NOTE: COMM 100 No is longer offerred. 115 -- Professional Communication (3 cr. hours). Introduction to the rhetorical dimensions of publiccommunication in the professional world including the use of technology to enhance multimedia presentations. 200 -- Personal & Interpersonal Bases of Communication (3 cr. hours). Introduction to the social, psychological, and physiological bases of private communication. 215 -- Introduction to Broadcast & New Media (3 cr. hours). Introduction to the operation of radio studio equipment and general studio operation; practical experience producing various types of radio broadcast material [Lecture & Lab] 250 -- Communication Theory & Research Methods (3 cr. hours). This course examines the role of research methodologies used to generate and test contemporary communication in social environments. Specifically, this course examines current trends in communication research along with various fundamental theories [Prerequisite: COMM 115 or 200] 260, 261, 262 -- Speech Lab Practicum (1 cr. hour each). Supervised practical experience in tutoring, communication assessment, and speech lab administration and management. Requires two (2) scheduled hours per week for every credit hour taken [Prerequisite: COMM 115 or instructor approval] 263, 264, 265 -- Practicum in Broadcasting (1 cr. hour each). Supervised practical experience in radio production through the facilities of the student radio station and possibly, webcasting [Prerequisite: COMM 115] 300 -- Advanced Interpersonal Communication (3 cr. hours). This class examines theoretic assumptions that guide relationship research across major developmental periods of the life cycle, such as childhood, adolescence, and young adulthood [Prerequisite: COMM 200] 302 -- Media Journalism (3 cr. hours). Principles and problems of news and feature writing for print media [Prerequisite: COMM 115 or 200] 306 -- Media Criticism (3 cr. hours). Provides an examination of critical theories and their application to a variety of media forms [Prerequisite: COMM 115 or 200] 308 -- Argumentation (3 cr. hours). Argumentation in political, economic, cultural, and social decision-making through theoretical examination and practical application of basic concepts [Prerequisite: COMM 115 or 200] 310 -- Persuasion & Propaganda (3 cr. hours). Examination of classical and contemporary theories of rhetoric (persuasion and propaganda), as they apply to speech, media, campaigns, social movements, and popular culture [Prerequisite: COMM 115 or 200] 312 -- Group Dynamics (3 cr. hours). Examination of the increasing importance of interpersonal communication in small group situations. Experiential group activities and research research required for in-class and outside projects [Prerequisite: COMM 115 or 200] 315 -- Advertising (3 cr. hours). Examination and analysis of principles and concepts of advertising with special emphasis on developing creative strategies for the marketing plan and advertising campaign. [Prerequisite: COMM 115 or 200] 323 -- Conflict Management (3 cr. hours).Examines the role(s) of communication in effectively managing conflict in relationships, between cultures, groups, and in business environments. Additionally, dimensions of power are address along processes of dispute negotiation/mediation and the challenges extant in researching that communication. [Prerequisite: COMM 115 or 200] 329 -- Gender & Communication (3 cr. hours). Examination of gender and gender stereotypes related to communication comptency in four primary context: Intimate relationships (e.g., friendships, family and romantic), the educational setting, the media, and the workplace. [Prerequisite: COMM 115 or 200] 335 -- Media Communications (3 cr. hours). Study of media communications and the effects of the media on our lives. [Prerequisite: COMM 115 or 200] 350 -- Entrepreneurial Leadership (3 cr. hours). Attempts to identify the new characteristics and behaviors that benefit new ventures and also questions whether these characteristics benefit leaders in contexts other than startup organizations. [Prerequisite: COMM 115 or 200] 400 -- Organizational Communication (3 cr. hours). Communication processes within an organization, such as socialization, performance control, decision-making, conflict management, diversity, and technology [Prerequisite: COMM 250 and 312] 413 -- Leadership for Change (3 cr. hours). Overview of leadership theories, and the examination of the communication processes involved in developing and sharing a vision, making and implementing decisions, and managing conflict [Prerequisite: COMM 115 or 200] 415 -- Public Relations (3 cr. hours). A survey of public relations literature and practices in business, industrial, educational, social, and governmental contexts. [Prerequisite: COMM 115 or 200] 418 -- Intercultural Communication (3 cr. hours). Examination of the influence of culture as a primary variable on interpersonally oriented communication outcomes in contexts ranging from macro and micro cultures of social and ethnic identification to countercultures, social classes, rural- urban settings, geographic regions, gender differences in organizations and families. [Prerequisite: COMM 115 or 200] 420 -- Videography: The Documentary (3 cr. hours). An examination and analysis of principles and concepts of videography including the planning, development, production, and post-production of short-video genres. [Prerequisite: COMM 115 or 200 and COMM 215] 440 -- Independent Study (1 - 3 cr. hours). Study of a limited subject within any communication area, proposed by the student, and submitted in written form stating objectives, methodology, and time limit. Must be approved by a COMM faculty member (who agrees to supervise the study) and by the department chair prior to registration. Only three hours may be applied toward the major. [Prerequisite: COMM 250 and approved prospectus] 450 -- Seminar in Communication & Media Studies (3 cr. hours). Integrative experiences and research on current topics of interest in communication and media studies. [Prerequisite: 27 credit hours of major coursework completed including all core courses and application approved by department]. 461 -- Internship (3-6 cr. hours).Fieldwork activity in a related communication field to apply classroom theory. [Prerequisite: 24 hours of major coursework completed and chair approval]. 471 -- Topics in Communication & Media Studies (3 cr. hours). Group study of selected topics in special areas Communication Theory; Non-verbal, Family, Health Care, and Electronic Media [Prerequisite: COMM 115 or 200]