This course assesses the degree to which students have succeeded in achieving the goals of the lower-division of the Communications Skills Program. By reviewing and synthesizing the topics and skills covered in the previous four courses, by providing continued practice in all of the communications skills, and by introducing the different communication practices of various disciplines and careers, CSCM 2040 emphasizes the integrated nature of the Communications Skills Program and the importance of communications skills for a successful life and career. This course explores further the need to adapt communications to the expectations of various audiences and emphasizes the completion of standardized assessments in the various communications skills. The course bridges Communications Skills CSEN1010-CSCM2040 and communications intensive courses in the various disciplines, and the conceptual integration of the communications issues and skills taught in all five courses. Successful completion of this course is necessary for students to enroll in communications-intensive courses.