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COMM - 3500 Media Literacy (3)
Analyzes frames, values, and messages conveyed via a variety of media including television, newspapers, the Internet, advertising, and popular culture. Examines how media shape views of politics, gender, culture, and society. Instructional Method: Offered face-to-face and online formats. Semester Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
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COMM - 3520 Listening (3)
Examines the styles of listening in communication transactions, and applies the various styles of listening in the different contexts of the communication process. Develops sensitivity and effective listening skills in human interactions. Instructional Method: Offered Face-to-Face only. Equivalent to COMS - 4125 Listening (3) . Prerequisite: COMM - 2110 Communication & Society (3) or COMS - 2100 Foundations of Communication (3) .
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COMM - 3521 Nonverbal Communication (3)
Examines nonverbal elements of human communication, considers body movement, space behavior, time orientation and management, and aesthetic and environmental factors. Analyzes interpersonal communication settings in terms of their nonverbal function, value, and meaning. Equivalent to COMS-4135. Prerequisite: COMM-2110
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COMM - 3522 Communication Dynamics (3)
Examines communication dynamics within interpersonal, organizational, and community contexts by applying systems concepts to unearth the complexities of relationships and to solve difficult problems. Instructional Method: Offered Face-to-Face, Hybrid, Fully Online. Equivalent to COMS - 4400 Corporate and Community Communication (3) .
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COMM - 3530 Environmental Risk Communication (3)
Focuses on the central role environmental communication plays in public understanding of environmental events, stewardship of nature, and the ongoing dialogue surrounding climate change. Introduces essential public communication skills for environmental practitioners, paying special attention to message development, delivery, audience analysis and crisis management planning before and during crises events. Instructional Method: Lecture/Discussion and Online Semester Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. Equivalent to: COMS-3550.
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COMM - 3531 Business and Professional Speaking (3)
Enhances presentation and delivery skills desirable in a variety of industries. Emphasizes interview preparation, proposals, and presenting to external and internal stakeholders and clients. Instructional Method: Lecture/Discussion. Semester Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. Equivalent to COMS-4460.
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COMM - 3532 Grant Writing (3)
Provides a basic introduction to finding, researching, and crafting federal and state government grant proposals, as well as proposals for non-profit foundations and alternative funding sources. Instructional Method: Offered Face-to-Face, Hybrid, Fully Online. Equivalent to COMS - 4450 Introduction to Grant Writing (3) .
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COMM - 3533 Argumentation and Advocacy (3)
Explores the fundamental concepts, skills, and theories of argumentation and the nature of public advocacy as one avenue to equip citizens with the necessary skills to become successful social advocates. Develops the skills necessary to participate in the deliberate process of policy making and the tools to advocate effectively on matters of personal importance. Instructional Method: Lecture/Discussion Equivalent to: COMS-4560.
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COMM - 4010 Topics in Strategic Communication (3)
Provides advanced study on selected topics in strategic communication, public relations, or advertising. Topics change each semester. May be repeated up to two (2) times. Instructional Method: Offered face-to-face and online. Semester Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. Equivalent to MCOM-4070.
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COMM - 4020 Topics in Communication (3)
Provides advanced study on selected topics in communication studies. Addresses several aspects of the topic using a variety of methodologies, theories, and/or perspectives. May be repeated up to two (2) times with different topics. Instructional Method: Devlivered face-to-face and online. Semester Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. Equivalent to COMS-4090.
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COMM - 4050 Communication Workshop:… (1-3)
Applies concepts of communication to specific social and professional settings. Topics of this workshop vary according to the specific content areas being covered. May be repeated for credit. Instructional Method: Offered Face-to-Face only. Equivalent to COMS - 4050 Communication Workshop (1-3) .
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COMM - 4100 Communication Theory (3)
Surveys theoretical developments in the field of communication while exploring major theoretical paradigms that inform and guide the study of human communication. Explores how theories provide complementary and viable explanations of communication in social, political, and cultural contexts. Instructional Method: Lecture/Discussion. Semester offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. Equivalent to COMS-4100. Prerequisite: COMM-3099 .
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COMM - 4201 Communications Ethics (3)
Examines the principles of personal, public, and media ethics. Historical and contemporary approaches to ethical behavior are explored. Current issues serve as a focus for class discussion and assignments. Instructional Method: Offered Face-to-Face, Hybrid, Fully Online. Equivalent to COMS-4850. Prerequisite: COMM - 3099 Junior Seminar (3) .
