Mar 28, 2024  
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2016-17 
    
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2016-17 [Archived Catalog]

Course Descriptions


The course information (including course titles, descriptions, credit hours, requisites, repeat/retake information, and active status) contained in this catalog is effective as of Fall Semester 2016-17. This information is necessarily subject to change at the discretion of Ohio University.

 

Communication

  
  • COMM 2900 - Special Topics in Communication


    Specific course content will vary with offering.

    Credit Hours: 1.0-15.0
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 lecture
    Eligible grades: A-F,CR,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • COMM 3900 - Special Topics in Communication


    Covers a variety of topics in communication. These will be special offerings based on faculty expertise/research/creative area, availability of visiting professionals, interest of the student body, and demand based on current trends in communication.

    Requisites: Jr or Sr
    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 6.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • COMM 4000 - Applied Communication Capstone


    This capstone allows students to apply communication strategies and create communication projects in areas related to students’ professional interests. Students will synthesize and integrate concepts from multiple areas of communication.

    Requisites: 18 hours in Applied Communications including COMS 3420 and Sr status
    Credit Hours: 3.0
    General Education Code: T3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 seminar
    Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • COMM 4023 - Storytelling, Technology and Digital Media in Theme Parks


    Examines media design, technology, and storytelling principles that are employed in the development of theme parks. Special emphasis is placed on the integration of different forms of media into one cohesive immersive environment. Includes an off campus field experience.

    Requisites: 15 hours of COMS or ITS or JOUR or MDIA or VICO and Sr standing
    Credit Hours: 4.0
    General Education Code: T3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture, 2.0 field experience/internship
    Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I

Communication, Introduction to Professional

  
  • PRCM 3250J - Business Communication


    Provides opportunities to practice and improve written and spoken communication skills, both individual and collaborative, which are appropriate for career success. Utilizes strategic managerial communication skills in analyzing business problems or situations and choosing the appropriate communication processes, products, or events to meet organizational needs.

    Requisites: Tier I English and (Jr or Sr)
    Credit Hours: 3.0
    General Education Code: 1J
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I

Communication Sciences and Disorders

  
  • CSD 1070 - Voice and Articulation


    Addresses the recognition, evaluation, and remediation of voice and articulation.

    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • CSD 1080 - Introduction to Communication Disorders


    Introduction to human communication disorders, including disorders of hearing, speech, and language.

    Credit Hours: 3.0
    General Education Code: 2AS
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • CSD 1110 - Elementary American Sign Language I


    This is the first in a sequence of four American Sign Language (ASL) courses. Course focuses on the manual alphabet, numbers, facial expressions/body movement, basic vocabulary and simple grammar forms. The history and culture of the Deaf community in the United States is introduced.

    Requisites: WARNING: No credit for this course if taken after the following: DSI 1120 or 2110 or 2120 and WARNING: No credit for both this course and the following (always deduct credit for first course taken): DSI 1110
    Credit Hours: 4.0
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • CSD 1120 - Elementary American Sign Language II


    This is the second in a sequence of four American Sign Language (ASL) courses. Continuation of vocabulary and skill development to learn signs from context clues and sign analysis. Complex grammatical structures are introduced and development of sentence structure is continued. Students continue to develop fingerspelling proficiency while increasing the speed and length of words. Includes an introduction to linguistic and cultural aspects of the Deaf community as they relate to literature and current topics of debate.

    Requisites: C- or better in CSD 1110 or 3850 or DSI 1110 and WARNING: No credit for this course if taken after the following: DSI 2110 or 2120 or CSD 2110 and No credit for both this course and the following (always deduct credit for first course taken): DSI 1120
    Credit Hours: 4.0
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • CSD 2080 - Phonetics


    Surveys the theoretical foundation and practical application of the scientific study of speech sounds. Topics include the production, classification, and transcription of speech sounds. Students will learn to use the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) for transcription. Activities include lectures and transcription exercises.

    Requisites: CSD 1080
    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • CSD 2110 - Intermediate American Sign Language I


    This is the third in a sequence of four American Sign Language (ASL) courses. Intermediate level ASL classes provide students opportunity to develop more complex expressive and receptive conversational skills. While skill development in finger spelling, numbers, and identifying facial expressions is continued, emphasis is placed on expressive ASL through the use of less common classifiers and ASL idioms in ASL storytelling. Topics revolve around sharing information about the environment and everyday communication. Grammar is targeted in context with an emphasis on further development of discourse skills. Students learn conversational strategies to maintain more complex ASL conversations. Continued study of Deaf community, Deaf education, and more complex ASL literature.

