2022-2023 Course List

This course is designed to provide graduate students in Communication Studies with knowledge and skills necessary to evaluate qualitative research as it appears in scholarly writing and to perform qualitative research in the academic or organizational context with the rigor appropriate to that context.

his course is designed to provide graduate students in Communication Studies with knowledge and skills necessary to evaluate quantitative research as it appears in scholarly writing and to perform quantitative research in the academic or organizational context with the rigor appropriate to that context.

This course explores the reasons we have difficulty communicating with people from other cultures, why misunderstandings occur, and how to build clearer and more productive cross-cultural relationships.

This course includes the skills in the analysis, application, and evaluation of argumentative communication.

This course explores and critically examines interpersonal communication theory development, current research and leading theoretical perspectives, and potential applications in contemporary interpersonal communication contexts and relationships.

This course is designed to help prepare students for their professional roles as directors or assistant directors of collegiate or high school forensics programs.

This course is designed to enhance the communication skills of professionals. Students will learn theory and techniques of presentation for academic conferences, professional meetings, business and industry presentations, interviews, and group meetings. The use of technology in professional communication will be highlighted.

This course provides both graduate students and faculty the opportunity to work together with a specific theme that is timely and relevant to the field. May be repeated for credit.

Capstone Prospectus requires a student seeking an MA, MS, or MFA to complete a research proposal. The student defends the prospectus before their committee. See advisor for specifics.

Prerequisites:

CMST 611 or 612

The course requires a graduate student seeking an MFA to successfully pass comprehensive exams. The student is required to enroll and take the exams at least one semester before graduation. See advisor for specifics on the comprehensive exam.

Advanced independent study.

Review and interpretation of a body of research.

Provides first-hand experience in applying communication theories in the workplace under the direction of an on-site supervisor.

Original research which meets accepted research standards.

Communication Literacy relates to how effectively we engage with other people across a range of communication types including oral, written, nonverbal, graphic, visual, melodic, and kinesthetic. Communication Literacy expands our understanding for the array of messages we receive and share with the world.

Introduction to advocacy through communication and mass media, including principles, theories, practices, and ethics.

Students synthesize research and learning and/or prepare portfolios and job application materials. Course must be taken in the last semester in the major.

Introduction to academic concepts and issues in corrections, with emphasis on student professional development. The course includes a 50-hour service learning component to be completed outside of class. Correction majors should take this course as early as possible.

Prerequisites:

CJ 101 and SOC 101

Addresses the justifications and the historical development of punishment, the legal and policy issues concerning capital punishment, and the use of incarceration as a response to crime.

May be used to explore areas of interest not covered in regular courses. A maximum of three hours applicable toward a major or minor in the department with consent of an advisor.

Prerequisites:

Consent 

Research methodologies as they apply to correctional evidence-based practices are covered, as are strengths and limitations of various research practices, especially with respect to central correctional concepts such as risk, recidivism, and program evaluation. Students will gain experience with data sources, data collection, and basic interpretation of data analysis.

JOLT is a collaborative effort between the University and several probation offices. Students will mentor delinquents in the community and be mentored by local probation officers. This is a year-long commitment.

Prerequisites:

CORR 200

JOLT-II is a second semester continuation of CORR 350. Can only enroll after completing CORR 350.

Prerequisites:

CORR 350

A critical examination of current issues in the correctional field.

Implications of Sociological Knowledge for the administration of Human Services programs. Theoretical and practical aspects of administration with the Social Service systems.

Prerequisites:

SOC 101