COM - Communication
Current communication theories and practices in organizational crisis management and external crisis communication. Emphasis on public relations and communication. Prerequisites: Students must have completed at least 56 credit hours; at least one COM course at the 100-300 level or JRN 350, JRN 369 with a grade of C (2.0) or better; or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Students must have completed at least 56 credit hours; at least one COM course at the 100-300 level or JRN 350, JRN 369 with a grade of C (2.0) or better; or graduate standing.
Corequisites
None.
This course examines negative communication behaviors such as expression of jealousy, gossip and rumor, embarrassment, criticism, deception, coercion, and obsession. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisites: 56 credit hours completed;
COM 251 with a grade of C or better or declared IPR major; or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
56 credit hours completed; COM 251 with a grade of C or better or declared IPR major; or graduate standing.
Corequisites
None.
Examines communication issues and best practices for successful virtual teams. Includes processes for developing and maintaining virtual team identity/roles, leadership, performance, project planning/organization, and evaluation. Prerequisites: Students must have completed at least 56 credit hours and must have completed at least one COM course at the 100-300 level; or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Students must have completed at least 56 credit hours and must have completed at least one COM course at the 100-300 level; or graduate standing.
Corequisites
None.
This course examines American political communication and addresses the connections between political discourse, the American people, and the media. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: Students must have completed at least 56 credit hours and at least one COM course at the 100-300 level; or declared IPR major; or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Students must have completed at least 56 credit hours and at least one COM course at the 100-300 level; or declared IPR major; or graduate standing.
Corequisites
None.
Current topics of each semester listed in Course Search and Registration. 3 hours each; maximum credit 9 hours. Prerequisites: Students must have completed at least 56 credit hours and at least one COM course at the 100-300 level; or graduate standing.
Credits
3-9(Spec)
Prerequisites
Students must have completed at least 56 credit hours and at least one COM course at the 100-300 level; or graduate standing.
Corequisites
None.
Research and methods of communicating changes into existing social systems. Prerequisite: Students must have completed at least 56 credit hours and at least one COM course at the 100-300 level; or declared IPR major; or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Students must have completed at least 56 credit hours and at least one COM course at the 100-300 level; or declared IPR major; or graduate standing.
Corequisites
None.
Theory, research, and practical application of managing conflicts through communication. Focuses on conflict between people in the contexts of family, group, and organizations. Prerequisites: Students must have completed at least 56 credit hours and at least one COM course at the 100-300 level; or declared IPR major; or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Students must have completed at least 56 credit hours and at least one COM course at the 100-300 level; or declared IPR major; or graduate standing.
Corequisites
None.
Research and methods of communicating health messages for education and disease prevention. Prerequisites: Students must have completed at least 56 credit hours and at least one COM course at the 100-300 level; or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Students must have completed at least 56 credit hours and at least one COM course at the 100-300 level; or graduate standing.
Corequisites
None.
This course examines the role of training in improving communication in organizations. The course discusses the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of organizational communication training. Prerequisites: Students must have completed at least 56 credit hours and at least one COM course at the 100-300 level; or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Students must have completed at least 56 credit hours and at least one COM course at the 100-300 level; or graduate standing.
Corequisites
None.
Survey of interpersonal communication theories. Focuses on current issues and concepts in the area of interpersonal relationships. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: Students must have completed at least 56 credit hours and at least one COM course at the 100-300 level; or graduate status.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Students must have completed at least 56 credit hours and at least one COM course at the 100-300 level; or graduate status.
Corequisites
None.
Introduces students to the history of the communication discipline, primary and secondary research methods, and scholarly writing relevant to communication arts and sciences.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Prepares the student to understand the assumptions and rationale of social scientific research, and to understand and perform laboratory and field experiments.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Exploration of theoretical and methodological issues in qualitative research in communication, focusing on particular research strategies including participant observation, ethnography, in-depth interviewing, and narrative. Prerequisites:
COM 600.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
COM 600
Corequisites
None.
This course explores topics such as: managing graduate workload, presenting/publishing professionally, conducting ethical research, choosing either comprehensive exam or thesis options, development of a prospectus. CR/NC Only. Prerequisites: Admitted into the Master of Arts in Communication program.
Credits
1-3(Spec)
Prerequisites
Admitted into the Master of Arts in Communication program
Corequisites
None.
A non-credit course intended for students who have completed all program credits but still need to use university resources to complete their degree requirements.
Credits
1(1-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Prepares individuals in positions of leadership to manage crisis communications and serve as spokespeople during crisis response.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
This course will examine current research and theory in communication at the graduate level. Three hours each; maximum: nine credit hours.
Credits
3-9(Spec)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Critical interpretation and evaluation of published social psychological research which serves as the theoretical foundation of communication.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Examines and analyzes theories and principles concerned with persuasion and attitude change. Emphasis placed on theory development, application, and evaluation. Prerequisites:
COM 365.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
COM 365
Corequisites
None.
Includes a rigorous examination of the principles governing organizational communication and how these principles may be applied in practice and research. Prerequisites:
COM 600.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
COM 600
Corequisites
None.
The course examines the role of communication and negotiation in the employee relations process within a work organization.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
This course examines the theory, practice, and research related to the process of communication between people from different cultural backgrounds. Prerequisites: COM 600.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
COM 600
Corequisites
None.
Guided experience as a teaching assistant in an undergraduate communication course. Designed to mentor graduate students in pedagogical strategies. Prerequisite: Prior written approval of graduate program coordinator.
Credits
1-3(Spec)
Prerequisites
Prior written approval of graduate program coordinator.
Corequisites
None.
Conceptual approaches to the criticism of oral communication. Criteria for criticism, description, analysis, and critical evaluation of speeches and other forms of interpersonal communication.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Designed to apply knowledge of and skills in communication within a supervised organizational context. Prerequisite: Prior written approval of internship coordinator.
Credits
1-6(Spec)
Prerequisites
Prior written approval of internship coordinator
Corequisites
None.
Intensive study of some special problem under guidance of a faculty member or faculty committee. Prerequisites: permission of advisor and instructor.
Credits
1-4(Spec)
Prerequisites
Permission of advisor and instructor.
Corequisites
None.
A workshop/seminar in philosophies, strategies, and practices for teaching the basic Communication courses, directing Communication programs, and applying theory at the college level. Prerequisite: admission to the M.A. in Communication.
Credits
3(2-2)
Prerequisites
Admission to the MA in Communication
Corequisites
None.
Thesis option for Graduate Students in Communication. CR/NC only.
Credits
1-6(Spec)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.