School of Communication

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Laura Prividera, Director
Mary Tucker-McLaughlin, Director of Undergraduate Studies

The School of Communication offers a dynamic and engaging curriculum with four concentrations: Interpersonal/Organization, Public Relations, Media Studies, and Journalism. The School also provides distance education opportunities for flexible learning, an accelerated Master of Arts program for those seeking a fast-track option, a minor, and a distinguished faculty recognized for their teaching excellence and industry expertise.

Faculty and Staff

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Programs

• Communication, BS/Communication, MA

• Communication, BS

• Communication Minor

Courses

• COMM 1001 - Introduction to Communication
• COMM 1003 - Introduction to Mass Media
• COMM 1050 - Global Understanding through Intercultural Communication
• COMM 2010 - Communication Criticism
• COMM 2020 - Fundamentals of Speech Communication
• COMM 2030 - Communication Research
• COMM 2050 - English for Global Communication
• COMM 2120 - Public Relations Principles
• COMM 2225 - Video News Production
• COMM 2300 - Journalism Foundations
• COMM 2320 - Basic Reporting
• COMM 2340 - Development of American Journalism
• COMM 2410 - Public Speaking
• COMM 2500 - Media Writing and Reporting
• COMM 3061 - Special Topics
• COMM 3062 - Special Topics
• COMM 3063 - Special Topics
• COMM 3064 - Special Topics
• COMM 3104 - Public Relations and Corporate Writing
• COMM 3110 - Persuasion Theories
• COMM 3142 - Small Group Communication
• COMM 3152 - Interpersonal Communication
• COMM 3160 - Organizational Communication
• COMM 3172 - Media Effects
• COMM 3180 - Intercultural Communication
• COMM 3190 - Health Communication
• COMM 3300 - Entrepreneurial Journalism
• COMM 3310 - Copy Editing and Design
• COMM 3320 - Multiplatform Journalism
• COMM 3322 - Computer Assisted Reporting
• COMM 3330 - Feature Writing
• COMM 3350 - Creative Design in Publishing
• COMM 3380 - Mediated Communication
• COMM 3390 - International News
• COMM 3393 - Producing the News
• COMM 3421 - In-Depth Reporting
• COMM 3430 - Electronic News Performance
• COMM 3500 - Web Design for Communication Professionals
• COMM 3520 - Sports Media Survey
• COMM 3540 - Digital Media for Communication Campaigns
• COMM 3550 - Social Media and Strategic Communication
• COMM 3700 - Race, Ethnicity and Media
• COMM 4032 - Mass Media Law
• COMM 4040 - Media, Culture, and Society
• COMM 4046 - Digital and Media Literacy
• COMM 4060 - Special Problems in Communication
• COMM 4080 - Senior Communication Capstone
• COMM 4081 - Directed Independent Study
• COMM 4082 - Directed Independent Study
• COMM 4083 - Directed Independent Study
• COMM 4091 - Internship–Seminar
• COMM 4092 - Internship–Seminar
• COMM 4130 - Conflict and Communication
• COMM 4135 - Gender and Communication
• COMM 4170 - Directed Readings in Communication
• COMM 4180 - Public Relations Strategies
• COMM 4185 - International Public Relations
• COMM 4196 - Senior Honors Seminar
• COMM 4300 - Multimedia Storytelling Capstone
• COMM 4500 - Public Relations Campaigns
• COMM 4905 - Media Ethics

• COMM 1002 - Media Writing
• COMM 2103 - Multimedia Messages for Communication Professionals
• COMM 2420 - Business and Professional Communication
• COMM 3151 - Family Communication
• COMM 3400 - Argumentation
• COMM 3410 - Advanced Public Speaking
• COMM 4050 - Media Management
• COMM 4062 - Media Sales and Promotion
• COMM 4075 - Media Criticism
• COMM 4240 - International Electronic Mass Media Systems
• COMM 4400 - Rhetorical Theory and Criticism

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