    Requisites: C- or better in CSD 1120 or 3860 or DSI 1120 and WARNING: No credit for this course if taken after the following: DSI 2120 and WARNING: No credit for both this course and the following (always deduct credit for first course taken): DSI 2110
    Credit Hours: 4.0
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • CSD 2120 - Intermediate American Sign Language II


    This is the fourth in a sequence of four American Sign Language (ASL) courses. Focus is placed on the expressive use of ASL through storytelling. Expressive use of ASL grammar is expanded with an emphasis on developing questioning and answering skills. Conversational strategies are learned to help students maintain an ASL conversation appropriately. Includes English/ASL translation of concepts and idioms.

    Requisites: C- or better in CSD 2110 or 3870 or DSI 2110 and WARNING: No credit for both this course and the following (always deduct credit for first course taken): DSI 2120
    Credit Hours: 4.0
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 lecture
    Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • CSD 2130 - Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Language


    Provides an introduction to the structure and function of the speech and language subsystems.

    Requisites: Soph or Jr or Sr
    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • CSD 2500 - Speech Science


    Fundamentals of the production, perception, and acoustics of speech.

    Requisites: CSD 1080
    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • CSD 2530 - Hearing Science


    Physiological and psychological aspects of sound and measurement of human hearing, including sound transmission and analysis, electrophysiology of the ear, and psychoacoustics.

    Requisites: PHYS 2001 or 202 or CSD 213
    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • CSD 2900 - Special Topics in Communication Sciences and Disorders


    Specific course content will vary with offering.

    Credit Hours: 1.0-15.0
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 lecture
    Eligible grades: A-F,CR,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • CSD 2970T - CSD First Year Tutorial 1


    Honors Tutorial on topics in Communication Sciences and Disorders

    Requisites: HTC
    Credit Hours: 1.0-15.0
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 15.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 tutorial
    Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • CSD 2980T - CSD First Year Tutorial 2


    Honors Tutorial on topics in Communication Sciences and Disorders

    Requisites: HTC
    Credit Hours: 1.0-15.0
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 15.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 tutorial
    Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • CSD 3000 - Aging and Disorders of Communication


    Natural patterns and disorders of communication in aging. Means of working with and advocating for elderly people with communication disabilities.

    Requisites: CSD 1080
    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • CSD 3100 - Language Development


    Foundation in language acquisition in young children. Includes development of semantics, syntax, phonology, morphology, pragmatics, and theories regarding development.

    Requisites: (CSD 108 or 1080) and (EDEC 160 or 1600 or PSY 273 or 2410) or CSD 208 or 2080
    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • CSD 3410 - Pre-Professional Service I


    Offers observational, service-learning, and professional development opportunities in a speech-language pathology or audiology context.

    Requisites: CSD 1080 and Jr or Sr
    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • CSD 3800 - Basic Audiology


    Provides a basic understanding of the standard clinical procedures used to assess the auditory system, including puretone audiometry, speech audiometry, tympanometry, acoustic reflex testing, masking, and otoacoustic emissions. Advanced audiological procedures and pediatric testing will also be discussed. Emphasis on interpretation of audiometric test results. Anatomy and physiology of the auditory system reviewed as related to disorders of the ear. Exposure to instrumentation, test materials, and practical testing experience provided.

    Requisites: CSD 2530
    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • CSD 3900 - Introduction to Research in Hearing, Speech and Language Sciences


    Introduction to research in the fields of speech-language pathology and audiology. Topics include the scientific method, generating relevant research questions, types of data and research designs, and formulating and communicating conclusions and interpretations.

    Requisites: CSD 108 or 1080 and MATH 250 or 2500 or PSY 221 or 2110
    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • CSD 3970T - CSD Second Year Tutorial 1


    Honors Tutorial on topics in Communication Sciences and Disorders .

    Requisites: HTC
    Credit Hours: 1.0-15.0
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 15.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 tutorial
    Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • CSD 3980T - CSD Second Year Tutorial 2


    Honors Tutorial on topics in Communication Sciences and Disorders

    Requisites: HTC
    Credit Hours: 1.0-15.0
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 15.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 tutorial
    Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • CSD 4100 - Language Science


    Theoretical approaches to language acquisition, neural correlates of language learning, noninvasive imagining techniques, relation of memory and cognition to language, and models of language processing.

