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. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisite:
COM 251, COM 301 with a grade 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)