COM 101 Survey of Communcition - 3 hrs
Basic communication concepts and issues. Overview of mass media history and profession.

COM 103 The Oral Communication Process - 3 hrs
(Gen.Ed.SP)
Theories and skills of oral communication. Emphasis on basic principles of thought, content, organization, style, delivery, and the interaction of communication and culture.

COM 112 Introduction to Media Production - 1 hr
Tools and aesthetics of media production: word procession and photography. The desktop computer interface. Desktop publishing, presentation software, multimedia documents. Internet navigation and page production. Credit by examination available. Not available for credite to students who have credit in MM113.

COM 201 Journalistic Writing - 3 hrs
Basic writing: selecting, organizing, and structuring information for print and broadcast journalism. Prerequisites: COM 101; ENG 101.

COM 202 Basic Advertising Writing - 3 hrs
Principles and practice of effective advertising writing. Selecting, organizing, and structuring information for advertising writing. Prerequisites: COM 101; ENG 101.

COM 203 Introduction to Electronic Media - 3 hrs
Overview of electronic media industries: radio, television, cables and related electronic technologies. Local, regional, national, and international networks and programming services. Broadcast and broadband distribution; roles of government, advertisers, agencies, and audiences. Prerequisites: COM 101.

COM 204 Audio Production - 3 hrs
Study and practice in the operation of basic audio production equipment. Production techniques and production criticism. Prerequisites: COM 101, 203; or consent of instructor.

COM 209 Forensics - 1 hr
Research and performance laboratory for students who participate in intercollegiate and community speech activities. Repeateable to a maximum of 6 credit hours. Prerequisites: COM 103; consent of Forensics Director.

COM 215 Basic Reporting - 3 hrs
Practice in news gathering, interviewing, and writing basic new stories. Introduction to computer assisted reporting. Prerequisites: COM 101, 201.

COM 219 Public Relations - 3 hrs
Nature, practices, ethics, and problems of public relations. Prerequisites: COM 101, COM 201 or COM 202; ENG 101.

COM 220 Advertising as Communication - 3 hrs
Introduction to the foundations, nature, and practice of advertising; commercial aspects of communications. Ethical, legal and social responsibility aspects of advertising. Prerequisites: COM 101.

COM 291 Topics in Communication - 1-3 hrs per sem.
Topics of special interest which may vary each time course is offered. May be repeated under different topics. Topic and prerequisites staed in current Schedule of Classes. No more than 9 hours total may be taken in COM 291, 391, and 491. Prerequisites: sophomore standing.

COM 300 Communication Theory - 3 hrs
Theories and variables of human communication in the interpersonal, group, organizational, intercultural, mediated, and global systems. Prerequisites: COM 101; minimum of 45 credit hours.

COM 302 Computer-Assisted Reporting - 3 hrs
Continuation of COM 215. Focus on coverage of trends, processes, and phenomena with attention to techniques and problems of prepareing news about local and state government, cours, finance, education, boards, and commissions; introductions to database development and use in reporting. Prerequisites: COM 101, 201, 215; ENG 101.

COM 303 Theory and Literature of Rhetoric - 3 hrs
Development of rhetorical theories: ancient Greece and Rome to the modern age. Focus on major theorists of each age and their treatments of the canons of rhetoric. Prerequisites: COM 103; junior/senior standing; sophomores by permission.

COM 305 The Persuasive Process - 3 hrs
How persuasive communication influences human behavior. Emphasis on recent theories of persuaation and experimental research. Creating persuasive messages and evealuating persuasive attempts. Prerequisites: COM 103, 206; or consent of instructor.

COM 307 News Feature Writing - 3 hrs
Writing local news features and special feature stories for Sunday supplements, magazine sections, and magazines. Prerequisites: COM 101, 201, and 215.

COM 310 Broadcast News Reporting & Writing - 3 hrs
Continuation of COM 215; Focus on gathering, preparing, and writing broadcast news about local, state, and federal administration, courts, finance, education, boards, and commissions; program format. Prerequisites: COM 101, 201, 215; ENG 101.

