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COMMUNICATION Faculty Serafin Mendez-Mendez, (Chair,Robert C. Vance Academic Center 317) , Jose' Del Ama, Robert Fischbach, Glynis Fitzgerald, Yanan Ju, Andrew Moemeka, Christopher Pudlinski, Karen Ritzenhoff, Benjamin Sevitch, Cornelius Benjamin Tyson, Cindy White (Dept. phone: 832-2690) Department Overview Graduate study in communication provides students with academic experiences that enable them to evaluate, develop, shape and change the communication environment within organizations (internal communication) as well as between organizations and their target audiences (external communication). Students will learn to understand communication processes internal and external to an organization; employ research methods in the diagnosis of communication problems within organizations and between organizations and their target audiences, including those resulting from intercultural differences; apply problem-solving, decision-making and negotiation strategies in complex relational situations within organizations; examine the use and impact of information and communication technologies in the design and evaluation of strategic communication campaigns and other organizational applications; and develop and practice sound and ethical reasoning. Program The Master of Science in Communication The thirty-three (33) credit Master of Science program is comprised of two sections, a 15-credit core of foundational courses and 21 credits of adviser-approved directed electives. The student may opt to emphasize their coursework of directed electives in either the internal or the external communication area. A capstone experience consisting of Plan A (6-credit Thesis) or Plan B (Comprehensive Examination) is required for graduation. Program requirements and electives are provided below. Core Courses (15 credits): COMM 500 Introduction to Graduate Studies in Communication COMM 501 Organizational Communication COMM 503 Research Methods in Communication COMM 505 Persuasive Communication COMM 504 Organizational Communication Audits or COMM 507 Campaign Monitoring and Evaluation Directed Electives (15–21 credits): Students will select from the following courses approved by the faculty adviser. A planned program of study must be completed no later than six credits into the student’s program. The student may specialize in either track or may select courses from both tracks. Organizational Communication Track COMM 450 Communication Skills for Training and Development COMM 504 Organizational Communication Audits COMM 522 Corporate Communication COMM 551 Policy Issues in Organizational Communication COMM 562 High Speed Communication and Relationship Management Public Relations Track COMM 451 Environmental Communication COMM 454 Communication and Social Change COMM 506 Principles and Processes of Communication Campaigns COMM 507 Campaign Monitoring and Evaluation COMM 508 Public Relations Writing Strategies General Electives COMM 543 Intercultural Communication COMM 544 Strategies in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution COMM 585 Special Topics COMM 590 Independent Study Outside MGT 500 The Role of Management in Contemporary Society AC 510 Accounting and Control IT 464 Continuous Process Improvement IT 500 Industrial Applications of Computers IT 502 Human Relations and Behavior in Complex Organizations IT 564 Quality Systems Management STAT 453 Applied Statistical Inference Capstone (0–6 credits): Plan A: COMM 590 Independent Study (3 cr.) and COMM 599 Thesis (3 cr.) or Plan B: Comprehensive Examination or Plan C: COMM 590 Independent Study (3cr.) and COMM 599 Special Project (3cr.) - (Special Projects may be completed for 3-6 credits) To complete degree requirements, students have the option of a thesis (Plan A) or a comprehensive examination (Plan B) comprised of a written exam followed by an oral exam or special project (Plan C). Programs will be designed jointly by the departmental advisers and the students to provide the greatest educational and career opportunities. Note: COMM 504, 507 and 590 may not be double counted. Admission Students seeking admission to the M.S. in Communication program must present an undergraduate average of B (3.00). Students with an undergraduate GPA of 2.70 through 2.99, or who have been out of school for five years and possess significant professional experience, may apply to be considered for provisional acceptance. Students who meet the above requirements should submit an Application for Graduate Admission, official copies of transcripts and their application fee directly to the Graduate Office. A current resume, a writing sample comprised of 500 to 1,000 words which expresses their goals for graduate study and future professional aspirations, and three (3) letters of recommendation should be sent directly to the chair of the Department of Communication. No action will be taken until all of the above materials have been received. |
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