This course is designed to introduce the concepts, theories, and issues surrounding the emergence of communication technologies and the evolution of the communication process.
Individualized investigation under the direct supervision of a faculty member. (Minimum of 37.5 clock hours required per credit hour.)
Special Notes
Maximum concurrent enrollment is two times.
Examine theories of leadership, major leadership research findings and various leadership methods. Consider how the principles derived from leadership literature can be applied to small group and organizational settings.
Students will examine strategies and theories to communicate science with non-science audiences. The course focuses on development of real-world products to communicate science.
Special Notes
COMM 440 cannot be retaken for credit if credit for
COMM 461 or
BIO 495 Special Topics course "Scientific Communication" has already been completed.
Investigate issues of current concern for COMM professionals with subject varied according to faculty expertise.
Summative course of the nature and function of communication theory and research including an overview of the traditions of theory and current perspectives in the discipline.
Supervised work experience in area of specialization. Submit a proposal to the coordinator of internships six weeks before registration. Maximum of six semester credit hours may be counted toward the major.