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Communication & Journalism

Course Code
COMM 470  Credits
Title Public Relations Campaign Research 
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Description The course is designed to achieve the following learning outcomes: an ability to construct a research plan; proficiency in conducting primary and secondary research using selective research methodologies drawn from content analysis, historical-critical analysis, survey, in-depth interview and focus groups. The PRSSA campaign topic is used and student membership in PRSSA is required. 



Course Code
COMM 471  Credits
Title Public Relations Campaign Execution 
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Description The course is designed to achieve the following learning outcomes: proficiency to design and produce a strategic campaign document that includes a situation analysis, an analysis of the PR problem and/or opportunity, a statement of objectives, an articulation of programming executions and an identification of the mechanisms to be employed in the evaluation of a public relations campaign. Membership in PRSSA is required. 



Course Code
COMM 490  Credits 1-3 
Title Topics in Communication 
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Description Study of a particular communication topic: exploration of emerging issues, methodologies, and new technologies related to the study or application of communications theory not addressed in other courses. May be repeated when topic varies. 



Course Code
COMM 492  Credits
Title Online Journalism Workshop 
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Description A capstone seminar designed to provide students with an opportunity to produce an online publication. Repeatable for credit. 



Course Code
COMM 496  Credits
Title Communication Studies Senior Seminar 
Course Outline Course Outline 
Description Capstone course for Communication Studies majors; proposal, completion, and presentation of projects; pre-professional skills; written exam integrating and applying knowledge from separate courses. Grade of "C-" or higher is required for graduation. 



Course Code
COMM 497  Credits 1-3 
Title Individual Study 
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Description Individual problems in areas of specific interest to the student.