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Career and Technology Education
  

  • CTE 5240 - CTTE 7- College and Career Readiness Leadership (2)

    In this final course, CTE teachers will evaluate and revise their curriculum maps, present professional teaching portfolios, finalize a college and career readiness project (vocational guidance expectations), and reflect upon/evaluate their CTTE program. Prerequisite(s): CTE 5220 . Corequisite(s): CTE 5230 . Sometimes offered as hybrid. Spring.
  

  • CTE 5245 - Vocational Guidance (3)

    Facilitate awareness and ability in vocational guidance. Includes problems, methods, and procedures for assisting individuals in choosing, preparing for, entering, and progressing in their vocation. This course is co-listed with CTE 4150.
  

  • CTE 5260 - Methods of Teaching Career and Technical Education (3)

    Principles and techniques of presenting information, giving demonstrations, and facilitating student learning including managing the learning environment. This course is co-listed with CTE 4160. Prerequisite(s): CTE 5145  or school chair consent. This is a professional education course.
  

  • CTE 5265 - Performance Assessment in Career and Technical Education (3)

    Designed to assist CTE educators and administrators in critiquing, planning, developing, implementing, evaluating, and improving student performance assessments in the cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains. This course is co-listed with CTE 4165. Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent.
  

  • CTE 5270 - Trends in Teaching Methods (3)

    Investigation of contemporary problems and issues in Career and Technology Education by selected individuals or groups. Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent.
  

  • CTE 5280 - Adult Education and Training (3)

    Principles, objectives, philosophies, organization, administration, and supervision of adult education and training programs within career and technical education and/or industry teaching and learning environments. This course is co-listed with CTE 4180.
  

  • CTE 5900 - Introduction to Research Methods (3)

    Research methodology with emphasis on research design, data interpretation and techniques of developing research proposals, and report writing. This is a professional education course.
  

  • CTE 5910 - Qualitative Research (3)

    Provides an introduction to qualitative research concepts, theories, and methods. Students will experience and practice a variety of qualitative applied research techniques designed to enhance learning. The primary techniques of the case study, interviews, observation, and document analysis will be the primary skills developed. Students will also consider strategies for validity and reliability, and the relevance of standard evaluative criteria such as objectivity, neutrality, and generalizability. Prerequisite(s): CTE 5900  or graduate level research methods course.
  

  • CTE 5920 - Action Research (3)

    Provides educators, administrators, and business/community leaders a method to study localized problems that results in solutions and action plans to address these issues. Students will learn how to develop an action research project to inform decisions. Prerequisite(s): CTE 5900  or graduate level research methods course.
  

  • CTE 6020 - Curriculum Development Theory in Career and Technical Education (3)

    Assists the classroom teacher, administrator, or industry trainer in developing curriculum from a global perspective. Includes curriculum planning and creating, and evaluating curriculum models. This is a professional education course.
  

  • CTE 6060 - Legal Issues in Career and Technical Education (3)

    Current and existing legislation which form the statutory basis of school law affecting career and technical education through a study of case law.
  

  • CTE 6070 - Financing and Funding Career and Technical Education (3)

    Analyze and develop a financial plan for obtaining, managing and administering career and technical education resources.
  

  • CTE 6090 - Data Analysis for Career & Technical Education (3)

    This course examines multiple sources of data specific to Career & Technical Education. Students will research, collect, analyze, and present CTE related data to help make informed decisions regarding school and program improvement. Data including curriculum, instruction, assessment, budgeting, student demographics, CCQI, and working with stakeholders will be included. Prerequisite(s): CTE 5150 .
  

  • CTE 6100 - Quantitative Analysis and Interpretation (3)

    Students are expected to analyze and draw meaning from the fundamental concepts and procedures of descriptive and inferential statistics, develop the skills for conducting basic statistical analyses, interpret statistical results reported in quantitative research studies, and  analyze and utilize data for decision-making. In addition, students are expected to master the fundamental skills needed to use the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) program to analyze data. Prerequisite(s):   CTE 5900  or LIS 5900  or COUN 5810 .
  

  • CTE 6120 - Current Issues and Topics in Career & Technical Education & Training (3)

    A seminar type course dealing with philosophy, new issues and recent literature, and research in the field. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 semester hours.
  

