Intensive study of current theories, research, and trends in communication.

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Analysis of theories and practices in interpersonal communication in such areas as self-concept, gender, culture, language, paralanguage, and competence in interpersonal relationships.

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An analysis of theories, research, and practice of small group communication in various contexts.

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Investigative journalism in the digital age.

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This course examines established and emerging media technologies used by various organizations in communicating specific messages to diverse audiences.

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Analysis of the use of sight and sound to affect audiences.

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A practical and theoretical course designed to strengthen communication competencies of students in the Christian ministry environment. Concepts of communication theory are applied to ministry contexts.

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Using social media platforms to build a competitive advantage. Involves extensive integration and application of social media technologies.

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The theories and skills necessary to manage communication in the education or training environment. (Required for all graduate teaching assistants.)

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An examination of leadership practice and theory. Students will analyze and discuss the role of communication in leadership practices and theory in personal and professional contexts.

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A practical application of current rhetorical, psychological and sociological theories of persuasion designed to facilitate understanding and change of attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors in various contexts including media, marketing, public relations, politics, and education.

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An analysis of theories and research of 1) listening and factors that influence competence and 2) various modes of nonverbal communication. Emphasis on skill development in both areas.

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Analysis of theories and research of the role of communication in conflict in interpersonal, group, organizational, and societal contexts.

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Developing the ability to grow organizations through online market-making and strategy. Hands –on experience with radical new digital and interactive tools for achieving relationships and spreading ideas.

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An examination of the major contributions to rhetorical theory and their critical application in the assessment of symbols in human communication.

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Analysis of theories and practices that assist individuals in success in organizations. Students develop the ability to add value to employing organizations and enhance individual careers.

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Analysis of theories and research of communication between people from various generational, racial, ethnic, regional, and international cultures.

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Explores the communicative preparation and planning for community relations and develops corporate communication functions to lead. motivate, persuade and inform various publics. Teaches theoretically based skills as communication professionals for management, development, crises, public relations in nonprofit and corporate organizations.

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An overview of the historic and current interaction between media and politics and an examination of potential effects. Students will develop and design a practical application.

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Principles and practice to strategically manage digital interactive and Transmedia organizations.

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Focuses on designing theoretical communicative approaches for Implementation I in specific contexts such as conferences, professional meetings, celebratory events and programs for community outreach. Working from a praxis approach, students engage the development marketplace through professional, interpersonal, and organization coordination of information and people.

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Analysis of theories and research of consulting practices within organizations. Emphasis on establishing a consultant-client relationship, the investigation of communication within an organization, the design of descriptive evaluations and prescriptive applications, the development and presentation of written and oral proposals, and the facilitation of seminars, workshops, and other activities.

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A study of the historic and futuristic uses of mass communication. Students will design strategies for potential applications of print and electronic media.

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An exploration the use of integrated marketing communication for strategic movement of organizations, products and services toward growth.

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The comprehensive exam is a written examination with a practical component and serves as a culminating activity for the MA in Strategic Communication. Student's comprehensive exam will be based on courses taken in their academic program.

Registration Restrictions: At least 27 hours of required courses must be completed before the student may register for the course.

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The study and practice of the research design, interpretation, and evaluation of audiences, strategies, and issues.

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Research and information-gathering.

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Intended to demonstrate a student's ability to carry out original research using one of three class research methods: historical-critical (qualitative), descriptive (qualitative and quantitative), or experimental (quantitative). Thesis may be designed to answer practical research questions, theoretical, or ethical issues of interest to scholars and professionals in the communication field.

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Project may be designed to answer practical research questions, theoretical, or ethical issues of interest to scholars and professionals in the communication field. Demonstrates the ability of a student to conduct research and exhibit expertise in communication.

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Topics of special interest not included in the regular department offerings. May be taken more than once, but no topic may be repeated.

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Offers students supervised, on-site training in the marketplace.

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