Grad Course Descriptions
- 50000 and 60000 courses are M.A. level classes
- 70000 and 80000 courses are Ph.D. level courses.
Core Courses (required for all concentrations)
COMM 65000 Foundations of Communication Inquiry
COMM 65020 Quantitative Research Methods in Communication
COMM 65652 Theories of Communication
COMM 65794 Teaching College Communication (Required only for teaching assistants)
Interpersonal Communication
COMM 65670 Interpersonal Communication
COMM 65673 Family Communication
COMM 65673 Communication, Uncertainty, and Privacy Management
COMM 65677 Relational Communication
COMM 65679 Communication Across the Lifespan
COMM 65683 Intergroup Communication
COMM 65685 Communication and Cognition
COMM 66501 Interpersonal Communication and Health
COMM 65665 Personal and Mediated Communication
Mediated and Mass Communication
COMM 55093 Freedom of Speech
COMM 55095/75095 Public Communication Campaigns
COMM 55459 Communication and Conflict
COMM 65661 Communication in an Information Society
COMM 65660 Political Communication
COMM 65662 Mass Media Effects
COMM 65665 Personal and Mediated Communication
Health Communication
COMM 66501 Health Communication
COMM 66503 Health Communication and Media Effects
COMM 66506 Health Communication and New Media
COMM 66507 Interpersonal Communication and Health
COMM 66508 Health Communication Literacy
COMM 66509 Public Communication Campaigns
Global Communication
COMM 65661 Communication in an Information Society
COMM 65683 Intergroup Communication
COMM 65680 Intercultural/International Communication
COMM 65766 Communication in a Global Society
Course Catalog
COMM 55007 - FREEDOM OF SPEECH
Examines historic and contemporary instances relating to freedom of speech's study of limits, rights, responsibilities and socio-legal-rhetorical issues.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours
Levels: Graduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Department: Communication Studies
COMM 55095 - SPECIAL TOPICS (Repeatable for credit)
Offered when resources permit a topic different from existing courses. Topic will be announced when scheduled.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
1.000 TO 4.000 Credit hours
1.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours
Levels: Graduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Department: Communication Studies
COMM 55459 - COMMUNICATION AND CONFLICT
Examination of issues related to managing conflict in communication. Critique and synthesis of conceptual approaches and research pertaining to conflict in interpersonal, organizational and public communication settings.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours
Levels: Graduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Department: Communication Studies
COMM 55960 - HEALTH COMMUNICATION
Examines communication processes and research related to health and health care from the perspectives of public, professional and primary discourses.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours
Levels: Graduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Department: Communication Studies
COMM 60199 - THESIS I
Thesis student must register for a total of 6 hours, 2 to 6 hours in a single semester distributed over several semesters if desired.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
2.000 TO 6.000 Credit hours
2.000 TO 6.000 Other hours
Levels: Graduate
Schedule Types: Masters Thesis
Department: Communication Studies
COMM 60299 - THESIS II
Thesis students must continue registration each semester until all degree requirements are met. Prerequisite: COMM 60199 and graduate standing.
2.000 Credit hours
2.000 Other hours
Levels: Graduate
Schedule Types: Masters Thesis
Department: Communication Studies
COMM 65000 - FOUNDATIONS OF COMMUNICATION INQUIRY
Philosophy of science, epistemological and theory construction principles which are the foundation of inquiry into the process of communication.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours
Levels: Graduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Department: Communication Studies
COMM 65020 - QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS IN COMMUNICATION
An examination of basic quantitative social scientific research methods and procedures for the study of communication.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours
Levels: Graduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Department: Communication Studies
COMM 65040 - QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS IN COMMUNICATION
Exploration of qualitative methods in human communication research. Focus on the nature of qualitative data participant observation, and archival strategies of data collection and interpretive and interactionist approaches to data analysis.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours
Levels: Graduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Department: Communication Studies
COMM 65060 - COMMUNICATION MEASUREMENT AND ANALYSIS
A survey of self-report, observational and psychological instruments used in communication research. Uses of the computer in analyzing data obtained in communication research.
Prerequisite:
Graduate standing.
3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours
Levels: Graduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Department: Communication Studies
COMM 65091 - SEMINAR IN PERSUASION (Repeatable for credit)
Examination of selected areas of persuasion research. Emphasis on synthesizing research results and formulating explanatory models of persuasive behavior.
Prerequisite: Special approval and graduate standing.
3.000 OR 4.000 Credit hours
3.000 TO 4.000 Other hours
Levels: Graduate
Schedule Types: Seminar
Department: Communication Studies
COMM 65096 - INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION (Repeatable for a maximum of 6 credit hours)
Independent study of area or problem to be selected in consultation with graduate staff.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
1.000 TO 6.000 Credit hours
1.000 TO 6.000 Other hours
Levels: Graduate
Schedule Types: Individual Investigation
Department: Communication Studies
COMM 65098 - RESEARCH (Repeatable for credit)
Research orindividual investigation for master's level graduate students. Credits may be applied toward meeting degree requirements if school approves.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
1.000 TO 15.000 Credit hours
1.000 TO 15.000 Other hours
Levels: Graduate
Schedule Types: Research
Department: Communication Studies
COMM 65591 - SEMINAR IN SMALL GROUP COMMUNICATION (Repeatable for credit)
Research theories and findings in small group communication.
Prerequisite: COMM 35550. Graduate standing.
