COMS 452: TRAINING & DEV
California State University, Northridge
Recommended Preparatory: COMS 351, 450. This course is an examination and analysis of the processes and challenges of communication training and development. Through discussion and fieldwork, students explore applications of communication theory and learn how to conduct organizational culture audits and communication competency assessments through observations, evaluations, analyses, interviews, focus groups, and surveys of employees and other key audiences whose input and support is needed to improve communication. Students will write audit/assessment reports, design, deliver, and evaluate customized communication training packages and programs for a variety of organizational settings. Available for graduate credit.
Average GPA: 2.94
Grade distribution records: 73 students across 2 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A | 12 | 16.4% |
| A- | 15 | 20.5% |
| B+ | 10 | 13.7% |
| B | 12 | 16.4% |
| B- | 7 | 9.6% |
| C+ | 2 | 2.7% |
| C | 3 | 4.1% |
| C- | 5 | 6.8% |
| D | 3 | 4.1% |
| D- | 2 | 2.7% |
| F | 2 | 2.7% |
Based on 73 student grade records across 2 terms and 2 professors.
Instructors
- Sakile K Camara 39 students, Average GPA 3.31
- Todd L Parker 34 students, Average GPA 2.53