Graduate Catalog 2023-2024

COMM 504 Rhetorical Theory

Systematic review of the major contributions of rhetorical theorists for their probable impact on communication.
3

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

COMM 514 Interpersonal Communication

An overview of current theoretical perspectives on interpersonal communication and representative supportive research.
3

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

COMM 515 Group Communication

Examine theories of group process, major group process research findings and how the principles derived from communication literature can be applied to small groups.
3

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

COMM 541 Courtroom Communication

Investigate the relationship between communication and the law and legal argumentation and persuasion within courtroom advocacy. Analyze communication within the legal profession.
3

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

COMM 553 Professional Speaking

Theory and practice of advanced speech composition, presentational decisions and techniques in a variety of contexts.
3

Prerequisites

COMM 100 with a minimum grade of C

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

COMM 561 Seminar in Speech Communication

Investigate issues of current concern, for COMM professionals with subject varied according to faculty expertise.
1- 3

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

ST - Repeatable under different subtitles with no limits on the number of times it can be repeated

COMM 592 Internship

Receive professional communicative experience. Submit a proposal to the Internship Coordinator six weeks before registration. Hours may not be credited to 30 basic hours in communication graduate program.
1- 3

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 6 credit hours