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COMM - 4210 Communicating Gender (3)
Focuses on interactive relationship between gender and communication. Examines how gender is represented, reproduced, targeted, and otherwise produced; in particular, the ways in which communication creates and reinforces gendered identities and gendered interaction. Investigates how communication produces textual and visual images that construct gender stereotypes and encourage positive and negative behaviors. Instructional Method: Offered face-to-face and online. Semester Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. Equivalent to COMS-4350. Prerequisite: COMM-3099 or GNSX-2100 .
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COMM - 4211 Communicating Culture (3)
Explores the relationship between culture and communication. Examines differences in customs, practices, philosophy and religion, social institutions, values and attitudes. Investigates communicative behaviors within and across cultural spaces. Instructional Method: Offered Face-to-Face, Hybrid, Fully Online. Equivalent to COMS - 4710 Culture and Communication (3) . Prerequisite: COMM - 3099 Junior Seminar (3) or COMS - 3099 Junior Seminar (3) .
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COMM - 4212 Communicating Identity (3)
Explores identity from a critical/poststructuralist position, approaching the notion of identity as constructed within complex systems of power. Examines how discourse influences personal identity construction and the ways it constructs ideas about other identities (gender, race, sexuality, etc.). Identifies how identity is shaped by communication practices; and how identity construction is situated in historical/social/political/ideological contexts. Instructional Method: Offered face-to-face and online. Semester Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. Equivalent to COMS-4720. Prerequisite: COMM-3099 (or equivalent) or GNSX-2100 .
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COMM - 4213 Communicating Sexuality (3)
Approaches the study of human sexuality from a critical/cultural studies perspective, emphasizing intersectionality. Examines the interplay of gender, sex, and sexuality in communication practices and social institutions. Interrogates the role of power, hierarchy, and ideology in the construction of sexual identities. Instructional Method: Offered face-to-face and online. Semester Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. Equivalent to COMS-4750. Prerequisite: COMM-3099 or GNSX 2100 .
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COMM - 4300 Media Communication Law (3)
Identifies and evaluates communication law, issues, and responsibilities. Topics covered include free speech principles, First Amendment, libel, privacy broadcast regulation, ownership, copyright, fair trial/free press. Selected readings on perspectives in mass communications will be examined with research on contemporary issues regarding role and legal problems in freedom and responsibilities of the mass media. Instructional Method: Offfered Face-to-Face, Hybrid. Equivalent to MCOM - 4512 Media Communication Law (3) . Prerequisite: COMM - 3200 Strategic Writing (3) and COMM - 3300 Strategic Communication in Society (3) .
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COMM - 4301 Strategic Media Management & Planning (3)
Explores contemporary philosophies and theories in mass media management as well as advanced techniques, strategies and contexts of buying and selling time and space in various media to reach variety of audiences through promotional communication. Instructional Method: Offered Face-to-Face, Hybrid. Equivalent to MCOM - 4275 Media Planning and Management (3) . Prerequisite: COMM - 3200 Strategic Writing (3) and COMM - 3300 Strategic Communication in Society (3) .
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COMM - 4310 Strategic Communication Case Studies (3)
Explores real-world problems/opportunities individuals, organizations and communities address through the application of strategic and promotional communication techniques. Develops ability to think creatively, act like a strategic communication professional and/or executive engaged in day-to-day responsibilities, ranging from crisis communication and media relations (social, mainstream and marketing) and community engagement. Incorporates media research and theory, campaign, production and principles of problem-solving and decision-making and management. Instructional Method: Offered face-to-face and online. Semester offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. Equivalent to MCOM-4452. Prerequisite: COMM 3300 or previous course MCOM-4451.
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COMM - 4311 International Strategic Communication Campaigns (3)
Explores key aspects of international strategic and promotional communication research and theory. Focuses on aspects of media, culture, political, economic and marketing systems as well as consumer behavior, psychology, contemporary issues, problems, and challenges through guided discussion and analysis of case studies in the international arena.
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COMM - 4312 Creative Strategies in Advertising and Public Relations (3)
Explores the creative principles dealing with the preparation of advertising and public relations concepts, ideas, and campaigns. Emphasizes conceptual thinking, research, copy writing, design process, development and production of attention-grabbing promotional messages. Instructional Method: HL Hybrid Lecture. Semester Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. Prerequisite: COMM-3300 or equivalent old course MCOM-4451.