3.000 OR 4.000 Credit hours
3.000 OR 4.000 Other hours
Levels: Graduate
Schedule Types: Seminar
Department: Communication Studies
COMM 65652 - THEORIES OF COMMUNICATION
Introduction to approaches in the study of human communication. Focuses on differing views of interaction from theory building and research-generation perspective.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours
Levels: Graduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Department: Communication Studies
COMM 65660 - POLITICAL COMMUNICATION
An examination of political communication theory and research. Content includes approaches to political communication, role of the media in politics and analysis of political messages.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours
Levels: Graduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Department: Communication Studies
COMM 65661 - COMMUNICATION IN AN INFORMATION SOCIETY
Examines how the development and use of newer communication technologies have influenced human communication. Considers the evolution, social and psychological impact, and culture of newer communication technologies such as the Internet, and how research adapts to these newer media. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours
Levels: Graduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Department: Communication Studies
COMM 65662 - MASS MEDIA EFFECTS
Examines perspectives on media effects, the impact media have on individuals and societies, and how individual, societal and communication elements influence media uses and effects. Explores issues such as media portrayals, campaigns, violence and children and the media.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours
Levels: Graduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Department: Communication Studies
COMM 65665 - PERSONAL AND MEDIATED COMMUNICATION
Examination of the interface of interpersonal and mediated communication in everyday life. Includes topics such as parasocial interaction, talk radio, TV coviewing, cell phones, teleconferencing, computer-mediated relationships and media portrayals.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours
Levels: Graduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Department: Communication Studies
COMM 65670 - INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION
Survey of recent theoretical developments and research in interpersonal communication. Topics include relationship development, interaction, interpersonal traits, compliance, conversational analysis and research methods.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours
Levels: Graduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Department: Communication Studies
COMM 65673 - FAMILY COMMUNICATION
Family Communication examines the study of theory and research about the interactions among individuals in families. The course also examines how families interact with external entities. Finally, the course explores health communication, media uses or new communication technologies and work-life balance issues from a family communication perspective.
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours
Levels: Graduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Department: Communication Studies
COMM 65675 - COMMUNICATION, UNCERTAINTY AND PRIVACY MANAGEMENT
Communication, uncertainty, and the management of private information examines theory and research about disclosure and uncertainty issues in communication in a variety of contexts. Course content examines disclosure and uncertainty management applications in relational contexts, health contexts, organizational contexts, and contexts involving human interaction occurring through technology. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours
Levels: Graduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Department: Communication Studies
COMM 65677 - RELATIONAL COMMUNICATION
Relational communication provides an exploration of theory and research about the interactions among individuals in personal relationships. Subtopics of the course include communication and the development, maintenance, and dissolution of personal relationships, relationships across the life span, individual differences in relationships and relational processes, qualities and outcomes.
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours
Levels: Graduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Department: Communication Studies
COMM 65679 - COMMUNICATION ACROSS THE LIFESPAN
Overview of research examining communication across the lifespan, including issues related to communication and cognition, communicative uses of language, communication in close relationships and differences in media uses and effects.
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours
Levels: Graduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Department: Communication Studies
COMM 65683 - INTERGROUP COMMUNICATION
Overview of theory and research of communication between groups of individuals, including issues of discrimination, language, identity, social status, religion and demographics.
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours
Levels: Graduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Department: Communication Studies
COMM 65685 - COMMUNICATION AND COGNITION
Application of cognitive theory and research findings to understanding and explaining message production, interpersonal communication, individual differences in adaptive ability, persuasion, political communication, media processing and media effects.
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours
Levels: Graduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Department: Communication Studies
COMM 65690 - SEMINAR IN COMMUNICATION THEORY
Examination of selected conceptual orientations to the study of human communication and pertinent research. Emphasis on behavioral science research results.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
3.000 OR 4.000 Credit hours
3.000 OR 4.000 Lecture hours
Levels: Graduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Department: Communication Studies
COMM 65794 - TEACHING OF COLLEGE COMMUNICATION (Repeatable for credit)
Training and experience in college teaching. Maximum of three hours applicable toward master's
degree requirements.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
2.000 TO 4.000 Credit hours
2.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours
Levels: Graduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Department: Communication Studies
COMM 65851 - ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION
Structure, methodology and application of communication theory in industrial and organizational settings. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours
Levels: Graduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Department: Communication Studies
COMM 66501 - HEALTH COMMUNICATION
Investigation of the role of communication theory, research, and practice in health beliefs and behavior, health care, and health promotion.
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours
Levels: Graduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Department: Communication Studies
COMM 66503 - HEALTH COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA EFFECTS
Overview of theory and research on the processing and effects of health messages in the media. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours
Levels: Graduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Department: Communication Studies
COMM 66506 - HEALTH COMMUNICATION AND NEW MEDIA
Investigation of the implementation and effects of new media technologies and their implications for health communication.
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours
Levels: Graduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Department: Communication Studies
COMM 66507 - INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION AND HEALTH
Investigation of the interpersonal communication processes that influence and/or are influenced by health and health contexts.
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours
Levels: Graduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Department: Communication Studies
COMM 66508 - HEALTH COMMUNICATION LITERACY
Investigation of the concept and consequences of communication as it relates to health literacy, including social, cultural, educational, and political forces that affect health literacy levels, and strategies for creating accessible health communication.
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours
Levels: Graduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Department: Communication Studies
COMM 66509 - PUBLIC COMMUNICATION CAMPAIGNS
Overview of the major issues surrounding the development, dissemination, and effects of public communication campaigns.
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours
Levels: Graduate
Schedule Types: Lecture
Department: Communication Studies