    Requisites: CSD 3100
    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • CSD 4180 - Disorders of Articulation and Phonology


    Focuses on articulation and phonological disorders in children. Emphasis is on evaluation and practical approaches for individuals with articulation and phonological disorders.

    Requisites: CSD 2080 and 2130
    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • CSD 4190 - Organic Communication Disorders


    Provides a background on the nature and management of communication disorders associated with physical causes. Illustration of case management presented for selected representative cases.

    Requisites: CSD 2130
    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • CSD 4200 - Multicultural Aspects in Communication Sciences


    Multicultural topics related to the fields of speech-language pathology and audiology including speech and language acquisition in diverse cultures, social and geographical dialects, introductory concepts of bilingualism, hearing disorders, and aural rehabilitation.

    Requisites: CSD 1080 and 2080
    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • CSD 4410 - Pre-Professional Service II


    Offers continued exploration of clinical practice issues in communication disorders and includes 10 hours of volunteer experience in order to complete the Capstone Service Learning Project. Students will observe assessment and intervention session in real time and will learn clinical writing skills for both speech pathology and audiology.

    Requisites: CSD 3410 and Sr
    Credit Hours: 3.0
    General Education Code: T3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • CSD 4440 - Language Disorders in Children


    An introduction to provide students with an overview of the various kinds of language and cognitive impairments seen in school-age children/adolescents, including features of each impairment, assessment procedures, and intervention methods.

    Requisites: CSD 3100
    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • CSD 4710 - Aural Rehabilitation


    Provides students with a basic understanding of rehabilitation principles and techniques used with children and adults with hearing impairments. Emphasis will be placed upon application of concepts to real life problems encountered with these populations.

    Requisites: CSD 3800
    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • CSD 4900 - Special Topics in Communication Sciences and Disorders


    Specific course content will vary with offering.

    Credit Hours: 1.0-15.0
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 lecture
    Eligible grades: A-F,CR,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • CSD 4930 - Independent Study in Communication Sciences and Disorders


    Independent study in selected topics of interest to students under supervision of faculty member.

    Requisites: Permission required and written proposal
    Credit Hours: 1.0-12.0
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 12.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 independent study
    Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • CSD 4940 - Research in Communication Sciences and Disorders


    Research in selected topic of interest to students under direction of faculty member.

    Requisites: Permission required and written proposal
    Credit Hours: 1.0-12.0
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 12.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 research
    Eligible grades: A-F,CR,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • CSD 4970T - CSD Third Year Tutorial 1


    Honors Tutorial on topics in Communication Sciences and Disorders

    Requisites: HTC
    Credit Hours: 1.0-15.0
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 15.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 tutorial
    Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • CSD 4980T - CSD Third Year Tutorial 2


    Honors Tutorial on topics in Communication Sciences and Disorders

    Requisites: HTC
    Credit Hours: 1.0-15.0
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 15.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 tutorial
    Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I

Communication Studies

  
  • COMS 1010 - Fundamentals of Human Communication


    Introductory analysis of oral communication in human relationships with focus on variety of contexts including dyadic, small group, and public communication experiences. Serves as survey of human communication processes. Mass lecture.

    Credit Hours: 3.0
    General Education Code: 2HL
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture
    Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • COMS 1020 - Introduction to Undergraduate Communication Studies


    Introduces undergraduate COMS students to their major and equips them to thrive in the program. Students will engage with full-time faculty in the school as they complete discussions and assignments related to navigating the requirements of their major and the discipline of which they are a part. This is a required course for COMS majors. Transfer students must take the course the semester they are admitted to COMS.

    Requisites: COMS major
    Credit Hours: 1.0
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 lecture
    Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • COMS 1030 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking


    Principles of public speaking, practice in presenting informative and persuasive speeches with emphasis on communicative process. Use of interpretive and rhetorical methods to understand meaning, context, culture, and language in the development of speeches.

