600
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.