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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
COMMUNICATION
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5003 Introduction to Graduate Studies in Communication
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: Admission to the Master of Arts Program in Communication or consent of instructor.
Tracks the development of research and practice in communication stressing integration of inquiry, theory, and practice as well as grounding in various areas of specialized study. Emphasis on the development of skills critical to success in graduate-level communication study.

5013 Communication Theory
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in COM 5003, or consent of instructor.
Critical review of the historical roots, major paradigms, and current status of communication theory. Special emphasis on the diversity of theoretical approaches and applications as well as the integral relationship of theory and research.

5023 Quantitative Research Methods
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in COM 5003, or consent of instructor.
Introduces social scientific approaches to communication inquiry. Focus is on design, measurement, and data analysis of quantitative research. Also covers principal statistics applied in communication and related computer programs. Students apply course concepts by evaluating and conducting research projects.

5033 Qualitative Research Methods
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in COM 5003, or consent of instructor.
Introduces humanistic approaches to communication inquiry. Focus is on design, coding, analysis, data interpretation, and reporting of qualitative research. Examines a variety of qualitative research methods as well as challenges facing researchers in diverse social settings. Students apply course concepts by evaluating and conducting research projects.

5103 Theories and Applications of Communication
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in both COM 5003 and COM 5013.
Integration of theory and application in one or more contextual areas of communication, such as interpersonal communication, organizational communication, new media, international communication or intercultural communication. May be repeated for credit when topics vary, but not more than 6 hours will apply to the Master’s degree in Communication without the permission of the Graduate Program Committee.

5213 Relational Communication
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: COM 5003, COM 5013, and COM 5023 or COM 5033.
This course applies theories of interpersonal processes and communication principles in relational contexts, such as marriages, families, friendship, and others. This course emphasizes the use of theoretical frameworks for research investigation in human relational systems. The course includes integration of theory with research and/or practice.

5223 Small Group Communication
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: COM 5003, COM 5013, and COM 5023 or COM 5033.
An examination of communication processes in bona-fide groups such as interdisciplinary health care teams, community groups, and corporate teams. This course emphasizes the role and function of verbal and nonverbal communication in group processes of decision making, dialogue, and problem solving. The course includes integration of theory with research and/or practice.

5413 Seminar in Organizations
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: COM 5003, COM 5013, and COM 5023 or COM 5033.
Examination of communication processes in complex organizations such as culture, socialization, leadership, decision-making, diversity management, technologies, and methods for adapting to change through strategic planning and continuous process improvement. This course emphasizes the role of organizational communication theory and research in applied organizational settings. The course includes integration of theory with research and/or practice.

5423 Organizational Implementation of Integrated Communication
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: COM 5003, COM 5013, and COM 5023 or COM 5033.
Examination of communication and organizational development with external audiences such as managing integrated communication to enhance the dissemination, comprehension, acceptance, and application of information to achieve organizational goals. This course emphasizes the role of communication specialists as message managers for organizations. The course includes integration of theory with research and/or practice.

5613 New Media Design and Production I
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: COM 5003, COM 5013, and COM 5023 or COM 5033.
Introduction to information design. Advanced study of new media development. Hands-on skill development in creating digital elements for use in multimedia and combining these elements into interactive presentations. The course includes integration of theory with research and/or practice.

5623 New Media Design and Production II
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: COM 5613 or consent of instructor.
Advanced study of information design theories and practice. Emphasizes new media production techniques. The course includes integration of theory with research and/or practice.

5813 International Communication
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: COM 5003, COM 5013, and COM 5023 or COM 5033.
Exploration of global media systems, transnational information flows, and their impacts. Issues surrounding globalization, media representation, development communication and communication policy are examined. The course includes integration of theory with research and/or practice.

5823 Intercultural Communication
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: COM 5003, COM 5013, and COM 5023 or COM 5033.
Examination of communication dynamics in diverse societies and between different cultural communities. The interactions among communication, culture, and identity are explored within historical and contemporary perspectives. The course includes integration of theory with research and/or practice.

5973 Topics in Communication
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: COM 5003 and COM 5013, or consent of instructor.
Intensive study of one or more specific issues in communication. May be repeated for credit when topics vary, but not more than 9 hours will apply to the Master’s degree.

6941-3 Internship in Communication
1 to 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: Graduate standing and permission in writing (form available) of the instructor and Graduate Advisor of Record.
Supervised experience, relevant to the student’s program of study, within selected organizations. Must be taken on a credit/no credit basis. Not more than 3 hours will apply to the Master’s degree.

6951-3 Independent Study
1 to 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: Graduate standing and permission in writing (form available) of the instructor and Graduate Advisor of Record.
Independent reading, research, discussion, project development and/or writing under the direction of a faculty member. Intended for specialized work not normally available as part of the regular course offerings. May be repeated for credit, but not more than 6 hours, regardless of discipline, will apply to the Master’s degree. May not be substituted for COM thesis or project courses.

6961 Comprehensive Examination
1 hour credit. Prerequisite: Approval of the Graduate Advisor of Record.
Independent study course for the purpose of taking the Comprehensive Examination. May be repeated once. Enrollment is required each term in which the Comprehensive Examination is taken if no other courses are being taken that term. The grade report for the course is either “CR” (satisfactory performance on the Comprehensive Examination) or “NC” (unsatisfactory performance on the Comprehensive Examination). Credit earned in COM 6961 may not be counted in the 36 hours required for the Master’s degree in Communication.

6983,6 Master’s Thesis
3 or 6 hours credit. Prerequisites: Permission of the thesis advisor and the Graduate Advisor of Record.
Supervised thesis research and preparation. May be repeated for credit, but not more than 6 hours will apply to the Master’s degree. Credit will be awarded upon completion of the thesis. Enrollment is required each term in which the thesis is in progress.

6993,6 Master’s Project
3 or 6 hours credit. Prerequisites: Permission of the project advisor and the Graduate Advisor of Record.
Supervised development and completion of a professional-quality project in the student’s area. May be repeated for credit, but not more than 6 hours will apply to the Master’s degree. Credit will be awarded upon completion of the project. Enrollment is required each term in which the project is in progress.

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