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Course designation: Course designation begins with a capitalized abbreviation that designates the subject area followed by the course number and title.
Prerequisite(s): Coursework to be completed and/or requirements required before taking the course; not every course may have a prerequisite.
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COM 113 - Communication and Conflict in the Helping Professions
This course equips students with theoretical frameworks and practical skills for effective communication and conflict transformation in the helping professions. Students will define conflict, examine different communication styles and models for addressing conflict, consider factors such as gender, culture, language, and power dynamics in communication, and identify stakeholder interests and goals. Particular emphasis is placed on restorative justice practices and skill-building exercises, where students will focus on employing socially and culturally sensitive communication practices to strengthen human services delivery across diverse populations.
Prerequisite(s): Placement in ENG 101 or higher.
This is followed by a course description consisting of several topics that describe what students can expect to learn by taking COM 113 . The course description followed by the number 3 followed by the word “credits” which states the number of credits awarded upon completion of the course. Prerequisite is the placement in ENG 101 which means that the student will need to have taken a placement assessment and demonstrated placement in an English course with the code ENG 101 .
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