  • CTE 6130 - Special Investigations in Technology and Occupational Education (2-3)

    Advanced and specialized problems in technology and occupational education selected with consent of faculty advisers and graduate committees. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 semester hours. Prerequisite(s): Written contract/proposal with objectives and written school consent.
  

  • CTE 6900 - Proposing Scientific Research (2-3)

    Deals with both the theoretical and practical aspects of designing research and successfully defending the design. The purpose of the course is to assist students through the proposal and writing of scientific research relevant to educational and industry training research. May repeat for a maximum of 6 semester hours. Prerequisite(s): CTE 5900 , CTE 5910 , or  CTE 5920  or graduate level research methods course.
  

  • CTE 6990 - Thesis (2-3)

    Special investigation of an approved problem resulting in a formal thesis. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 semester hours. Prerequisite(s): CTE 5900 , EDFL 5900 , LIS 5900  or instructor consent.

Chemistry
  

  • CHEM 5010 - Modern Chemical Theories and Practices (3-5)

    For secondary and primary teachers. Content varies but typically covers aspects of the main chemistry subdivisions, modern teaching methods in chemistry or current technological procedures. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1132 and instructor consent.
  

  • CHEM 5990 - Thesis (3)

    Independent research and study connected with preparation of thesis. Prerequisite(s): An officially appointed thesis committee.

Child and Family Development
  

  • CFD 5000 - Special Projects (1-6)

    Opportunities for individual or groups of students to pursue an emerging or special professional topic or issue. Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent.
  

  • CFD 5050 - Ethics and Professional Studies in Family Science (3)

    The purpose of this course is to introduce HDFS graduate students on the current ethical standards of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) and the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR). It will address codes of ethic as well as legal and professional issues arising out of the nature of systems work and research for marriage and family therapists and family life educators.
  

  • CFD 5110 - Family Theory (3)

    This course will study major family theories in the field. Theories will be critically analyzed, compared on concepts and application. The course will examine the usefulness of theory in describing, explaining, predicting, or changing behavior and development. This is an advanced course and it is assumed that students already acquired a basic knowledge and understanding of family theories.
  

  • CFD 5120 - Human Development Theory (3)

    This course will study major human development theories including physiological, cognitive, social, emotional, language and culture influences grounded in individuals within families. This is an advanced course and it is assumed that students already acquired a basic knowledge and understanding of human development.
  

  • CFD 5210 - Theoretical Foundations of Couple and Family Therapy (3)

    This course is designed to help students begin to conceptualize human problems as they are related to the functioning of systems. The course will cover systems theory, a survey of the major schools of marriage and family therapy, and consider the contribution of research and the “common factors” debate to the field of MFT.
  

  • CFD 5220 - Pre-Practicum in Marriage and Family Therapy I (1)

    This course is designed to orient students towards therapy skills including assessment, planning, and treatment. Students will learn procedures in marriage and family therapy through observation, reading, assignments and class discussions.
  

  • CFD 5221 - Sexuality Across the Lifespan (3)

    Addresses human sexuality across the life span using a life course and cultural contextual perspective. Historical, biological, psychological, environmental, and familial influences will be examined. This course is co-listed with CFD 4220.
  

  • CFD 5230 - Pre-Practicum in Marriage and Family Therapy II (2)

    This course we will focus on preparing students to think as a practitioners informed by research, theory, and personal reflection. This includes developing the habit of seeking out professional literature to inform their clinical work. In addition, students will begin in co-therapy with a master’s student of a different cohort or approved therapist at an approved site as well as work on treatment teams. As clinicians in training, conceptualization of cases from a theoretical lens is very important. Therefore students will have the opportunity to discuss cases as a group and prepare a write‐up of two cases from a specific theoretical lens. Prerequisite(s): CFD 5220 .
  

  • CFD 5251 - Selected Issues in Child and Family Development (3)

    In-depth study of selected issues in child and family development. This course is co-listed with CFD 4250. Prerequisite(s): instructor consent.
  

  • CFD 5260 - Adulthood (3)

    This course is structured to introduce research approaches to the study of adult development through a cultural contextual exploration of the social, emotional, behavioral and educational processes. This course is co-listed with CFD 4260.
  

  • CFD 5280 - Professional Issues in Sexuality Education (3)

    Examination of issues related to sexuality education including program models, role of parents, research, and resource development with an emphasis on preparation for certification by the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists. Prerequisite(s): NUR 5530  or school consent.
  

