Master's Program |
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COM 501 Research Methods in Communication
(3) fall
Critical analysis of systems of inquiry in communication, focusing on the
identification of variables and approaches to conducting research in
communication. Prerequisite: instructor approval. |
COM 604 Theory Construction in Communication
(3) fall
Review and analysis of philosophical problems inherent in communicative research and of metatheories designed to deal with these problems. Prerequisite: COM 504 or instructor approval. |
COM 504 Theories and Models in Communication
(3) fall
Theory construction, metatheoretical concerns, models, construct definition, and comparative analysis of current theories in communication. Prerequisite: instructor approval.
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COM 607 Contemporary Rhetorical Method
(3) spring
Analysis of issues in the practice of rhetorical communication research,
including criticism and scholarship. Seminar.
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COM 508 Quantitative Research Methods in Communication
(3) fall
Empirical research designs, measurements, and statistical strategies and techniques in analyzing and evaluating experimental and descriptive research in communication. Prerequisites: both COM 501 and 504 or only instructor approval.
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COM 608 Multivariate Statistical Analysis of Data in Communication
(3) spring
Statistical analysis of communication research data. Multivariate procedures used in communication research and methods of causal analysis. Prerequisites: COM 501 and 508 (or their equivalents).
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COM 509 Qualitative Research Methods in Communication
(3) spring
Qualitative research methods, including interviewing, field methods, and other nonquantitative techniques for analyzing communication. Prerequisites: both COM 501 and 504 or only instructor approval.
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COM 609 Advanced Qualitative Research Methods in Communication
(3) fall
Analysis of issues in the practice of qualitative communication research, including data
gathering, fieldwork issues, analysis strategies, and reporting results.
Prerequisite: COM 509 or instructor approval.
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COM 521 Rhetorical Criticism of Public Discourse
(3) selected semesters
History and significance of rhetorical theory and criticism in the analysis of public discourse. Prerequisites: both COM 501 and 504 or only instructor approval.
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COM 691 Seminar
(1-12) selected semesters
A small class emphasizing discussion, presentations by students, and written research papers. |
COM 584 Internship
(1-12) selected semesters
Structured practical experience following a contract or plan, supervised by faculty and practitioners.
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COM 692 Research
(1-2) selected semesters
Independent study in which a student, under the supervision of a faculty member, conducts research that is expected to lead to a specific project such as a thesis or dissertation, report, or publication. |
COM 590 Reading and Conference
(1-12) selected semesters
Independent study in which a student meets regularly with a faculty member. Course may include such assignments as intensive reading in a specialized area, writing a synthesis of literature on a specified topic, or writing a literature review of a topic.
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COM 790 Reading and Confereence
(1-12) selected semesters
Independent study in which a student meets regularly with a faculty member. Course may include such assignments as intensive reading in a specialized area, writing a synthesis of literature on a specified topic, or writing a literature review of a topic. |
COM 592 Research
(1-12) seleected semesters
Independent study in which a student, under the supervision of a faculty member, conducts research that is expected to lead to a specific project such as a thesis or dissertation, report, or publication.
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COM 792 Research
(1-15) selected semesters
Independent study in which a student, under the supervision of a faculty member, conducts research that is expected to lead to a specific project such as a dissertation, report, or publication. |
COM 599 Thesis
(1-12) selected semesters
Supervised research focused on preparation of thesis, including literature review, research, data collection and analysis, and writing.
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COM 799 Dissertation
(1-15) selected semesters
Supervised research focused on preparation of dissertation, including literature review, research, data collection and analysis, and writing. |
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