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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.