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COM 600 Introduction to Research and Graduate Study in Communication

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.

COM 601 Research Design in Communication

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.

COM 602 Qualitative Research Methods

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.

COM 603 Professional Seminar in Communication

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.

COM 619 Continuing Registration for Final Research Project

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.

COM 621 Leading Crisis Communication: Public Information and Reputation

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.

COM 660 Special Topics: Graduate Seminar

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.

COM 661 Contemporary Communication Theory

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.

COM 662 Seminar in Persuasion

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.

COM 664 Seminar in Organizational Communication

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.

COM 665 Seminar in Communication and Negotiation in Employee Relations

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.

COM 667 Seminar in Intercultural Communication

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.

COM 695 Teaching Mentorship

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.