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COMM - 4320 Communicating with Clients and Customers (3)
Focuses on organizational communication skills for effective management of customer/client relations. Emphasizes understanding the communication process as persuasive, while also managing communication to form long-term relationships. These skills are essential to enhancing the quality of communication with customers and clients in service-oriented professions such as sales, marketing, legal counseling, financial counseling, social work, the medical field and food services. Instructional Method: Offered Face-to-Face, Fully Online. Equivalent to COMS - 4452 Communicating with Clients and Customers (3) .
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COMM - 4410 Journalism and Media Writing (3)
Explores the role of mass media and journalism and uses diverse approaches of gathering, processing, disseminating and interpreting news and media content. Introduces, integrates and rotates among diverse conventions of media reporting and writing including text, broadcast, audio, blogging, editorial, literary journalism, advertising, and public relations, etc. Research techniques, history, theory, law, copy editing, style and other issues are incorporated. Emphasis and topic varies. Equivalent to: MCOM-4230.
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COMM - 4420 Women in Media (3)
Considers the representation and function of women in the media, and women who produce media from a theoretical perspective, with a focus on contemporary times. Instructional Method: Offered face-to-face. Semester Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. Equivalent to: MCOM-4560.
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COMM - 4421 Broadcast Journalism (3)
Examines principles, craft, and techniques of broadcast journalism in a transmedia environment. Provides, through translating theory into practice, experience in field and electronic newsgathering and production for broadcast. Instructional Method: Lecture/Discussion. Semester Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. Equivalent to: MCOM-4255.
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COMM - 4500 Interpersonal Communication (3)
Explores concepts for understanding communication in interpersonal relationships, including verbal, nonverbal, listening, romantic, friendship, and workplace contexts. Discusses the importance of culture, gender, and family in shaping interpersonal communication patterns and identity. Instructional Method: Offered Face-to-Face, Hybrid, Fully Online. Equivalent to COMS - 4130 Interpersonal Communication (3) .
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COMM - 4501 Organizational Communication (3)
Provides an introduction to organizational communication theory. Highlights the practical nature of organizational theory for understanding and participating in today’s diverse and complex organizations. Instructional Method: Offered face-to-face and online. Semester Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
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COMM - 4510 Rhetoric in Society (3)
Explores the history of rhetorical theory from ancient Greece to the present. Focuses on understanding major trends and concepts in rhetoric scholarship, as well as critical analysis of contemporary rhetorical texts. Instructional Method: Offered face-to-face and online. Semester Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. Prerequisite: COMM-3099 and COMM-3200 .
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COMM - 4511 Social Influence (3)
Examines major theories of persuasion, especially as related to oral communication. Applies these theories to interpersonal, social, political, and organizational change. Develops skills in creating persuasive messages and analyzing persuasive messages and campaigns. Instructional Method: Offered Face-to-Face, Fully Online. Equivalent to COMS - 4160 Persuasion Theory Practice (3) . Prerequisite: COMM - 3202 Communication Research (3) or COMS - 4110 Communication Research (3) .
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COMM - 4512 Political Communication (3)
Investigates political communication in American life. Introduces analysis of political discourse as it relates to ideology and partisan affiliations. Assesses the public relations elements of campaigns to show how political candidates earn America’s attention and the people’s votes. Evaluates and critiques strategies and tactics used in political communication. Instructional Method: Offered face-to-face and online. Semester Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. Equivalent to: COMS-4500.
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COMM - 4520 Conflict Management (3)
Explores multiple ways to think and communicate about conflict. Assists students in discovering ways to resolve conflict in many aspects of their lives including work. Investigates ways to use conflict to create change and to understand how learned communication patterns support conflict. Instructional Method: Offered face-to-face and online. Semester Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. Equivalent to: COMS-4435. Prerequisite: COMM-3099 .
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COMM - 4521 Crisis Communication (3)
Provides introduction to crisis communication concepts and strategies. Focuses on crisis management principles and techniques. Examines theory and practice within applied case studies of public crisis scenarios. Instructional Method: Offered face-to-face and online. Semester Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. Prerequisite: COMM-3099 .
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COMM - 4522 Family Communication (3)
Explores family interaction and communication patterns. Examines how family members communicate, make decisions, settle conflict, and learn to relate to one another. Considers issues currently affecting the family unit including single parents, dual-incomes, commuting, divorce, adoption, and stepfamilies. Instructional Method: Offered Face-to-Face, Fully Online. Equivalent to COMS - 4140 Family Communication (3) .