COM 314 Introduction to Video: Studio Production - 3 hrs
Television production techniques, theories, and fundamental skills as applied to studio production and 335. Prerequisites: COM 101, 203, 204; or consent of instructor.

COM 315 Intercultural Communication Theory - 3 hrs
(Gen.Ed.CD)
Communication across diverse cultures. Intercultural communication theory, skills, and concepts. Developing specific communication skills to facilitate effective communication in intercultural settings. Prerequisites: COM 103; junior standing.

COM 316 Research Communication in Organizational Culture - 3 hrs
Introduction to qualitative approaches to studying cultural forces in organizational communication, including ethnography of communication, conversation analysis, rhetorical analysis of texts, interviewing, and communication audits. Prerequisites: COM 103; junior standing.

COM 320 Advertising Creative Strategy - 3 hrs
Formulation and techniques of creative strategy. Copywriting for print and electronic media. Prerequisites: COM 101, 202, and 220.

COM 322 Advertising Media Planning - 3 hrs
Development of media plans and schedules to deliver advertising messages to target markets in audiences. Advertising media vehicles evaluated in terms of creative requirements, audience characteristics, and cost efficiency. Prerequisites: COM 101, 202, and MTG 315.

COM 323 Newspaper Editing and Design - 3 hrs
Extensive practice in copy editing and headline writing for newspapers with an emphasis on grammar, style, and accuracy. Introduction to the principles of newspaper design. Prerequisites: COM 101, 112, 200, 215, and 302.

COM 325 Advertising Design and Production - 3 hrs
Application of advertising principles and techniques in the design and preparation of ads for newspapers, posters, magazines, sales brochures, and direct marketing. Prerequisites: COM 101, 112, 200, 220, and 320.

COM 327 Public Relations Writing - 3 hrs
Promotional writing for publicity and public relations; practice and preparing product, personnel, and organizational news releases. Special needs of various media. Prerequisites: COM 101, 200, 215, and 219.

COM 330 Communcation Law - 3 hrs
Laws covering all the media: libel, privacy, copyright; federal and state laws; unique broadcasting regulations. Prerequisites: junior standing and 15 hours in Communication.

COM 335 Introduction to Video: Field Production - 3 hrs
Use of portable field video production techniques (ENG/EFP) and post-production editing facilities for a variety of assignments in news, feature, and television commercial production. Aesthetics, visualization, and societal impact of the medium. This course may not be taken concurrently with COM 314. Prerequisites: COM 101, 200, 203, 204, and MM 113; or consent of instructor.

COM 340 Magazine Production - 3 hrs
Magazine publishing:writing, editing, production, design, and management. Prerequisites: COM 101, 200, and 215.

COM 345 Photojournalism and Documentary Photography - 3 hrs
Technical, aesthetic, and ethical concerns of the photojouranlist and documentarian. Photographs for newspapers, magazines, and interactive media. The photographic essay. Pictorial coverage of events. Prerequisites: MM113, ART 225, or consent of instructor.

COM 350 Studio Lighting and Illustration Photography - 3 hrs
Aesthetics and techniques of studio lighting as used by photographers in illustration, advertising, and fine art photography. Use of special equipment; fashion, and still-life image-making. Cross-listed as ART 327. Prerequisites: ART 225 or consent of instructor.

COM 365 Digital Photography - 3 hrs
Photographic imaging using computers. Image acquisition by conventional means and by digital cameras. Image creation, processing, enhancement, manipulation, and compositing. Aesthetic, technical, economic, and ethical implications of digital photographic imaging. Prerequisites: MM113; ART 225; or consent of instructor.

COM 390 Participation in Mock Trial - 1 hr
Research and performance laboratory for junior and senior students who participate in teh American Mock Trial Association competiton. May be repeated for a maximum of four hours credit. Cross listed as PLS 390. Prerequisites: consent of the instructor; junior/senior standing.

COM 391 Topics in Communication - 1-3 hrs per semester
Topics of special interest which may vary each time course is offered. May be repeated under different topics. Topic and prerequisites stated in current Schedule of Classes. No more than 9 hours total may be taken from COM 291, 391, and 491. Prerequisites: junior standing.