    Credit Hours: 3.0
    General Education Code: 2HL
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • COMS 1100 - Communication Among Cultures


    The purpose of this course is to explore the role of communication in understanding, accepting, and appreciating cultural differences. Students in this course will understand that culture includes not only issues of nationality, ethnicity, and race, but also gender, socioeconomic status, age, etc. Using a number of co-cultural, cross-cultural, and intercultural examples, students will explore how communication is a key component of bridging cultural differences.

    Credit Hours: 3.0
    General Education Code: 2CP
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • COMS 1170 - Beginning Forensics


    Students prepare for competition in oral interpretation, public speaking, and/or debate as part of the Ohio University Forensics Team. Travel to a weekend tournament at another university is required to earn credit. Number of credits depends upon number of performances prepared for competition.

    Requisites: Permission required
    Credit Hours: 1.0-3.0
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 6.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture
    Eligible grades: F,CR,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • COMS 2020 - Communication and Persuasion


    Process of communication and attitude change, survey of general theories and typical research, and analysis of contemporary persuasion problems.

    Requisites: Soph or Jr or Sr
    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • COMS 2040 - Principles and Techniques of Interviewing


    Methods used in two-party, face-to-face oral communicative situations commonly encountered in organizational and professional environments. Intensive practice through role-playing and real-life interviews in and out of class, emphasizing skills involved in giving and getting information, persuasion, and job-employment situations.

    Requisites: Soph or Jr or Sr
    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • COMS 2050 - Techniques of Group Discussion


    Study of structure and dynamics of small groups, nature and functions of leadership, group participation, problem solving, and decision making; frequent participation in group discussion activities.

    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • COMS 2060 - Communication in Interpersonal Relationships


    Provides experience in study of communication in social interaction. Exploration of communication variables and skill development in message generation in one-to-one informal settings.

    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • COMS 2150 - Argumentative Analysis and Advocacy


    Basic principles of argumentative discourse including concepts of presumption, burden of proof, rhetorical forms of reasoning, and evidence. Practice in applying these principles.

    Requisites: C or better in COMS 1030
    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture
    Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • COMS 2170 - Advanced Forensics


    Students prepare for competition in one or more individual events and/or debate as part of the Ohio University Forensics Team. Attendance at tournaments is expected.

    Requisites: COMS 1170
    Credit Hours: 1.0-3.0
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 9.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture
    Eligible grades: F,CR,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • COMS 2200 - Oral Interpretation of Literature


    Techniques of oral interpretation and development of adequate intellectual and emotional responsiveness to the meanings of literature.

    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • COMS 2350 - Introduction to Communication Theory


    To identify the purposes, history, and application of key social and rhetorical theories of communication through reading and discussing classic works of communication theory. To understand issues of epistemology, ontology, and axiology when discussing the goals and methods related to relevant theories.

    Requisites: COMS major and (Soph or Jr or Sr)
    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • COMS 2400 - Information Diffusion


    This course provides an understanding of information diffusion theory, which seeks to explain the process through which new ideas (innovations) spread over time via communication channels among the members of a social system. It especially emphasizes the relevance, practicality, and usefulness of diffusion theory in interpersonal, group, organizational, and mass communication settings, with an emphasis in areas of public education, health, and policy. The course focuses on factors that speed or hinder innovations and the critical points of interface between information dissemination systems and end users.

    Requisites: Soph or Jr or Sr
    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • COMS 2900 - Special Topics in Communication Studies


    Specific course content will vary with offering.

    Credit Hours: 1.0-15.0
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 lecture
    Eligible grades: A-F,CR,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • COMS 2970T - Communication Studies Tutorial


    A survey of topics and research traditions in Communication Studies, with emphasis on current issues in the student’s areas of interest.

    Requisites: HTC
    Credit Hours: 1.0-14.0
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 14.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 tutorial
    Eligible grades: A-F,PR,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • COMS 2971T - Communication Studies Tutorial


    In-depth study of a topic in Communication Studies.

    Requisites: HTC
    Credit Hours: 1.0-14.0
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 14.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 tutorial
    Eligible grades: A-F,PR,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • COMS 2980T - Communication Studies Tutorial


    In-depth study of a topic in Communication Studies.

    Requisites: HTC
    Credit Hours: 1.0-14.0
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 14.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 tutorial
    Eligible grades: A-F,PR,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • COMS 2981T - Communication Studies Tutorial


    In-depth study of a topic in Communication Studies.