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COMM - 4523 Group Communication & Leadership (3)
This highly interactive class introduces students to a systems approach to group interaction, and development of leadership skills. The topics covered are: relationships within and between groups, development of emerging leadership within the groups, group social influences, inter and intra group conflict, effective group members and group leaders, stages of group or team development, and group composition and group member roles. Instructional Method: Offered Face-to-Face only. Equivalent to COMS - 4425 Group Communication and Leadership (3) . Prerequisite: COMM - 3099 Junior Seminar (3) or COMS - 3099 Junior Seminar (3) .
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COMM - 4524 Critical Analysis of Popular Culture (3)
Explores the relationship between U.S. culture and popular, mass-mediated texts from a variety of communication perspectives. Focuses on the critical analysis of popular culture within social and political contexts and emphasizes multicultural influences and representations in everyday life. Examines popular culture as a source and site of personal, social, and cultural identities. Instructional Method: Offered Face-to-Face, Fully Online. Equivalent to COMS - 4780 Critical Analysis of Pop Culture (3) . Prerequisite: COMM - 3099 Junior Seminar (3) or COMS - 3099 Junior Seminar (3) .
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COMM - 4600 Practicum (1 - 4)
Provides students with an opportunity to apply communication skills in a practical context. Involves participation in speaking events, networking opportunities, and competitions. Instructional Method: Supervisory. Semester Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. Prerequisite: Must have permission of the instructor.
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COMM - 4700 Independent Study:… (1-4)
Focuses on individual readings and/or project in communication under the supervision of the faculty. Can be repeated for credit with different topic. Instructional Method: Offered Face-to-Face, Hybrid, Fully Online. Equivalent to COMS - 4700 Independent Study (1-4) . Prerequisite: Instructor Permission.
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COMM - 4800 Internship:… (1-4)
Provides students with supervised, practical experiences in applied settings. Instructional Method: Offered Face-to-Face, Hybrid, Fully Online. Equivalent to MCOM - 4800 Internship (1-4) . Prerequisite: COMM - 3099 Junior Seminar (3) or COMS - 3099 Junior Seminar (3) .
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COMM - 4900 Senior Seminar (3)
Serves as the culminating experience and presents discussions of contemporary communication issues. Focuses on synthesis of previous coursework and application of theory and research within professional and social contexts. Instructional Method: Offered Face-to-Face, Hybrid, Fully Online. Equivalent to COMS-4900. . Prerequisite: COMM - 3099 Junior Seminar (3) and COMM - 3202 Communication Research (3) .
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COMM - 5050 Communication Workshop (1 - 3)
Enhances participants’ practical knowledge of communication practices crucial to a given social/professional context. Develops content related skills. Topics of this workshop vary according to the specific content areas being covered. May be repeated for credit. Instructional Method: Offered face-to-face.
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COMM - 6000 Topics in Communication:… (3)
Analyzes selected issues in Communication Studies in depth. Applies and evaluates several aspects of the topic using a variety of methodologies, theories, and/or perspectives. May be repeated for credit with a different topic. Instructional Method: Offered Face-to-Face, Fully Online. Equivalent to COMS - 6090 Topics in Communication (3) .
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COMM - 8970 Graduate Capstone Internship (3-6)
Provides the opportunity to synthesize graduate work by developing and completing an internship specific to the student’s interests in communication, media, and performance. May be repeated for a total of 6 credit hours. Instructional Method: Offered Face-to-Face, Hybrid, Fully Online. Equivalent to COMS - 8970 Graduate Capstone Internship (3-6) . Prerequisite: Admission to graduate candidacy in the MA in Communication program. Permission of graduate capstone director.
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COMS - 5050 Communication Workshop (1-3)
Enhances participants’ practical knowledge of communication practices crucial to a given social/professional context. Develops content related skills. Topics of this workshop vary according to the specific content areas being covered. Note: May be repeated for credit. Equivalent to COMS-505.
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COMS - 6090 Topics in Communication (3)
Analyzes selected issues in Communication Studies in depth. Applies and evaluates several aspects of the topic using a variety of methodologies, theories, and/or perspectives. Note: May be repeated for credit with a different topic. Equivalent to COMS-5090, COMS-509.
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COMS - 6100 Introduction to Graduate Communication (3)
Designed to serve as an introduction to graduate work in the communications and human performance and training fields. Should be taken in the first semester of graduate work in communications and training. Equivalent to COMS-600.
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COMS - 6125 Listening (3)
Evaluates the styles of listening in communication transactions and applies and synthesizes the various styles of listening in the different contexts of the communication process. Develops sensitivity and effective listening skills in human interactions. Equivalent to COMS-5125, COMS-531.
