Introductory Courses (1000 level)

Area Coordinator:
Prof. William Cowen

Associated Full-Time Faculty:
Prof. Jill Flanagan

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

Theory Courses (2000 level)

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

• COM 2300 - Theories of Mass Communication
• COM 2440 - Theories of Organizational Com

Students must choose any additional (1) theory (2000 level) class

Advanced Topics Courses (3000 level)

Students must complete the following classes:

• COM 3460 - Public Relations
• COM 3462 - Public Relations Writing
• COM 3464 - Public Relations Campaigns

Students must choose one (1) advanced topic class each from two (2) distinct areas:

• Interpersonal Communication ( COM 3401 — COM 3407 )
• Journalism ( COM 3360 — COM 3390 )
• Media Production ( COM 3301 — COM 3307 )
• Media Studies ( COM 3340 — COM 3355 )
• Organizational Communication ( COM 3440 — COM 3445 )
• Performance Studies ( COM 3240 — COM 3290 )
• Rhetorical Studies ( COM 3201 — COM 3207 )

Advanced Research Course (4000 level)

Students must 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

Internship Requirement

Students must complete a Public Relations Internship for this specialization and join the Public Relations Student Society of America. The Internship must be approved by the Specialization Expert.