    Requisites: HTC
    Credit Hours: 1.0-14.0
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 14.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 tutorial
    Eligible grades: A-F,PR,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • COMS 3060 - Interpersonal Conflict Management


    Analysis of the communication dynamics involved in managing interpersonal and organizational conflicts. Examination of theory and research related to conflict management. Emphasis on case studies and role-playing conflicts in various interpersonal and group settings.

    Requisites: Jr or Sr
    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • COMS 3200 - Communication and New Technology


    Explores the ways in which communication is facilitated by new technologies. Accordingly, this course fosters theoretically informed practice. In the journey through various theories related to computer-mediated communication and new communication technology, students explore opportunities for applying those theories in both professional and personal contexts.

    Requisites: (Jr or Sr) and WARNING: No credit for this course if COMS 480 was taken winter 2012
    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • COMS 3300 - Environmental Communication


    Introduces students to theories and concepts in environmental communication. Students engage in a theoretical and applied exploration of a wide range of voices (e.g., Citizen and community groups, Greens, corporations and lobbyists, scientists, anti-environmentalists, public officials and regulators, journalists) and a variety of environmental issues (e.g., climate change, water and air quality, genetic engineering and nanotechnology, mountaintop removal, logging, endangered species and extinction). Topics might include the social construction of nature; human relationships with nature through discourse, rhetoric, and communication practices; critical and cultural approaches to environmental discourse; communication about environmental issues in organizational, mass media, political, and international contexts; communication around environmental controversies; stakeholder dialogue and conflict; public understanding of environmental issues; public participation in environmental decision-making; environmental risk communication; environmental campaigns; and environmental advocacy, deliberation, and public relations. Main aim is to engender understanding of how communication constructs nature, threats to the natural environment, disputes about threats, and ways of living in the natural world.

    Requisites: Soph or Jr or Sr
    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • COMS 3400 - Introduction to Health Communication


    Concerned with issues in the theory and practice of health communication. Topics include provider-patient communication; organizational communication in health care delivery systems; communication in community/consumer health education; information technologies in health communication; communication in support systems for the elderly, disabled, and terminally ill; and, communication training for health care professionals. Writing is integrated into this course in several ways. First, students will write regularly throughout the term. Course assignments will require that students engage with the content of the course while simultaneously attending to principles of writing. Second, we will devote class time to learning about writing via lectures, discussions, and activities. Writing topics will focus on macro, mezzo, and micro issues in writing including ideas, organization, paragraphs, sentences, and grammar. Third, students will produce several short and/or one longer piece of writing that comprises at least 10-15 pages of original writing. Fourth, students will revise and resubmit at least one writing assignment based on peer and/or instructor feedback. Fifth, as appropriate, students will provide their peers with feedback on writing assignments and will use the feedback from their peers for revisions .

    Requisites: (C or better in COMS 2350) and (ENG 1510 or 151A) and Soph or Jr or Sr
    Credit Hours: 3.0
    General Education Code: 1JE
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • COMS 3410 - Women and Health Communication


    This course focuses on the unique communication issues for women in health-related settings. Topics include the accomplishment of relational, informational, and medical goals for women health care seekers, as well as the challenges of offering and seeking social support in contemporary society.

    Requisites: Jr or Sr
    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • COMS 3420 - Field Research Methods in Communication


    Discussion and application of communication data collection methods such as content analysis, participant observation, questionnaire design, sampling procedures, case studies, and unobtrusive measures.

    Requisites: Jr or Sr
    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • COMS 3500 - Introduction to Organizational Communication


    Analysis of traditional and contemporary theories of communication in context of modern complex organizations (government, industry, education, etc.). Consideration and explication of such pertinent concepts and variables as message, channel, networks, information, information flow, communication climate, communication audit, etc. Writing is integrated into this course in several ways. First, students will write regularly throughout the term. Course assignments will require that students engage with the content of the course while simultaneously attending to principles of writing. Second, we will devote class time to learning about writing via lectures, discussions, and activities. Writing topics will focus on macro, mezzo, and micro issues in writing including ideas, organization, paragraphs, sentences, and grammar. Third, students will produce several short and/or one longer piece of writing that comprises at least 10-15 pages of original writing. Fourth, students will revise and resubmit at least one writing assignment based on peer and/or instructor feedback. Fifth, as appropriate, students will provide their peers with feedback on writing assignments and will use the feedback from their peers for revisions .

