COM - Communication
Current communication theories and practices in organizational crisis management and external crisis communication. Emphasis on public relations and communication. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites:
COM 251, 301, with a grade of C (2.0) or better and completion of 56 credit hours; or
JRN 350, 369 with a grade of C (2.0) or better and completion of 56 hours; or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
This course examines negative communication behaviors such as expression of jealousy, gossip and rumor, embarrassment, criticism, deception, coercion, and obsession. Prerequisites:
COM 251, 301 with grades of C or better;
COM 361.
Credits
3(3-0)
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. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites:
COM 225;
COM 251, 301 with a C or better; or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
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:
COM 251, 301 with grades of C or better; junior standing or above.
Credits
3(3-0)
Current topics of each semester listed in Course Search and Registration. 3 hours each; maximum credit 9 hours. Prerequisites: grades of C (2.0) or better in
COM 251, 301.
Credits
3-9(Spec)
Theories of rhetoric and communication from the classical, medieval, and Renaissance periods studied in a comprehensive historical philosophical survey. Prerequisite:
COM 251, 301 with grades of C or better.
Credits
3(3-0)
Research and methods of communicating changes into existing social systems. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisite:
COM 251, 301, with grades of C or better; or IPR major with junior standing; or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Theory, research, and practical application of managing conflicts through communication. Focuses on conflict between people in the contexts of family, group, and organizations. Prerequisite:
COM 251, 301 with grades of C or better; or IPR major with junior standing; or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
The study of verbal and nonverbal communication processes, patterns, and problems in the family. The uniqueness of the family system as a communication context is emphasized. Prerequisites:
COM 251, 301 with grades of C or better.
Credits
3(3-0)
Research and methods of communicating health messages for education and disease prevention. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisites:
COM 251, 301 each with a grade of C or better; or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
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:
COM 251, 301 with grades of C or better;
COM 264.
Credits
3(3-0)
Integrates research from several fields describing communication patterns between students and teacher-to-student within school settings. Designed for students interested in teaching or administration. Prerequisite: completion of 56 hours of undergraduate credit.
Credits
3(3-0)
Designed to provide the student or the professional teacher with the skills needed to coach and administer forensic activities on the high school level. Prerequisites:
COM 251, 301 with grades of C or better.
Credits
3(3-0)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Prepares individuals in positions of leadership to manage crisis communications and serve as spokespeople during crisis response. This course may be offered in an online format.
Credits
3(3-0)
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)
Critical interpretation and evaluation of published social psychological research which serves as the theoretical foundation of communication.
Credits
3(3-0)
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)
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)
The course examines the role of communication and negotiation in the employee relations process within a work organization. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.
Credits
3(3-0)
This course examines the theory, practice, and research related to the process of communication between people from different cultural backgrounds. This course is approved for offering in a distance learning format. Prerequisites:
COM 600.
Credits
3(3-0)
Seminar focuses on interpersonal communication theories and research. Students critically evaluate current theories and examine popular research methods. Prerequisite: Admission to the Master of Arts in Communication.
Credits
3(3-0)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Thesis option for Graduate Students in Communication. CR/NC only.
Credits
1-6(Spec)