  • CFD 5500 - Research Methods in Human Development and Family Science (3)

    This course will study major human development theories through the lifespan including physiological, cognitive, social, emotional, language and culture influences. This is an advanced course and it is assumed that students already acquired a basic knowledge and understanding of human development. Prerequisite(s): Basic Statistics or Research Methods courses.
  

  • CFD 5505 - Qualitative Research Methodology in Human Development and Family Science (3)

    This course focuses on expanding students’ skills in theories and methods associated with qualitative research. Emphasis is placed on: understanding the historical, philosophical, and theoretical foundations of qualitative research methodologies; comparing and applying various qualitative traditions; determining how qualitative research methods can answer questions in family research not easily addressed by quantitative research models; and applying this knowledge to a qualitative research project.
  

  • CFD 5510 - Early Childhood Approaches (3)

    This course addresses the multiple dimensions of development during early childhood, including the physical, intellectual, social, emotional, and motor development of children. The course is also designed such that students develop an informed philosophy of adult-child relationships. This course is co-listed with CFD 4510. Taught only as an online course.
  

  • CFD 5520 - Multicultural Study and Approaches with Families (3)

    This course is structured to examine multi-cultural individuals and families within the context of their unique cultural heritage. Special attention is focused on the external conditions that affect the internal workings of families and methods that have been found to be sensitive in addressing the needs of diverse groups. This course is co-listed with CFD 4520.
  

  • CFD 5530 - Transition to Marriage (3)

    This course is structured to provide information in regards to partner selection, to help individuals and couples understand the contexts within which they are embedded so that they can develop systems of support for their relationship, and to present suggestions for nourishing the relationship. This course is co-listed with CFD 4530. Taught only as an online course.
  

  • CFD 5540 - Addiction and the Family (3)

    An overview of various addictions with emphasis on substance use disorders and their effect on individuals, families, and communities. The course will focus on prevention and treatment. This course is co-listed with CFD 4540,
  

  • CFD 5550 - Health and Human Services (3)

    Introduction to the role of professionals who provide health and human services to meet the needs of individuals and families throughout their developmental stages. This course is co-listed with CFD 4550.
  

  • CFD 5560 - Divorce (3)

    This course is structured to introduce research literature on divorce. The changes that occur in family structures over time in the pre-divorce, divorce, and post-divorce process will be examined. This course is co-listed with CFD 4560.
  

  • CFD 5570 - Death, Loss, and Grief Across the Lifespan (3)

    This course is intended to explore theory and research related to death, dying, loss, and grief across the lifespan and the ways that support is proved or lack thereof to bereaved individuals within cultural context. We shall explore individual, familial, religious, cultural, societal, and other human developmental contribution to such understanding and experiences. This course is co-listed with CFD 4570.
  

  • CFD 5580 - Resilience in Children and Adolescents (3)

    This course intends to introduce selected theories and research on situations that place children and adolescents at risk for emotional, behavioral, and academic problems. In addition, research on stress/coping and resilience will be emphasized. This course is co-listed with CFD 4580.
  

  • CFD 5590 - Health Issues in Childhood and Adolescence (3)

    This course will present selected health issues and its implications for the children-adolescents, family and society from a stress and coping perspective. In addition, it is intended to serve as an introductory course to the profession of Child Life. This course is co-listed with CFD 4590.
  

  • CFD 5710 - MFT Practicum (3)

    This practicum is designed to assist graduate students in marriage and family therapy to acquire knowledge and skills related to conducting therapy with couples, families, and individuals from a variety of theoretical perspectives. Throughout the term, students will be encouraged to explore both their own and their assigned clients’ intrapsychic and contextual factors related to client problems and solutions. May be repeated for up to 9 credit hours. Prerequisite(s): Advisor Consent.
  

  • CFD 5711 - Internship (3)

    Provides experience for students in cooperating business, agencies and organizations. This course is co-listed with CFD 4710. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 semester hours. Prerequisite(s): CFD 3710 and school consent.
  

  • CFD 5850 - Family Policy and Advocacy (3)

    This course provides an overview of trends and issues in family policy and advocacy, emphasizing the impact of laws, policies, programs on individuals and family. This course is co-listed with CFD 4850.
  