    Requisites: (C or better in COMS 2350) and (ENG 1510 or 151A) and Soph or Jr or Sr
    Credit Hours: 3.0
    General Education Code: 1JE
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • COMS 3501 - Advanced Organizational Communication


    This course builds upon, and extends, the conceptual foundations of organizational communication through analysis and critical examination of case studies. Students will read, discuss, and write about advances in contemporary organizational communication thought, practices, and research orientations.

    Requisites: COMS 3500
    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • COMS 3520 - Empirical Research Applications in Communication


    Provides principles and basic skills necessary to critically analyze research literature; develop basic proficiencies in structuring designs basic to descriptive and experimental studies, including data collection, analysis, and presentation techniques in communication research.

    Requisites: MATH 1200 or higher and WARNING: No credit for this course if the following is taken (keeps credit for the following course, as defined by department): MATH 2500 or PSY 2110 or QBA 2010 or LET 3555
    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • COMS 3600 - Introduction to Communication in Public Advocacy


    Introduces students to the theoretical, philosophical, and methodological influences integral to legal and political communication research. Aid in the development of students’ understanding of those sources through readings, class discussions, writing assignments, examinations, and presentations. To provide a theoretical and technical vocabulary of legal and political communication research that will establish a foundation for successful advancement in the major. Writing is integrated into this course in several ways. First, students will write regularly throughout the term. Course Assignments will require that students engage with the content of the course and recognize their own positions and those of others on controversial issues, while simultaneously attending to principles of writing. Second, we will devote class time to learning about substantive writing through lectures, discussions, and in-class activities. Writing assignment topics will include personal position statements, argument analysis, and argument development. Writing instruction will focus on idea generation, essay organization, use of divers sources for support (including source citations), and ownership. Third, students will write a maximum of 15 pages of text, including three/four 2-3 page response essays and one 5-6 page research paper. Fourth, each assignment will require students to revise and resubmit their work, using peer assessment and/or instructor assessment practices, depending on the nature of the assignment.

    Requisites: (C or better in COMS 2350) and (ENG 1510 or 151A) and Soph or Jr or Sr
    Credit Hours: 3.0
    General Education Code: 1JE
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • COMS 3601 - Courtroom Rhetoric


    Famous cases and methods of communication of masters of courtroom and judicial oratory. Cases and trials including Cicero, Strafford, Charles I, Erskine, Hastings, Marshall, Webster, Darrow, Sacco-Vanzetti.

    Requisites: Jr or Sr
    Credit Hours: 3.0
    General Education Code: 2SS
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • COMS 3602 - Political Rhetoric


    Rhetorical techniques found in political discourse are examined. Topics covered include symbolic politics, the place of myth in politics, and the political elements of film, literature, and television.

    Requisites: Jr or Sr
    Credit Hours: 3.0
    General Education Code: 2SS
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • COMS 3603 - Contemporary Culture and Rhetoric


    Explores the relationship between rhetoric and contemporary culture. Contemporary theories of rhetoric are examined and used to study communication in contemporary cultural issues. Issues involving identity and power, in particular, will be discussed.

    Requisites: Jr or Sr
    Credit Hours: 3.0
    General Education Code: 2SS
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • COMS 3610 - Advanced Argument and Debate


    Advanced argumentation and debate course with legal issues used as basis for arguments.

    Requisites: C or better in COMS 2150 and (Jr or Sr)
    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • COMS 3620 - Rhetorical Analysis and Criticism


    Studies the approaches and methods of modern rhetorical critics. Emphasizes research and writing skills for a critical evaluation of rhetorical artifacts.

    Requisites: C or better in COMS 2350
    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • COMS 3920 - Practicum in Communication Education


    Students will receive instruction and hands-on experience in practicing skills related to human communication pedagogy, including leading planned discussions over communication theories, facilitating hands-on activities, and providing students with feedback on their communication skills. Students enrolled in this course will learn general fundamentals of communication pedagogy by serving as undergraduate discussion leaders for COMS 1010.

    Requisites: Permission required and (COMS 1010 or COMS major)
    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 6.0 practicum
    Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • COMS 3970T - Communication Studies Tutorial


    In-depth study of a topic in Communication Studies.

    Requisites: HTC
    Credit Hours: 1.0-14.0
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 14.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 tutorial
    Eligible grades: A-F,PR,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • COMS 3980T - Communication Studies Tutorial


    In-depth study of a topic in Communication Studies.

