Dr. Carolyn Cunningham teaching class

College Teaching of Communication

Teach on the College Level

This optional concentration is designed for those who want to teach communication at the college level. You will develop your own teaching philosophy as you gain hands-on teaching experience through an internship.

What you will Learn in the College Teaching Concentration

  • Develop a teaching philosophy
  • Create a teaching portfolio
  • Execute creative course design
  • Understanding of classroom dynamics
  • Understanding of Jesuit teaching philosophy

The successful completion of the College Teaching of Communication Concentration will be recognized on your degree transcript.

College Teaching Requirements

Required Courses | 2

  • COML 510: Communication Teaching & Pedagogy

Choose either COML 520 or COML 525

  • COML 520: Internship OR
  • COML 525: Advanced Pedagogy
    • Prerequisite: COML 510

Electives Courses | Choose 1

  • COML 505: Digital Storytelling
  • COML 509: Social Media Engagement and Analysis
  • COML 511: Communication Consulting and Training
  • COML 513: Special Topics
  • COML 515: Relational Communication
  • COML 516: Media Literacy and Digital Citizenship
  • COML 518: Online Course Design and Teaching
  • COML 530: Women, Communication, Leadership
  • COML 550: Visual Data Communication
  • COML 572: Communication, Leadership and Community Development
    • Includes study abroad in Cali, Colombia
 

Questions?
Contact:

Heather Schmitt
Call or Text: (509) 313-6240 or (866) 380-5323
Email: schmitth@gonzaga.edu