  • CFD 6220 - Theories of Couple and Family Therapy (3)

    This course is designed to help students explore classic family therapy models that are useful in conceptualizing and intervening into multigenerational relational systems. Students will also explore the components of evidence-based family therapy models and additional considerations when working with families through large social systems. Prerequisite(s): CFD 5210  
  

  • CFD 6230 - Advanced Couple and Family Therapy (3)

    This course is designed to introduce students to theoretical underpinnings of two major practice theories in marriage and family therapy. Additionally, throughout the class students will also discuss ideas that stimulate thinking regarding their own personal integration of all the clinical theories they have studied. Prerequisite(s): CFD 5210 .
  

  • CFD 6410 - Diversity and Family Interventions (3)

    The purpose of this course is for HDFS students to learn about diversity, cultural competency, and how to deliver culturally sensitive and appropriate services to diverse families. The course will examine the concepts of race, ethnicity, diversity, inclusion, as well as definitions of the various groups that populate the United States.
  

  • CFD 6510 - Solution Focused Therapy (2)

    This course is designed to help students understand the tenants of Brief Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) and to be able to use this therapeutic model in their clinical work. SFBT is a future-focused, goal-directed approach to therapy that has been used with many different presenting problems (e.g., substance abuse, depression, anxiety, relationship problems, and parenting problems). Prerequisite(s): CFD 5210 .
  

  • CFD 6520 - Systemic Treatment of Substance Use Disorders (3)

    This course presents an overview of substance use disorders and their impact on individuals, families, and communities. The course will address assessment and treatment of substance use disorders using evidence-based approaches, with family systems theories and interventions being of primary focus. Prerequisite(s): CFD 5210 .
  

  • CFD 6530 - Couples and Sex Therapy (3)

    The purpose of this course is for HDFS students to learn about human sexuality and the clinical practice of sex therapy related to DSM-5 sexual dysfunctions and their effect on the individuals, couples, and family systems. Students will learn appropriate assessment and intervention methods utilizing family systems approaches. Prerequisite(s): CFD 6220 .
  

  • CFD 6540 - Systemic Treatment of Children and Families (3)

    In this course, we will explore family therapy theory-driven models to prepare couple and family therapists to work in therapeutic settings with children and adolescents using family therapy. Students will learn best practice for assessments and treatments using evidenced-based models and intervention with developmental, cultural, and contextual considerations to ethically engage key systems (parents, schools, other caregiving systems) in treatment of children and families. Prerequisite(s): CFD 6220 .
  

  • CFD 6730 - Professional Assessment (3)

    The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the philosophy, evaluation, and practice of individual, couple, and family assessment. This course will assist HDFS graduates in understanding assessment from a systemic and contextual lens. Assumptions and values underlying informal and formal assessment approaches will be discussed and specific assessment techniques will be evaluated. Prerequisite(s): CFD 5110 .
  

  • CFD 6800 - Readings in Human Development and Family Science (1-5)

    For students in Human Development and Family Science. Individual study and research regarding problems or areas of particular interest in human development and family science. Written report or reports will be required.
  

  • CFD 6850 - Integrative Project (3)

    Students will identify a public health topic and develop a research or service grant proposal by integrating what they have learned from the program coursework. Students will learn program design, planning, implementation and evaluation strategies, and grant writing strategies and methods. This individualized project will result in grant proposal and presentation. Prerequisite(s): CFD 5500  and CFD 6730 .
  

  • CFD 6860 - Research Topics (2)

    Special investigation of an approved research topic in Human Development and Family Science. A prospectus is required. Prerequisite(s): CFD 5500 .
  

  • CFD 6890 - Thesis (1-6)

    The purpose of this course is for HDFS students to investigate an approved topic in human development and family science or marriage and family therapy resulting in a formal thesis. A prospectus is required. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 semester hours Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing in the HDFS program and approval from the school, program coordinator and/or thesis advisor.

College Student Personnel Administration
  

  • CSPA 5000 - Special Topics in Student Affairs (1-3)

    Individual or group study of selected problems/issues within the student affairs administration field. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 semester hours.
  

  • CSPA 5110 - Introduction to Student Affairs Administration (3)

    Organization and administration of student personnel services in higher education.
  

  • CSPA 5120 - Helping Skills for Student Affairs Administrators (3)

    The application of helping skills models to student affairs settings. Emphasis will be on live practice and application of content to interactions with college students. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the CSPA program or program coordinator/school chair consent.
  