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COMS - 6135 Nonverbal Communication (3)
Students examine nonverbal elements of human communication, consider body movement, space behavior, time orientation and management, and aesthetic and environmental factors. Students analyze interpersonal communication settings in terms of their nonverbal function, value, and meaning. Equivalent to COMS-5135, COMS-532.
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COMS - 6140 Family Communication (3)
Examines family interaction and communication patterns. Analyzes how family members communicate, make decisions, settle conflict, and learn to relate to one another. Assesses issues currently affecting the family unit including single parents, dual-incomes, commuting, divorce, adoption, and stepfamilies. Equivalent to COMS-5140, COMS-534.
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COMS - 6330 Intrapersonal Communication (3)
Evaluates theoretical and practical perspectives of the communication process within the individual. Synthesizes aspects and influences of the physiological, symbolic, emotional, and mental components of messages at many levels of consciousness, as individuals attempt to understand themselves, their interactions, and their relationships to the environment. Equivalent to COMS-539.
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COMS - 6350 Gender Communication (3)
Appraises how concepts of human communication are used in female/male interactions and with sex role identities. Focuses on a systems approach to gender where the similarities between women and men are explored. Encourages expansion of experiential knowledge and communication skills to appreciate one’s own female or male identities.
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COMS - 6425 Group Communication and Leadership (3)
Analyzes a systems approach to group Interaction and fosters development of leadership skills within a highly Interactive environment. Investigates relationships within and between groups, development of emerging leadership, group social Influences, stages of group or team development, and group composition and group member roles. Equivalent to COMS-5425, COMS-546.
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COMS - 6435 Conflict Management (3)
Develops multiple concepts for processing and communicating about conflict. Evaluates methods for resolving conflict in many aspects of life including work environments. Devises ways to use conflict to create change and to understand how learned communication patterns support conflict. Equivalent to COMS-547.
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COMS - 6450 Intro to Grant Writing (3)
Provides a comprehensive introduction into finding, researching, and crafting federal and state government grant proposals, as well as proposals for non-profit foundations and alternative funding sources.
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COMS - 6452 Communicating with Clients and Customers (3)
Examines interpersonal skills for effective management of customer/client relations. Evaluates key characteristics for successful verbal and nonverbal skills. These skills are essential to enhancing the quality of communication with customers and clients in service0oriented professions such as sales, marketing, legal counseling, financial counseling, social work, the medical field, and food services. Equivalent to COMS-552.
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COMS - 6500 Graduate Political Communication (3)
Investigates communication in the contexts of election campaigns. Assesses the public relations elements of campaigns in multiple media to show how political candidates earn America’s attention and the people’s votes. Inferences of student conclusions of the tactics used will be assessed and critiqued. Equivalent to COMS-555.
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COMS - 6560 Debate and Public Advocacy (3)
Study of argumentation, that is, evidence, reasoning, and construction of briefs; practice in formal and informal forms of debate and public discourse on current public questions. Equivalent to COMS-535.
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COMS - 6705 Intercultural Communication (3)
Surveys communication transactions between members of differing cultures and studies definitions, models, values, beliefs, customs, and attitudes that affect intercultural communication. Relates culture to social perception and communication patterns. Examines culture-specific as well as cross-cultural modes of communication and identifies factors that impede effective intercultural understanding. Equivalent to COMS-515.
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COMS - 6710 Culture and Communication (3)
Explores the relationship between culture and communication. Examines differences in customs, practices, philosophy and religion, social institutions, values, and attitudes. Investigates communicative behaviors within and across cultural spaces. Equivalent to COMS-516.
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COMS - 6720 Communication and Identity (3)
Examines identity from a critical/poststructuralist position, approaching the notion of identity as a discursive production within complex systems of power. Analyzes how discourse influences personal identity construction and the ways it constructs ideas about other identities (gender, race, sexuality, etc.). Explores how identity is shaped by rhetorical, discursive, and non-discursive practices; and how identity construction is situated in historical/social/political/ideological contexts. Equivalent to COMS-5720, COMS-520.
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COMS - 6750 Critical Gender and Sexuality (3)
Analyzes the study of gender and sexuality from a critical/cultural studies perspective, emphasizing intersectionality. Synthesizes the interplay of gender, sex, and sexuality in communication practices and social institutions. Assesses the role of power, hierarchy, and ideology in the construction of gendered and sexual identities. Equivalent to COMS-522.
