Introductory Courses (1000 level)

Area Coordinator:
Dr. Maurice Hall

Associated Full-Time Faculty:
Dr. Sheryl Bowen
Dr. Stacey Wieland

• COM 1000 - Surv of Communication Studies
• COM 1100 - Public Speaking
• COM 1200 - Intro to COM Research

Theory Courses (2000 level)

The following theory course is required for this specialization:

• COM 2440 - Theories of Organizational Com

Students may choose one (1) from:

• COM 2200 - Theories of Rhetoric
• COM 2240 - Theories of Perform Studies
• COM 2280 - Theories of Persuasion
• COM 2400 - Theories of Interpersonal Com

Advanced Topics Courses (3000 level)

Students must choose three (3) Organizational classes from the following:

• COM 3440 - Leadership
• COM 3441 - Negotiation & Dialogue
• COM 3442 - Teambuilding & Small Group Com
• COM 3443 - Training & Development
• COM 3444 - Interviewing
• COM 3445 - COM Consulting in Organization
• COM 3447 - Globalization, Work, & Organiz

Students must choose one (1) Interpersonal class from the following:

• COM 3401 - Relational COM Studies
• COM 3402 - Family Communication
• COM 3403 - Intercultural Communication
• COM 3404 - Communication & Conflict
• COM 3405 - Health Communication
• COM 3406 - Gender & Communication
• COM 3407 - Nonverbal Communication

Students must choose any other (1) complementary 3000 level course in a third area.

Advanced Research Course (4000 level)

Students may take either:

• COM 4001 - Qualitative Research in COM
• COM 4002 - Quantitative Research in COM

Capstone Course (5000 level)

Students must complete the Capstone Course:

• COM 5050 - Senior Project