Master of Arts in Communication
Graduate Course List
6300 Communication Design (3-0). This course will apply communication theories of design and persuasion while introducing the communication software packages required for this degree. These software packages include publication, illustration, video editing, photography, instructional portal programs, and web design packages. This course will be required on the degree plans of students who have not completed Graphic Design or Desktop Publication communication coursework. It may` be an elective course for students who have completed those two undergraduate courses.
6301 Emerging Communication Technologies (3-0). A course to instruct students in the use of the latest communication technology in a pedagogical environment.
6302 Quantitative Research Methods (3-0). A course to familiarize the student with the types of research and related statistical tools for the communications system manager.
6303 Communication Theory (3-0). An overview of interpersonal, organizational, and mass communication theories impacting the design and maintenance of communication systems.
6304 Communication Information and Technology (3-0). A review of the literature regarding existing and evolving technologies of communication systems.
6305 Organizational Communication Technologies in a Global Context (3-0). Cultural, organizational, and interpersonal issues affecting the success of system design and management.
6306 Legal Issues in Communication Technology (3-0). Issues and concerns of the communications manager including: communication law, copyright law, technological innovations, instructional/educational paradigms, management theory, and the methods of managing technology as a strategic resource.
6307 Communication and Information Diffusion (3-0). A survey of the methods of information diffusion with emphasis on the philosophical, legal, psychological, and ethical issues of message diffusion in the workplace and in society.
6308 Small Group and Project Management (3-0). The concepts, theories, and decision-making techniques involved in communications systems project management, scheduling, and quality control. How technology can be used to generate a sustainable competitive advantage.
6309 Telecommunications and Computer Networking (3-0). The role of telecommunications and computer networks in communication systems. Emphasis on systems analysis and designs of communication networks including voice, data, and video.
6312 Qualitative Research Methods (3-0). An introduction to qualitative research methods. The course will cover historical and critical analysis, discourse and conversation analysis, ethnography, and analysis of narrative and myth.
6371 Internship . Students gain on-the-job experience working in a business or industrial setting. Students will be responsible for a weekly report.
6381 Special Topics (Current Issues) (3-0). Selected readings in communications systems management and emerging communications technologies. May be repeated once for credit when topic varies.
6391 Research (3-0). Directed readings or individual research projects. May be repeated once.
6399 Thesis.