    Requisites: HTC
    Credit Hours: 1.0-14.0
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 14.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 tutorial
    Eligible grades: A-F,PR,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • COMS 4030 - Advanced Presentations


    This course will build on the knowledge and skills developed in COMS 1030. Students will learn how to make presentations that require extensive research, longer presentation times, and/or adaptation to diverse audiences. Particular attention will be given to developing competence with presentation technology.

    Requisites: C or better in COMS 1030 and COMS major and (Jr or Sr)
    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture
    Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • COMS 4050 - Meeting and Conference Planning


    Theoretical and methodological approaches to principles of group and conference leadership. Emphasis on leadership methods and skills as they apply to group and conference situations.

    Requisites: C or better in COMS 2050 and (Jr or Sr) and WARNING: not RHT 3620 or REC 3620
    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • COMS 4060 - Advanced Interpersonal Communication


    An examination of communication theories relevant to the study of interpersonal communication. Attention will be given to communication involved in initiating, developing, maintaining, repairing, and disengaging from interpersonal relationships.

    Requisites: C or better in COMS 2060
    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • COMS 4070 - Effective Classroom Communication for Teachers and Trainers


    Course focuses on interpersonal communication in classroom environment, with particular emphasis on communication between students and teachers. Taught in intensive format only during summer session.

    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 35.0 lecture
    Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • COMS 4071 - Nonverbal Communication for Teachers and Trainers


    Course focuses on the nonverbal behaviors used by students and teachers/trainers, and the impact of those behaviors on student/teacher relationships. Taught in intensive format only during summer session.

    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 35.0 lecture
    Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • COMS 4072 - Communication in Your Workplace: Strategies for Teachers and Administrators


    Course focuses on the organizational communication variables that operate within the classroom, school, community, and state. Increases the abilities of teachers and administrators to understand and respond to the various organizational constituencies to which they are accountable. Taught in intensive format only during summer session.

    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 35.0 lecture
    Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • COMS 4073 - Effective Listening and Small Group Communication for Teachers and Trainers


    Course focuses on steps to more effective listening and working in small groups for teachers and trainers. Designed to familiarize teachers and trainers with the keys to active listening, the stages of group development and decline, how to manage groups, and improving their cooperation and productivity. Taught in intensive format only during summer session.

    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 35.0 lecture
    Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • COMS 4074 - Family Communication for Teachers and Trainers


    This course explores issues of family communication for classroom teachers and organizational trainers. The definition and nature of contemporary families are explored. Children’s views of the family and peer relationships are highlighted. Conflict, stress, decision making, and problem solving are discussed. Special activities for the teacher and trainer are provided. Taught in intensive format only during summer session.

    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 35.0 lecture
    Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • COMS 4075 - Instructional Communication Assessment for Teachers and Trainers


    Examination of test construction and grading practices, procedures, and formats. Analysis of underlying assumptions and philosophies of assessment in education. Emphasis on the alignment among objectives, testing practices, and evaluation procedures. Taught in intensive format only during summer session.

    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 35.0 lecture
    Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • COMS 4076 - Children’s Conflict and Mediation for Teachers and Trainers


    This course focuses on the design and implementation of peer dispute mediation programs within elementary and secondary school systems. Course content includes discussion of children’s communication development and development of conflict management ability, the rationale underlying and challenges involved with implementing peer mediation programs, and approaches to training youngsters in mediation and conflict management communication skills. Taught in intensive format only during summer session.

    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 35.0 lecture
    Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • COMS 4077 - Communicating with Diverse Students


    This course is designed to explore issues relevant to enhancing communication competence and effectiveness between individuals of diverse backgrounds. Specifically, the class will address interactions between people from a variety of backgrounds including gender, age, religious, geographical, ethnic or racial differences. The focus will be on examining the impact of variables such as communication apprehension. Students will have the opportunity to explore the underlying patterns that influence their own, as well as others’, communication behaviors and discuss strategies to improve understanding of, and appreciation for, differences. Taught in intensive format only during summer session.

    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 35.0 lecture
    Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • COMS 4100 - Cross-Cultural Communication


    Analysis of processes and problems of communication as affected by national cultures; effects of differences in language, values, meaning, perception, and thought.

