COM 113: Oral Communication at John Jay College
3 credits · Fall 2026
Oral Communication (COM 113) at John Jay College has 6 ways to take it in Fall 2026. 2 of 6 sections have an open seat right now.
Professors teaching it: Marsha Clowers, Maria Rodriguez, and Christopher Dimond.
Of the 3 professors with a Chill Rank, Marsha Clowers ranks chillest (Chill) and Christopher Dimond least chill (Fair).
Compare them below, check the days and times, and add the course to your schedule.
About this course
The goal of this introductory oral communication course is to improve students' communication skills and to develop their understanding and appreciation of the importance of oral communication in their personal and professional lives. Students learn practical models for presenting their ideas and influencing audiences. Learning to research, organize ideas and to argue or defend positions is essential for one's preparation for public service.
Best professors for COM 113 at John Jay, Fall 2026
- Marsha ClowersChill Rank 1 of 5: Chill?
3 sections · 1 open · ★ 4.6 (160) · difficulty 1.6/5 · 83% would take again
- Maria RodriguezChill Rank 1 of 5: Chill?
2 sections · 1 open · ★ 4.3 (77) · difficulty 1.9/5 · 73% would take again
- Christopher DimondChill Rank 3 of 5: Fairlimited data?
1 section · 0 open · ★ 3.0 (3) · difficulty 2.3/5 · 67% would take again
Ordered chillest first. A Chill Rank compares a professor with other CUNY professors on Rate My Professors difficulty, rating and would-take-again; it needs at least 3 ratings. How it works
COM 113 sections, times and seats
Seat status as of Oct 4, 5:06 PM ET. Seats can change between refreshes. How fresh is this?
6 of 6 sections · 2 open
Chill Rank compares professors using Rate My Professors reviews, from Chill to Brutal. What each rank means
Questions about COM 113 at John Jay
- Who teaches COM 113 at John Jay in Fall 2026?
- Marsha Clowers, Maria Rodriguez, and Christopher Dimond are listed for Fall 2026. Each name links to a page with their Chill Rank and Rate My Professors numbers.
- Is COM 113 at John Jay hard?
- It depends on the professor. Across the 3 professors with a Chill Rank, students on Rate My Professors give an average difficulty of 1.9 out of 5. The Chill Rank above compares them directly.
- What if a COM 113 section is full?
- Try another section, join the waitlist in CUNYfirst if there is one, or ask the department. You can also watch a full section and get an email when a seat opens; you still enroll yourself in CUNYfirst.