APRD 2004 - Introduction to Research Methods and Insights
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Summer 2019
Provides students with the fundamental skills necessary to develop research-based strategies to address challenges faced by advertising, public relations, and marketing professionals in their efforts to address client communication needs.
APRD 3003 - Strategic Communication Research Methods
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Spring 2018 / Fall 2018 / Spring 2019 / Fall 2019 / Spring 2020 / Fall 2020 / Spring 2021
Provides an opportunity to use and master quantitative and qualitative research methods. Students conduct research and analyze data to determine the target audience�s relationship with specific product categories and identify the emotional and practical needs that create brand relationships.
APRD 3103 - Public Relations Writing
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Fall 2023
Emphasizes communication tactics: How to plan, write, and produce public relations tools; select audience and media; utilize print and electronic media. Focuses on Associated Press style and advanced writing techniques.
APRD 3301 - Social Media Strategies
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Fall 2023
Emphasis on how social media and internet marketing influence public relations; understand the fundamentals and best practices in social media management, visual communication and mobile applications.
APRD 3400 - Creative Concepting 1
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Spring 2023
Introduces students to Design Thinking and the techniques for designing ideas into concepts. The course leads students through the design thinking process of 1) Empathize, 2) Define, 3) Ideate, 4) Concept, 5) Prototype, 6) Test. Most emphasis is placed on the first four steps.
APRD 4403 - Strategic Communication Campaigns
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Spring 2018 / Spring 2019 / Spring 2020 / Summer 2020
Gives students the opportunity to work in small groups to develop material for an actual client. Examines basic principles of group dynamics and effective teamwork while conducting research, developing strategies and creating a multimedia campaign. All work is presented to the client.
APRD 4405 - Strategic Communication Capstone
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Fall 2021 / Spring 2022 / Fall 2022 / Spring 2023 / Spring 2024
Puts into practice knowledge from previous coursework to plan and execute a strategic communication campaign. Students work with others, operating as an agency. Students will develop one or more strategic communication campaigns. In addition, students will practice organizational and leadership skills; design and layout skills; produce a plans book; and pitch the proposed campaigns to the class and the client.
APRD 4931 - Internship
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Spring 2018 / Summer 2018 / Fall 2018 / Spring 2019 / Summer 2020
Internship course
COMM 2500 - Interpersonal Communication
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Summer 2018 / Spring 2021 / Spring 2022 / Fall 2022
Examines how communication processes such as language and nonverbal behavior shape perceptions of self, influence identity, and impact interpersonal roles and relationships. Students learn theories of human interaction and consider how this can be used to improve relational communication. Recommended prerequisites: COMM 1210 and COMM 1600.
COMM 3320 - Persuasion in Society
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Fall 2024
Learn personal and professional skills to become more persuasive in a variety of communication contexts, and develop a broader and more critical understanding of the culture of persuasion that pervades all aspects of society.
COMM 3410 - Intercultural Communication
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Spring 2018 / Fall 2018 / Spring 2019 / Fall 2020
Explores complex relationships between culture and communication processes from various conceptual perspectives. Considers the important role of context (e.g., social, historical, and cultural) in intercultural interactions. Recommended Prerequisites: COMM 1210 and COMM 1600.
COMM 3510 - Family Communication
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Fall 2018 / Fall 2019 / Spring 2020 / Fall 2020 / Spring 2021 / Fall 2021 / Fall 2024
Explores communication in families from various theoretical perspectives, such as social constructionism, systems theory, and dialectical theory. Communication patterns and processes created and sustained by family members are examined, including rules, roles, stories, rituals, myths, metaphors, themes, and cycles. Recommended prerequisites: COMM 1210 and COMM 1600.
COMM 3610 - Communication, Technology, and Society
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Spring 2018 / Summer 2018 / Fall 2018 / Spring 2019 / Summer 2019 / Fall 2019 / Spring 2020
Examines how electronic media influence our communication in relationships and communities. Focuses on how we use technology to create shared meanings, express identities, and coordinate interaction, and why such efforts succeed and fail. Also focuses on political and ethical questions concerning the development of communication technology in a global society characterized by conflict and inequality. Recommended prerequisites: COMM 1210 and COMM 1600.
COMM 3750 - Quantitative Research Methods
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Spring 2020 / Spring 2021 / Fall 2021 / Spring 2022 / Fall 2022 / Spring 2023 / Fall 2023 / Spring 2024 / Fall 2024
Introduces empirical communication research. Students develop skills in collecting data and analyzing statistical research. Students conduct an original research project applying numerical analysis to communication behavior. Recommended prerequisites: COMM 1210 and COMM 1600.
COMM 4000 - Advanced Topics in Communication
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Spring 2024
Analyzes special interest areas of communication theory, research, and practice. Course format involves lecture, discussion, investigative analysis, and practical application. May be repeated up to 15 total credit hours on different topics. Recommended prerequisites: COMM 3210 and COMM 3300.
COMM 4510 - Senior Seminar: Interpersonal Communication
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Spring 2018
Requires students to synthesize and demonstrate what they�ve learned in the major. Please refer to the specific description listed for the current semester. Each seminar will vary greatly in format and content.
COMM 4950 - Senior Thesis: Honors
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Spring 2023
For exceptional communication majors who wish to graduate with department honors and receive credit for writing an honors thesis. For students accepted into COMN Honors program and currently completing COMN Honors Thesis project.