    Requisites: Jr or Sr
    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • COMS 4110 - Communicating with People with Disabilities


    Examines the implications of communication between the physically disabled and able-bodied individuals/groups. The course utilizes simulated exercises, video presentations, field trips, and outside guest lecturers to give the student reasonable exposure to the disabled community.

    Requisites: Jr or Sr
    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • COMS 4200 - Gender and Communication


    Explores variations in communicative behaviors related to biological sex and psychological gender. Examines gender communication in intrapersonal, interpersonal, small group, public, and organizational settings.

    Requisites: COMS 1010 or C or better in 2060
    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • COMS 4410 - Communication in the Family


    Examination of the communication concepts basic to understanding interaction in the family. Provides a framework for analysis of family communication. Explores communication issues that relate to family interaction, including conflict, power, intimacy, and the development of relationships. Presents a model of effective communication in the family. Consideration of verbal and nonverbal communication behaviors.

    Requisites: COMS 1010 or C or better in 2060 and (Jr or Sr)
    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • COMS 4510 - Instructional Training and Development in Communication


    Provides opportunity to design instructional training programs beginning with the needs assessment and continuing through the evaluation phase. Combination of lecture/discussion and student presentations.

    Requisites: 9 hours in COMS and (Jr or Sr)
    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • COMS 4530 - Communication and the Campaign


    Theory and practice of persuasion and management in campaign situations (political, religious, information, fund-raising, advertising, etc.). Students may participate in local, state, or national campaigns, or do an in-depth research paper.

    Requisites: COMS 2020 and (Jr or Sr)
    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • COMS 4604 - Responsibilities and Freedom of Speech in Communication


    Ethical and rhetorical implications of constitutional guarantees on political, social, and religious speech; analysis of effects of famous legal cases on freedom of speech.

    Requisites: Jr or Sr
    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • COMS 4630 - Rhetoric and Electronic Media


    Examines meaning-making via the electronic symbol, verbal and graphic. Classes will alternate between the analysis of theories and close examination of radio, hypertext (online via the World Wide Web and stored on CD-ROM), email, word processing, and television–especially in contrast to print and speech.

    Requisites: Jr or Sr
    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 seminar
    Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • COMS 4800 - Capstone Seminar in Communication


    This course presents a seminar treatment of current or topical interest in communication studies. The topic will vary with instructor expertise and research interests. During the seminar, students will synthesize and integrate concepts from multiple areas of communication.

    Requisites: (C or better in COMS 2350) and 27 hours in COMS and COMS major and Sr only
    Credit Hours: 3.0
    General Education Code: T3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 seminar
    Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • COMS 4900 - Topics in Communication Studies


    Course structure varies by instructor, but readings, classroom discussion, and demonstration of understanding through written work is typical.

    Requisites: Jr or Sr
    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 9.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 seminar
    Eligible grades: A-F,CR,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • COMS 4910 - Communication Studies Internship


    Supervised practical training and experience in selected professional environments for COMS undergraduate students. Students should consult with the Internship Coordinator (or refer to the COMS website) about the courses required before an internship can be taken for academic credit.

    Requisites: Permission required and COMS major and (Jr or Sr)
    Credit Hours: 1.0-15.0
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 15.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 8.0 field experience/internship
    Eligible grades: F,CR,PR,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • COMS 4911 - Health Communication Internship


    This course will provide students with a supervised, guided practical experience relevant to their Health Communication concentration.

    Requisites: Permission required and COMS major and (Jr or Sr)
    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 6.0 field experience/internship
    Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • COMS 4912 - Organizational Communication Internship


    This course will provide students with a supervised, guided practical experience relevant to their Organizational Communication concentration.

    Requisites: Permission required and COMS major and (Jr or Sr)
    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 6.0 field experience/internship
    Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • COMS 4913 - Communication in Public Advocacy Internship


    This course will provide students with a supervised, guided practical experience relevant to their Communication and Public Advocacy concentration.

    Requisites: Permission required and COMS major and (Jr or Sr)
    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 6.0 field experience/internship
    Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
  
  • COMS 4920 - Practicum in Communication Studies


    Students assume roles in an internal real-to-life organization and engage in a consulting or training project with an external client. Opportunity to apply theories and skills developed in major.

    Requisites: (COMS 3400 or 3500 or 3600) and COMS major and Sr only
    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 6.0 practicum
    Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I
 

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