COM-COMMUNICATION

COM 2948 Service Learning Field Study I . . . . . . 1-3(VARIABLE)
Placement in community agency or other social organizational setting related to field of study. Supervision by faculty and agency. Students and faculty "customize" courses to fit a full range of services that are available in the setting. Student must be able to draw correlation between the discipline and field study. Journal and reflective experience paper are required. With the agreement of the student's faculty sponsor, a minimum of 6-8 hours per week must be done at the field site per semester hour of credit. Permission of instructor is required.

COM 3404 Nonverbal Communication . . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
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(3,0,0)
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 3948 Service Learning Field Study II . . . . . . 1-3(VARIABLE)
Placement in community agency or other social organizational setting related to field of study. Supervision by faculty and agency. Students and faculty "customize" courses to fit a full range of services that are available in the setting. Student must be able to draw correlation between the discipline and field study. Journal and reflective experience paper are required. With the agreement of the student's faculty sponsor, a minimum of 6-8 hours per week must be done at the field site per semester hour of credit. Permission of instructor is required.

COM 3949 Cooperative Education . . . . . . 1-2(VARIABLE)
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). Graded on satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis only. Permission of director of Cooperative Education is required.

COM 4014 Gender and Communication . . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
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 4102 International Business Communication . . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
Provides a framework for anticipating, analyzing, and responding to communication challenges when conducting international business. Addresses specific international communication behaviors in countries which conduct business frequently with U.S. companies.

COM 4103C Leadership Communication . . . . . . 3(2,1,0)
Capstone course promoting leadership development through study of leadership theory and concepts and the practical application of leadership laboratory experience. Based on a servant leader philosophy, focuses on building leadership competencies in interpersonal communication, public presentations, team building, working in multicultural environments, mentoring, problem solving, and influence strategies used in interpersonal and public forums to bring about community and organizational change. Leadership laboratory work offers leadership skill-building opportunity to all participants. Prerequisite: SPC 3425 or graduate status.

COM 4110 Business and Professional Communication . . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
Practical understanding of communication practices affecting work place. Emphasis on managing work relationships, listening, organizational interviews, professional presentations, communication technologies and multi cultural diversity.

COM 4120 Organizational Communication . . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
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 4202 Communication Training . . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
Prepares students to design and conduct communication training programs for professional organizations. Emphasizes adult learning, conducting needs as assessments, establishing training workshops using communication technologies, and evaluation training programs. Involves hands on student learning project wherein students conduct needs assessments and two hour training workshop for a local professional organization. Offered concurrently with COM 5206; graduate students will be assigned additional work Prerequisite: SPC 3301, SPC 3602, PUR 4800 and senior status.

COM 4464 Applied Communication Theory . . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
Senior level course examining theories of social interaction, organizational communication, social influence and change. Promotes understanding of the usefulness of applying communication theory to solve practical problems. Includes hands on student learning project which involves diagnosing practical problems and developing appropriate communication based solutions and/or interventions. Prerequisite: COM 3462 or SPC 3301.

COM 4465C Conflict Management . . . . . . 3(2,1,0)
Provides in-depth exposure to the communication processes, strategies, and stages involved in conflict management and negotiation. Emphasis placed on application of competent communication behavior during conflict in personal and professional conflict situations. Involves hands on, student learning project wherein students act as facilitators to help other students resolve conflicts. Offered concurrently with COM 5468C; graduate students will be assigned additional work. Completion of Foundation is required.

COM 4620 Communication Ethics . . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
Relationship between theory and practice in communication ethics. Offered concurrently with COM 5625; graduate students will be assigned additional work. Limited to seniors. Course in Ethics or introductory in philosophy is required prior to taking this course.

COM 4940 Internship in Communication . . . . . . 1-3(VARIABLE)
Supervised field practicum in communication-related position, to include broadcast, film, print media and public relations. Senior standing, a 3.0 GPA in communication arts and permission of department chairperson is required. Graded on satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis only.

COM 4949 Cooperative Education . . . . . . 0(VARIABLE)
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). Graded on satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis only. Must be a master level student and permission of director of Cooperative Education is required.

COM 5121 Organizational Communication . . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
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 5206 Communication Training . . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
Prepares students to design and conduct communication training programs for professional organizations. Emphasizes adult learning, conducting needs assessments, establishing training workshops using communication technologies, and evaluation training programs. Involves hands on student learning project wherein students conduct needs assessments and two hour training workshop for a local professional organization. Offered concurrently with COM 4202; graduate students will be assigned additional work.

COM 5468C Conflict Management . . . . . . 3(2,1,0)
Provides in-depth exposure to the communication processes, strategies, and stages involved in conflict management and negotiation. Emphasis placed on application of competent communication behavior during conflict in personal and professional conflict situations. Involves hands on, student learning project wherein students act as facilitators to help other students resolve conflicts. Offered concurrently with COM 4465C; graduate students will be assigned additional work.

COM 5625 Communication Ethics . . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
Relationship between theory and practice in communication ethics. Offered concurrently with COM 4620; graduate students will be assigned additional work.

COM 5930 Proseminar in Communication . . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
Graduate study in communication, including research skills, thesis writing, and survey of literature in the field.

COM 5940 Internship in Communication . . . . . . 1-3(VARIABLE)
Supervised field practicum in communication-related position, to include broadcast, film, print media and public relations. Graded on satisfactory/ unsatisfactory basis only. Graduate standing and a 3.0 GPA in communication arts and permission of department chairperson are required.

COM 6105 Corporate and Organizational Communication  . . . . . .3(3,0,0)
Examines how organizations use communication to define themselves, establish goals, enhance productivity and morale, and develop productive and satisfying relationships. Special emphasis on effective ways to inspire creativity, teamwork, and commitment to the organization.

COM 6930 Organizational Communication Project . . . . . . 1-6(VARIABLE)
Advanced research project for a major corporate or organizational client. Working with client organization, student will identify a problem for study, perform an extensive review of issues related to the project, develop several testable research questions or hypotheses about the problem, gather and analyze qualitative and/or quantitative data, and write up an extensive report including summary conclusions based on the study. May enroll for more than one term, minimum 6sh required for M.A. degree. Graded on a satisfactory/ unsatisfactory basis only. Special permission is required.

COM 6001 Introduction to Graduate Studies in Communication . . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
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(3,0,0)
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(2,1,0)
Major theories of communications. Emphasis on the application of theory and the development of evaluation techniques.

COM 6466 Crisis Communication . . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
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(3,0,0)
Examines selected persuasion and propaganda theory and the techniques and practices relevant to each.

COM 6971 Thesis . . . . . . 1-6(VARIABLE)
Students will identify a significant academically oriented communication research question. They will perform an extensive review of academic literature on the topic, develop several testable hypotheses or research questions, gather and analyze qualitative and/or quantitative data, and write up a final conclusions based on results of the study. May enroll for more than one term, minimum of 6sh required for M.A. degree. Graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis only. Permission of instructor is required.