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COMS - 6780 Rhetoric and Popular Culture (3)
Analyzes the relationship between U.S. culture and popular, mass-mediated texts from a variety of communication perspectives. Focuses on the rhetorical analysis of pop culture within social and political contexts and emphasizes multicultural influences and representations in everyday life. Evaluates popular culture as a source and site of personal, social, and cultural identities. Equivalent to COMS-525.
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COMS - 7110 Research Methods I (3)
Enables students to gain familiarity with the scope of research literature in the human communication and performance and technology fields. Additionally, students will examine methods of design and data analysis in communication research. Topics include field/lab research design, sampling reliability and validity tests, quantitative/qualitative analysis, time series analysis, and report writing. Students would finish the course able to construct a research proposal including a literature review and method design. Equivalent to COMS-606. Prerequisite: COMS-6100
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COMS - 8050 Seminar in Communication Studies (1-3)
A graduate seminar exploring a selected issue in communication or a current perspective in communication studies. Will focus on theories and methods appropriate to the topic. Equivalent to COMS-805.
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COMS - 8060 Seminar in Political Communication (3)
This course is a graduate seminar exploring selected issues in political communication. Classes will address topics in elections, campaign, advertising, debates, and the like. Classes will focus the material from a mass communication and rhetorical perspective; courses are not geared toward multimedia production. Equivalent to COMS-869.
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COMS - 8070 Seminar in Critical Cultural Communication (3)
A special topics course exploring selected issues in Critical/Cultural Studies and Communication in depth. Addresses several aspects of the topic using a variety of methodologies, theories, and/or perspectives. May be repeated for credit. Equivalent to COMS-829. Prerequisite: COMS-6100 .
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COMS - 8110 Research Methods II (3)
This course enables students to gain familiarity with the scope of research literature in the human communication and performance and technology fields. Additionally, students will examine methods of design and data analysis in communication research. Topics include field/lab research design, sampling reliability and validity tests, quantitative/qualitative analysis, time series analysis, and report writing. Students should finish the course able to construct a research proposal including a literature review and method design. Equivalent to COMS-806. Prerequisite: COMS-7110 .
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COMS - 8130 Interpersonal Communication (3)
Focuses on interpersonal communication as it is grounded in intrapersonal communication. Through the exploration of theories of intrapersonal communication, the course will develop theories and processes for effective interpersonal communication. Equivalent to COMS-830. Prerequisite: COMS-6100 .
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COMS - 8190 Philosophy of Communication (3)
Examines how and why we communicate from the perspectives of modern and postmodern philosophies. Studies various theories of communication and their philosophical foundations. Equivalent to COMS-610. Prerequisite: COMS-6100 .
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COMS - 8320 Communication and Consciousness (3)
Explores an alternative way to understand the field of communication studies. Examines communication as a function of human consciousness and systems theory. Synthesizes and integrates understanding of intrapersonal and interpersonal communication through self-awareness. Equivalent to COMS-6300, COMS-630. Prerequisite: COMS-6100
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COMS - 8330 Adv. Communication & Consciousness (3)
Offers students an opportunity to explore intrapersonal communication in-depth and investigate the connections bewteen systems theory, quantum mechanics, and research in human consciousness. The course also focuses on a student’s personal understanding of their won intrapersonal experiences. Equivalent to COMS-839. Prerequisite: COMS-6100 and COMS-8320
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COMS - 8400 Organizational Communication (3)
Analyzes the human elements involved in the functioning of an organization, to better understand the role of a change agent in the planning and application of organizational communication change and development strategies, and to evaluate the present and potential impact of organizational change/development communication applications. Equivalent to COMS-845. Prerequisite: COMS-6100 .
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COMS - 8440 Interdisciplinary Team Process (3)
This course will bring together graduate students from many disciplines to learn effective communication and processing skills that will allow them to develop the understanding necessary for effective collaboration. This course will use communication and team building skills to demonstrate the value of interdisciplinary approaches. Such an interdisciplinary approach will show students effective techniques for valuing and educating client/customers, identifying and overcoming barriers to effective client/customer service, and leading to outcomes desired by the client/customer. Equivalent to COMS-864.
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COMS - 8460 Communication Training (3)
Examines various approaches to developing and implementing communication training programs. Theories of interpersonal communication are utilized in identifying and evaluating interpersonal effectiveness. Particular emphasis is given to training programs that are designed to help individuals maximize effectiveness in dealing with members of different ethnic/cultural groups. Equivalent to COMS-860.
