May 03, 2026  
Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027 
    
Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027

COM 225 Teamwork and Small Group Communication

Credits: (3)
This course is an in-depth study of the nature and process of teamwork and small group communication. Students will study the theory of small group process, the nature of small groups and group dynamics. The course will analyze small group/teamwork issues such as decision-making, problem-solving, creativity, computer-mediated group communication, diversity, and conflict management. Students will make small group/team presentations, as well as engage in small group/teamwork evaluation.

Designation(s): Liberal Arts

Learning Outcomes
  1. Define the small group process.
  2. Identify the difference among types of small groups.
  3. Explain communication roles in small groups and effective strategies for computer-mediated group communication.
  4. Use the stages of decision-making to solve a problem.
  5. Define and explain diversity and its place in small group/teamwork communication.