cope with strategic ambiguity embedded in the experience to mirror the non-classroom work place.
- Refine decision-making and conflict management skills.
- Test ability to work cooperatively with others on a time-sensitive project.
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