Introduction to the process of human communication research focusing on social behavioral science research, different research paradigms, designs and statistical applications. Provides basic skills in proposing and conducting social science research and promotes critical consumption of research findings. Prerequisite: STA 3023.

COM 3404 Nonverbal Communication . . . . . 3(3,0)

Provides a comprehensive introduction to the role of nonverbal communication in the communication process including major principles, theories, and research trends. Emphasis on observing and analyzing the functions of nonverbal communication in a variety of work and personal contexts. Prerequisite: SPC 3301.

COM 3462 Persuasive Communication . . . . . 3(3,0)

Introduction to study of persuasive communication in human relationships. Emphasis on acquiring both knowledge and skill needed to achieve interpersonal influence goals in personal, group, and organizational contexts. This course should have great utility for communication majors and non majors interested in effectively persuading others. Prerequisite: SPC 3301

COM 3949 Cooperative Education . . . . . 1-2(Variable)

Terms of alternating full time or consecutive parallel terms of practical experience in the intended field. Reinforcing academic preparation; confirming educational and career goals; personal and professional development; early start in career; earnings toward self support; improved employability. (See program description under Cooperative Education.) Prerequisite: permission of director of Cooperative Education.

COM 4011 Relational Theory . . . . . 3(3,0)

Comprehensive survey of contemporary theoretical and empirical literature dealing with how relational development, maintenance, and dissolution effect and are affected by communication. Focus on understanding social interaction and communication problems. Prerequisite: SPC 3301.

COM 4014 Gender and Communication . . . . . 3(3,0)

Examines roles gender plays in managing diversity in the workplace, developing personal relationships and exploring mass media in contemporary culture. Comparative study of characteristics of masculine/feminine communication in conversation.

COM 4110 Business and Professional Communication . . . . . 3(3,0)

Principles and practice of presentational speaking, use of media aids, interviewing procedures and goal setting techniques and processes.

COM 4120 Organizational Communication . . . . . 3(3,0)

Theoretical understanding of communicating in organizations. Communication theories and models that have guided the structure and philosophies of modern day organizations and approaches to management. Offered concurrently with COM 5121; graduate students will be assigned additional work.

COM 4464 Persuasion Theory . . . . . 3(3,0)

Extensive survey of persuasion and social influence theories which explain how and why communication influences attitude, beliefs, and behavior. Emphasis is placed on the relationships among theory, research, and practice in personal, public, and organizational settings. Prerequisite: COM 3462, SPC 3301.

COM 4465 Conflict Management . . . . . 3(3,0)

Provides in depth exposure to communication processes during interpersonal conflict and negotiation. Emphasis placed on application of competent communication behavior in personal (e.g., family) and professional (e.g., sales) situations. Offered concurrently with COM 5468; graduate students will be assigned additional work. Prerequisite: Completion of foundation or permission of instructor.

COM 4620 Communication Ethics . . . . . 3(3,0)

Relationship between theory and practice in communication ethics. Offered concurrently with COM 5625; graduate students will be assigned additional work. Limited to seniors. Prerequisite: Course in Ethics or introductory course in philosophy.

COM 4940 Internship in Communication . . . . . 1-3(Variable)

Supervised field practicum in communication related position, to include broadcast, film, print media and public relations. Prerequisite: senior standing, a 3.0 GPA in communication arts and permission of department chairperson.

COM 4949 Cooperative Education . . . . . 0(Variable)

Terms of alternating full time or consecutive parallel terms of practical experience in the intended field. Reinforcing academic preparation; confirming educational and career goals; personal and professional development; early start in career; earnings toward self support; improved employability. (See program description under Cooperative Education.) Prerequisite: Master level student; permission of director of Cooperative Education.

COM 5121 Organizational Communication . . . . . 3(3,0)

Theoretical understanding of communicating in organizations. Communication theories and models that have guided the structure and philosophies of modern day organizations and approaches to management. Offered concurrently with COM 4120; graduate students will be assigned additional work.

COM 5468 Conflict Management . . . . . 3(3,0)

Provides in depth exposure to communication processes during interpersonal conflict and negotiation. Emphasis placed on application of competent communication behavior in personal (e.g., family) and professional (e.g., sales) situations. Offered concurrently with COM 4465; graduate students will be assigned additional work.

COM 5625 Communication Ethics . . . . . 3(3,0)

Relationship between theory and practice in communication ethics. Offered concurrently with COM 4620; graduate students will be assigned additional work.

COM 5940 Internship in Communication . . . . . 1-3(Variable)

Supervised field practicum in communication related position, to include broadcast, film, print media and public relations. Prerequisite: graduate standing, a 3.0 GPA in communication arts and permission of department chairperson.

COM 6001 Introduction to Graduate Studies in Communication . . . . . 3(3,0)

Professional field of communication: emphasis on philosophy, objectives, history, bibliography, careers, professional associations, research directions and needs and historical research methods.

COM 6312 Quantitative Research Methods . . . . . 3(3,0)

Analysis of selected methods of quantitative investigation as they pertain to field of communication. Primary emphasis is on survey research techniques.

COM 6400C Theories of Communications . . . . . 3(2,1)

Major theories of communications. Emphasis on the application of theory and the development of evaluation techniques.

COM 6466 Crisis Communication . . . . . 3(3,0)

Course will examine communication surrounding organizational crisis. Focus on internal and external form of organizational communication as well as the role of the media.

COM 6545 Propaganda and Persuasion . . . . . 3(3,0)

Examines selected persuasion and propaganda theory and the techniques and practices relevant to each.

COM 6971 Thesis . . . . . 1-10(Variable)

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