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COMS - 8480 International Communications (3)
Provides an introduction to a broad range of concepts and issues in the study of communication between and within the international systems, while focusing on culture and communication as essential components of international political and business organizations, diplomatic relations, and nation states. It examines differences in cultural mindsets, emphasizing the role of mass, interpersonal, and technological communication in international conflicts, as well as in promoting cooperative actions. Equivalent to COMS-645.
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COMS - 8700 Graduate Research (1-4)
Individual readings, research, and/or project in communication studies under the supervision of the faculty. Equivalent to COMS-870.
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COMS - 8790 Teaching Communication and Critical Pedagogy (3)
Explores the intersections of critical pedagogical theory and teaching practices within the undergraduate communication classroom. Designed to assist students in understanding the principles necessary for effective design, delivery and evaluation of communication instruction based on an awareness of differing learning styles, subject content, educational settings, and learning outcomes. Equivalent to COMS-828. Prerequisite: COMS-6100 .
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COMS - 8800 Internship (1-4)
Designed to provide the communication studies student with supervised practical experiences in applied settings. Equivalent to COMS-880.
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COMS - 8970 Graduate Capstone Internship (3-6)
Provides the communication studies student the opportunity to synthesize graduate work by developing and completing an internship specific to the student’s interests in communication.
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COMS - 8980 Graduate Project (3-6)
Provides the communication studies student the opportunity to synthesize graduate work by developing and completing a project specific to the students interest in communication. Equivalent to COMS-881.
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COMS - 8990 Graduate Thesis (3-6)
Provides the communication studies student the opportunity to synthesize graduate work by developing and completing a thesis specific to the students interest in communication. Equivalent to COMS-882.
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COMS - 8999 Directed Scholarship: Masters in Communication and Training (1-2)
Under the supervision of a graduate faculty member, students register for this course to maintain active enrollment in the graduate program while complementing requirements for their degree and must have received a grade of “CO” in COMS-8800 , COMS-8980 , or COMS-8990 . NOTE: This course is variable (1-2) in credit hours, repeatable for a maximum of three times per course, and is P/NC grading option. Prerequisite: COMS-8970 , COMS-8980 , or COMS-8990 .
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CPSC - 2005 Introduction to Computer Technology (3)
Covers computer hardware, software, applications, and future technology. Presents an overview of all aspects of computer technology via readings, videotapes, and microcomputer lab exercises. Major topics include evolution of the computer industry, interactive and batch processing systems, input and output processes and devices, information systems interfaces, internal processing and data representation, file organization and database concepts, data communication, application software, programming languages, operating systems and systems software, systems analysis and design, and computers in society. Provides extensive hands-on use of microcomputers. Equivalent to CPSC-305.
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CPSC - 2100 Introduction to Computing (3)
Provides an introduction to computing, fundamental principles, concepts and methods of computing. Topics include computing systems, data representation, computing components, high-level programming language, object-oriented programming language, abstract data types, subprograms fundamental programming constructs and basic problem solving methods. Instructional Method: Lecture-Discussion Offered Fall and Spring Semesters.
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CPSC - 2200 Introduction to Programming (3)
Introduces concepts and programming skills using high-level programming languages. Topics include variables, constants, data types, arithmetic operators, logical operators, functions, decision structures, repetition structures, object-oriented concepts, debugging, and design principles. Instructional Method: LD Lecture-Discussion. Semester Offered: Fall and Spring.
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CPSC - 3099 Junior Seminar (3)
Review and analyze issues concerning the impact of Computer Information on society and on computer information system professionals. Explores current and emerging domains impacting the field, research and development of computer information. It introduces students to courses and specialized areas in the computer science and information technology program at GSU. It helps the student see the “big picture” of the computer science. Instructional Method: Lecture-Discussion Offered Fall Semester.
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CPSC - 3120 Computer Programming: Visual BASIC (3)
Introduces computer programming in Visual Basic through analyzing problems, developing solution algorithms, and writing well documented program corresponding to these algorithms using window programming, input/output operations, numeric and string constants and variables, control statements, arrays, functions, subroutines, and data files. Equivalent to CPSC-320. Prerequisite: CPSC-2005
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CPSC - 3121 Computer Programming: QBASIC and Visual BASIC Laboratory (1)
Involves hands-on computer exercises appropriate to the content of CPSC-3120 . Students will work alone and in teams to develop programs related to course content. This is an optional laboratory that meets for two hours per week. Students for whom CPSC-3120 is the first programming course are strongly encouraged to enroll in this laboratory. Equivalent to CPSC-321. Corequisite: CPSC-3120 .
