Detailed Graduate Course Descriptions
- COM 500 Introduction to Graduate Study. Introduction to the nature of philosophy, theory and research in communication.
- COM 502 Communication Ethics. A study of ethical theory and praxis within the field of communication.
- COM 503 Communication Theory. An examination of major communication theories and selected contextual communication theories with regard to their development, implication and application.
- COM 504 Topics in Communication. In-depth study of selected topics in communication. May be repeated with change of topic.
- COM 505 Advanced Topics in Media Studies. This course entails a close study and consideration of the relationship between media and culture. Rotating topics will be covered. May be repeated when topic changes.
- COM 507 Management of Meetings. This course is designed to provide advanced study of and practical experience in special event and conference planning and arrangement.
- COM 510 Persuasive Leadership. An analysis of the communication processes involved in using persuasion to enhance leadership ability and style.
- COM 512 Mass Media In Society. Examination of the interrelationship between mass media and society, with special emphasis upon media effects.
- COM 514 Rhetorical Theory and Criticism. This course is designed to provide advanced study of the writings of principle rhetoricians from ancient to modern times, together with the application of principles drawn from these works in critical analysis.
- COM 515 Political Communication. General overview and introduction to the study of political communication. Focus is on the relationship between mass media and the political process, political campaigns, and political consultants.
- COM 517 Interpersonal Crisis Communication. A study of the application of interpersonal communication principles and theories in situations involving personal crisis.
- COM 535 Intercultural Communication. An application of communication theory to interactions between individuals of different cultures.
- COM 560 Issues Management and Crisis Response. An examination of current practice in corporate communication issues management and crisis response.
- COM 570 Advanced Interpersonal Communication. Development of in-depth understanding and skills with regard to the complex features of interpersonal communication within personal and professional contexts.
- COM 573 Advanced Topics in Organizational Communication. Students will analyze a current trend in organizational communication studies.
- COM 575 Advanced Graduate Studies In Communication. Individual instruction in selected topics concerning contemporary issues in communication. May be repeated under different topics.
- COM 576 Advanced Graduate Studies in Communication. Same as Communication 575 but in a different topic area.
- COM 589 Thesis Research. Research necessary to initiate thesis project; includes preliminary drafts of thesis. Grade withheld until completion of thesis. Prerequisite: Consent of adviser.*
- COM 590 Thesis Writing. Organization and revision of thesis for final submission to departmental committee and graduate dean. Prerequisites: Communication 589 and consent of adviser.*
*Students completing a thesis must register each semester that they take these courses.