  • CSPA 5130 - Leadership and Organizational Theory in Higher Education (3)

    Critical examination of leadership, organizational, and team development theories and their application to higher education contexts through the lens of organizational dynamics and interpersonal relations.
  

  • CSPA 5210 - Student Development Theory I (3)

    In-depth exploration of major theoretical models and their application. This is the first of two courses in developmental theory for the College Student Personnel Administration Program. Prerequisite(s): CSPA 5110  or program coordinator consent.
  

  • CSPA 5220 - History of Higher Education (3)

    History of higher education and student affairs administration in America. Focus on development of policies, practices, and culture of colleges and universities.
  

  • CSPA 5230 - Diverse Student Populations & The College Experience (3)

    The interplay between social justice, inclusive campus environments, and diverse college student populations in contemporary society.
  

  • CSPA 5310 - Student Development Theory II (3)

    In-depth exploration of major theoretical models and their application. This is the second of two courses in developmental theory for the College Student Personnel Administration Program. Prerequisite(s): CSPA 5110  or consent of program coordinator.
  

  • CSPA 5320 - The Law in Higher Education (3)

    Sensitizes students to a variety of legal issues in higher education and creates an awareness of areas within the student personnel field where potential litigation could result.
  

  • CSPA 5330 - Governance and Finance in Higher Education (3)

    Introduction to the entities involved in campus governance on a college campus. Focus on the budget process and dilemmas that colleges and universities face. Prerequisite(s): CSPA 5110  or consent of Program Coordinator.
  

  • CSPA 5410 - Assessment and Program Evaluation in Student Affairs (3)

    Assessment and program evaluation models/techniques designed to address college environments, students’ needs, developmental levels, and learning outcomes, as well as organization and program effectiveness. Prerequisite(s): CSPA 5110  or consent of Program Coordinator.
  

  • CSPA 5500 - Seminar in Higher Education (3)

    An overview and critical analysis of issues and concerns common to higher education institutions. Prerequisite(s): CSPA 5110  or consent of Program Coordinator.
  

  • CSPA 5610 - The Community College (3)

    History, development, and current concerns of the junior/community college.
  

  • CSPA 5620 - Enrollment Management Theory and Practice (3)

    Principles and practices of enrollment management focusing on the core functions of marketing, recruitment, retention, service and enrollment manager role in the college setting. Prerequisite(s): Admission to CSPA program or instructor consent.
  

  • CSPA 5630 - Diversity and Inclusion in Higher Education (3)

    This course critically examines important leadership, organizational, and social constructs that help develop an understanding of the multiple dimensions of diversity, and the importance and need for embracing as an educational leader in a higher education context.
  

  • CSPA 5640 - Foundations of Academic Advising (3)

    This course critically examines the foundations of academic advising essential components of student success and retention in higher education. Topics include development advising; research on academic advising; models and delivery systems; advising skills, including diverse populations; and an introduction to assessment of advising programs.
  

  • CSPA 5700 - Practicum in Student Affairs Administration (1, 2, 3)

    A supervised work experience in college student personnel. May be repeated with no more than 2 semester hours in a single student personnel functional area for a maximum of 8 semester hours. Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent.
  

  • CSPA 5890 - Preparation for the Professoriate (3)

    This course provides an overview of post-secondary education for faculty members. This includes faculty life and roles (teaching, scholarship, and service), the history of higher education, higher education legal issues, student life/services, and higher education governance and finance. Fall.
  

  • CSPA 5910 - College Curriculum & Assessment (3)

    This course provides a study of procedures for designing, implementing, and evaluating higher education assessment methods and curriculum.  Spring.
  

  • CSPA 5920 - Teaching Methods in Post-Secondary Education (3)

    This class analyzes the principles and techniques of presenting information in a post-secondary environment and facilitating adult student learning.  Spring.
  

  • CSPA 5980 - Internship in Student Affairs (1-3)

    Direct work experience in a student affairs functional area. May be repeated for credit. Three credits are required for graduation from the program. Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent.

Communication
  

  • COMM 5000 - Introduction to Graduate Studies (1)

    Introduction to graduate school, including bibliographical resources and professional writing in the field communication.
  