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CPSC - 3125 Foundations of Social Media (1)
This course provides the conceptual foundation of social media and practical approach to developing successful marketing plans. Students will be introduced to best practices for the most effective qualitative and quantitative social media measurements. In addition, hands on programming assignments will be given to customize various social media for networking and applications needs of an organization.
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CPSC - 3142 Computer Programming: Introduction to C++ (3)
Introduces a disciplined approach to problem-solving and algorithm development in the structured, high-level language C++, procedural abstraction, sequence, selection, and repetition, data abstraction, arrays, records, and files. Emphasizes program design, testing, and documentation using good programming style. Instructional Method: Lecture-Discussion Offered Spring Semester or Summer Session. Equivalent to CPSC-342.
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CPSC - 3143 Computer Programming: Introduction to C++ Laboratory (1)
Involves hands-on computer exercises appropriate to the content of CPSC-3142 . Students will work alone and in teams to develop programs related to course content. This is an optional laboratory that meets for two hours per week. Students for whom CPSC-3142 is a first programming course are strongly encouraged to enroll in this laboratory. Equivalent to CPSC-343. Prerequisite: CPSC-3142 .
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CPSC - 3145 Computer Programming: C++ (3)
Covers advanced topics in C++. Topics will include overloading functions and operators, friend functions, and other language features which enable programmers to create new data types which have all the capabilities of the built-in types. Special emphasis will be placed on the use of pointers, dynamic allocation of memory, and the development of classes which implement common data structures such as linked lists. Equivalent to CPSC-345. Prerequisite: CPSC-3142
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CPSC - 3148 Computer Programming: Java (3)
Introduces the methodologies and algorithms in computer science through the Java programming language, including its Object-Oriented programming approach, data abstraction, control structure, methods, arrays, software designs, system tests, documentation and graphical user interface components. Emphasis will be placed on problem solving development. Instructional Method: Offered in both face-to-face and online formats. Semester Offered: Fall and Spring; Summer session. Prerequisite: Intermediate Algebra or higher level mathematics course.
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CPSC - 3265 PC Assembler (3)
Introduces the 8088 microprocessor, information representation inside machine, 8086/88 assembly language (DEBUG, ASM, and MASM), the PC/DOS, and the use of some BDOS functions to do I/O and file manipulations. The environment to run the assigned programs is an IBM PC or compatible computer. Requires a substantial commitment of time for the completion of programming assignments. Equivalent to CPSC-365.
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CPSC - 3310 Introduction To Object-oriented Programming (3)
Presents a conceptual and practical introduction to object-oriented programming using python. Topics include data types, built-in functions, operational model of procedure and function calls, object-oriented programing, information hiding, encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism and object-oriented design issues. Instructional Method: Lecture-Discussion Offered Fall and Spring Semesters. Prerequisite: CPSC-2100 .
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CPSC - 3415 Data Structures (3)
Advanced data structures with continuing emphasis on writing well-designed structured programs. Major topics include linked list, stack, queue, trees, graphs, algorithms, sorting, priority queues, and hashing tables. Equivalent to CPSC-415. Prerequisite: CPSC-3148 . Corequisite: MATH-3137.
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CPSC - 4137 Web Applications (3)
Examines web server configuration and administration, web page authoring tools, dynamic web pages for e-commerce. Discusses security, database access, and wireless services. Equivalent to CPSC-437.
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CPSC - 4148 Advanced Programming Using Java (3)
Covers advanced techniques for creation of application programs using the Java programming language. Provides the needed knowledge to build Web-based enterprise applications. Emphasis will be placed on platform independence, extensibility, resuability, and global language support. Instructional Method: Lecture-Discussion Offered Spring Semester. Prerequisite: CPSC-3148 .
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CPSC - 4190 Introduction to Software Engineering (3)
Examines different system development life cycles and system documentation management processes. Recognizes information gathering and reporting mechanism as parts of systems analysis and design activities. Enhances course materials through the use of classical, and structural tools and techniques for describing process flows, data flows, data structures, file designs, input and output designs, and program specifications. Instructional Method: Lecture-Discussion Offered Fall and Spring Semesters. Equivalent to CPSC-390. Prerequisite: CPSC-2100 .
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CPSC - 4205 Computer Organization (3)
Covers basic topics in computer organization with emphasis on number systems, digital logic design, PC assembly language programming, CPU, memory, input/output and peripherals, buses, instruction sets and formats, and addressing techniques. Instructional Method: Lecture-Discussion Offered Fall and Spring Semesters. Equivalent to CPSC-405.
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