Home | Academic Programs | Subject Areas Menu
My UNM | UNM-Albuquerque
Communications and Journalism (CJ) Courses
Curriculum Area....................................................Communications and Languages
Academic Division...........................................................Arts and Social Sciences
Office of Instruction
Building 6, Room 602
Mon - Fri 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
661-4693

Courses marked with an * may be repeated for credit because subject matter varies.

CJ 101L: Introduction to Communication. (3)
Principles and concepts of various types of human communication, including interpersonal, small group, organizational, public and mass communication. 2 hrs. lecture, 1 hr. Lab.

C J 110: Introduction to Mass Communication. (3)
The development of the mass media with emphasis on television in the areas of programming, policy, regulations, economics and technology. Examination of the social, cultural, and political impact of the mass media on contemporary society. 2 hrs. lecture. 1 hr. Lab.
Also offered as M A 110

CJ 115: Communication Across Cultures. (3)
An introduction to communication among people from different cultural backgrounds, emphasizing intercultural relations. The class seeks to identify, honor and enhance the strengths of different cultural perspectives.
Also offered as AFST 115.

CJ 130: Public Speaking. (3)
A performance course that deals with analysis, preparation, and presentation of speeches.
Meets New Mexico Lower Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area 1: Communications.

CJ 171L: Writing for the Mass Media. (3)
Practical introduction to journalism, emphasizing journalistic conventions and the gathering and writing of news for the print and broadcast media. Language and typing skills required.
Prerequisites: 15 hours, 2.00 gpa, ENGL 102.

CJ 220: Communication for Teachers. (3)
Concepts and practices of interpersonal, small group and public communication pertinent to classroom teachers at the elementary, middle and secondary levels of education.

CJ 221: Interpersonal Communication. (3)

Analysis of a variety of interpersonal communication concepts with special emphasis on the application of communications skills in different situations.
Meets New Mexico Lower Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area I: Communications

CJ 225: Small Group Communication. (3)
Basic characteristics and patterns of communication in small groups. Includes attention to role theory, conflict resolution, and creative decision-making methods.

CJ 293*: Topics. (1-3 to a maximum of 6 credit hours)
Topics will vary.

Last updated September 27, 2007

The University of New Mexico-Los Alamos
4000 University Dr.
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 662-5919; FAX (505) 662-0344
Copyright © 2008 The University of New Mexico- Los Alamos
Comments to webmaster