COM 155: Just&Com Civic Life at John Jay College
3 credits · Fall 2026
Just&Com Civic Life (COM 155) at John Jay College has 3 ways to take it in Fall 2026. 2 of 3 sections have an open seat right now.
Professors teaching it: Elton Beckett and Nancy Yang-Camisa.
Of the 2 professors with a Chill Rank, Elton Beckett ranks chillest (Chill) and Nancy Yang-Camisa least chill (Chill).
Compare them below, check the days and times, and add the course to your schedule.
Requirements
This course is open only to freshman students entering their first or second semester. If you believe that you are eligible, please contact First Year Programs at UGF@jjay.cuny.edu.This section is part of a linked cohort open only to incoming freshman students. Students must register for the following linked sections: ENG 101-FY37 COM 155-FY15 If you believe you are eligible, please contact ugf@jjay.cuny.edu
About this course
This course provides freshmen with the opportunity to learn how engaged citizens have used public speaking to influence the outcomes of a range of political and social issues. Students in this class will also learn to use traditional and contemporary methods when presenting their ideas or influencing decisions. Learning to organize ideas and to argue or defend positions is crucial to the relationship between democracy, justice, and public service. Students will do a number of oral presentations as well as written work.
Best professors for COM 155 at John Jay, Fall 2026
- Elton BeckettChill Rank 1 of 5: Chill?
2 sections · 1 open · ★ 4.8 (149) · difficulty 2.0/5 · 96% would take again
- Nancy Yang-CamisaChill Rank 1 of 5: Chilllimited data?
1 section · 1 open · ★ 5.0 (7) · difficulty 1.4/5 · 100% 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 155 sections, times and seats
Seat status as of Oct 4, 5:06 PM ET. Seats can change between refreshes. How fresh is this?
Chill Rank compares professors using Rate My Professors reviews, from Chill to Brutal. What each rank means
Questions about COM 155 at John Jay
- Who teaches COM 155 at John Jay in Fall 2026?
- Elton Beckett and Nancy Yang-Camisa are listed for Fall 2026. Each name links to a page with their Chill Rank and Rate My Professors numbers.
- Is COM 155 at John Jay hard?
- It depends on the professor. Across the 2 professors with a Chill Rank, students on Rate My Professors give an average difficulty of 1.7 out of 5. The Chill Rank above compares them directly.
- What if a COM 155 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.