  • COMM 5100 - Radio Production (4: 3 lecture, 1 lab)

    Techniques of digital audio production and practical studio performance applications.  This course is co-listed with COMM 4100. Fall.
  

  • COMM 5110 - Advanced Multimedia (3)

    Advanced multimedia applications, including audio/video, animation, and incorporation of moving images, two-dimensional images and text to create interactive, multimedia environments. This course is co-listed with COMM 4130. Fall.
  

  • COMM 5140 - Audio for Digital Cinema (3)

    Explores the technical and psychoacoustic aspects of mixing, recording, and mastering sound for digital cinema. This course is co-listed with COMM 4120. Fall
  

  • COMM 5160 - Advanced Sports Broadcasting (3)

    This course provides learners a foundation in sports television broadcasting. Students will gain experience in preproduction, producing, directing, announcing, graphics development and camera operation.  This course is co-listed with COMM 4160. Fall
  

  • COMM 5200 - Special Topics in Mass Media (1-9)

    School selected topics of contemporary interest in mass media or specialized areas of the media; variable content. This course is co-listed with COMM 4200. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 semester hours (only 6 hours will apply to the major).
  

  • COMM 5230 - Seminar in Mass Media (3)

    Studies in a specialized area of mass media with emphasis on individual research. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 semester hours.
  

  • COMM 5235 - Media Promotions (3)

    By studying both the history and practice of content marketing, branded entertainment, viral marketing, gamification, and transmedia storytelling, students will learn how to effectively use social media, blogs, games, online videos, and stories as promotional tools. This course is co-listed with COMM 4235. Prerequisite(s): COMM 1275, COMM 1500, COMM 1519 and COMM 2410.
  

  • COMM 5240 - Media Management (3)

    Elements involved in the organization and successful operation of mass media enterprises; special emphasis upon interpersonal problems. This course is co-listed with COMM 4240.
  

  • COMM 5245 - Media Economics and Sales (3)

    Business aspects of mass media in a competitive economy, including techniques for selling advertising space and time. This course is co-listed with COMM 4245.
  

  • COMM 5250 - Advanced Issues in Communication Law (3)

    Examination of the principles of law to the mass media, media and advertising practices, and freedom of information.
  

  • COMM 5251 - The Law and Digital Media (3)

    Application of principles of law to the mass communication media, media practice, advertising, and freedom of information, including libel, right of privacy, copyright. This course is co-listed with COMM 4250.
  

  • COMM 5260 - International Communication (3)

    The role of mass media as instruments of national policy, stressing physical and psychological factors limiting exchange of information between nations.
  

  • COMM 5271 - Family Communication (3)

    This course integrates theories, models, and research on how humans exchange information in families; explores the changing nature of the family; and examines how families influence subsequent interpersonal behaviors. This course is co-listed with COMM 4270.
  

  • COMM 5281 - Mass Media and Society (3)

    Critical examination of the interaction between audiences and media. This course is co-listed with COMM 4280.
  

  • COMM 5285 - Women and Minorities in Media (3)

    The study of women and minorities, their contributions and images, in a variety of media. This course is co-listed with COMM 4285. Prerequisite(s): COMM 1200 or COMM 3010.
  

  • COMM 5290 - Special Projects in Mass Communication (1-3)

    Individual study/research in mass communication. This course is co-listed with COMM 4290. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 semester hours. Prerequisite(s): Written consent.
  

  • COMM 5300 - Seminar in Speech Communication (2-3)

    A presentation of topics not included in the regular offering of the school. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 semester hours.
  

  • COMM 5301 - Special Projects in Speech Communication (1-3)

     This course is co-listed with COMM 4300. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 semester hours. Prerequisite(s): Consent.
  

  • COMM 5320 - Social Influence (3)

    Focuses on the use of theories of persuasion to understand emotional and cognitive responses to messages used to impact interpersonal relationships, small groups, and/or society. This course is co-listed with COMM 4320.
  

  • COMM 5330 - Group Communication (3)

    Principles of communication within small and large groups emphasizing educational, business, social, and therapeutic group functions with readings, discussions, and research.
  

  • COMM 5331 - Theories of Interpersonal Communication (3)

    An in-depth study of selected theories and supporting research findings of the communication process as it occurs in informal face-to-face situations. This course is co-listed with COMM 4330. Prerequisite(s): COMM 3010.
 

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