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Current communication theories and practices in organizational crisis management and external crisis communication. Emphasis on public relations and communication. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites:
COM 251, 301, with a grade of C (2.0) or better and completion of 56 credit hours; or
JRN 350, 369 with a grade of C (2.0) or better and completion of 56 hours; or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
This course examines negative communication behaviors such as expression of jealousy, gossip and rumor, embarrassment, criticism, deception, coercion, and obsession. Prerequisites:
COM 251, 301 with grades of C or better;
COM 361.
Credits
3(3-0)
Examines communication issues and best practices for successful virtual teams. Includes processes for developing and maintaining virtual team identity/roles, leadership, performance, project planning/organization, and evaluation. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites:
COM 225;
COM 251, 301 with a C or better; or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
This course examines American political communication and addresses the connections between political discourse, the American people, and the media. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Prerequisites:
COM 251, 301 with grades of C or better; junior standing or above.
Credits
3(3-0)
Current topics of each semester listed in Course Search and Registration. 3 hours each; maximum credit 9 hours. Prerequisites: grades of C (2.0) or better in
COM 251, 301.
Credits
3-9(Spec)
Theories of rhetoric and communication from the classical, medieval, and Renaissance periods studied in a comprehensive historical philosophical survey. Prerequisite:
COM 251, 301 with grades of C or better.
Credits
3(3-0)
Research and methods of communicating changes into existing social systems. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisite:
COM 251, 301, with grades of C or better; or IPR major with junior standing; or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Theory, research, and practical application of managing conflicts through communication. Focuses on conflict between people in the contexts of family, group, and organizations. Prerequisite:
COM 251, 301 with grades of C or better; or IPR major with junior standing; or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
The study of verbal and nonverbal communication processes, patterns, and problems in the family. The uniqueness of the family system as a communication context is emphasized. Prerequisites:
COM 251, 301 with grades of C or better.
Credits
3(3-0)
Research and methods of communicating health messages for education and disease prevention. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisites:
COM 251, 301 each with a grade of C or better; or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
This course examines the role of training in improving communication in organizations. The course discusses the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of organizational communication training. Prerequisites:
COM 251, 301 with grades of C or better;
COM 264.
Credits
3(3-0)
Integrates research from several fields describing communication patterns between students and teacher-to-student within school settings. Designed for students interested in teaching or administration. Prerequisite: completion of 56 hours of undergraduate credit.
Credits
3(3-0)
Designed to provide the student or the professional teacher with the skills needed to coach and administer forensic activities on the high school level. Prerequisites:
COM 251, 301 with grades of C or better.
Credits
3(3-0)