COM 399 Communication in Computer-mediated Environments - 3 hrs
Nature, function, and process of communication in diverse computer-mediated environments. Enhances learners' ability to communicate competently in technologically complex computer-mediated environments.

COM 400 Research Techniques for Public Relations - 3 hrs
Conducting elementary attitudinal research in public relations. Formulating a research project, carrying out, and reporting results. Prerequisites: junior standing and 15 horus in communication courses.

COM 405 Nonverbal Communication - 3hrs
Human communication in non-language codes and modes: space, physical appearance, time, facial experesions, eye behavior, posture, and gestures. Prerequisites: COM 103

COM 408 Legal Advocacy - 3 hrs
Communication practices and rehtorical strategies in the courtroom: pre-trial hearings thorugh jury deliberation. Prerequisites: COM 103.

COM 414 Advanced Video: Studio Production - 3 hrs
For students entering broadcasting. Prepartion and development of television programs; emphasis on creative formats and uses of the camera, sound, music, lighting, and graphics. Development of productiona nd critical skills. This course may not be taken concurrently with COM 435. Prerequisites: COM 101, 203, 204 and 314; senior standing.

COM 415 Global Media System - 3 hrs
Study of mass media systems throuhout the world: their history, development, theories of control, international news agencies, and new technologies. Prerequisites: COM 101; senior standing or consent of instructor.

COM 417 Communication in Perspective - 3 hrs
Social, ethical, and economic problems facing the media, and attempts to overcome them. Prerequisites: COM 101, 200, and 300; senior standing.

COM 420 Media Sales - 3 hrs
The economics, strategies, and techniques involved in media slaes. Prerequisites: junior standing.

COM 425 Public Affairs Reporting - 3 hrs
Reporting local, state, and federal administrations, courts, financing, education, boards, and commissions; urban affairs with emphaisis on background and interpretation. Prerequisites: COM 101, 200, 215; COM 302 or 310.

COM 426 Photographic Portfolio - 3-6 hrs
Prepartation of photographic portfolio for the fine arts or for publications photography. Research into successful photographers' works; selection; development of personal aesthetic. ARchival and professional presenation of the prints or other media. Cross-listed as ART 426. Prerequisites: ART 325 or 326; or consent of instructor and advisor.

COM 430 Media Adminsitration - 3 hrs
Theory of media adminstration. Administrative practices include cost and revenue analysis, budgeting, and personnel management. Prerequisites: senior standing or consent of instructor.

COM 435 Advanced Video: Field Production - 3 hrs
Advanced work in portable video communication systems and electronic editing. Exploration of various media applications and individual style of exposition. Video communication and societal effects. This course may not be taken concurrently with COM 414. Prerequisites: COM 101, 200, 203, 204, 335, and MM 113.

COM 437 Advertising in Global Environment - 3 hrs
Comparative analysis of interaction amoung advertising, cultures, and economic, legal, and political systems. Designing and developing appropriate advertising strategies for diverse cultural markets. Prerequisites: COM 101, 220, and MTG 315; or consent of instructor.

COM 438 Public Relations in Global Environment - 3 hrs
Public relations theory and practice in conjunction with cultural, geographic, and historic components of international practice of the profession. International media-public relations exhcange and international public relations. Prerequisites: COM 101, 200, 219, and MTG 315.

COM 440 Media Research - 3 hrs
Reserach procedures commonly used in media including both qualiative and quantitative methods. Data analysis and application of results to media problems. Prerequisites: COM 101, 200, and 300; senior standing.

COM 445 Nonlinear Postproduction I - 3 hrs
Fundamental principles and practices of digital, non-linear video editing and related postproduction processes and procedures. Prerequisites: COM 101, 200, 203, 204, 335, and MM 113.

COM 450 Electronic Media Programming and Promotion - 3 hrs
Acquisition, distribution, and evaluation of radio and television program content across various electronic media platforms. Application of programming and promotion strategies to specific situations. Prerequisites: COM 101, 203, and senior standing; or consent of instructor.

COM 480 Public Relations: Case Studies and Campaigns - 3 hrs
The course is the capstone of the PR sequence. Theory and strategy are stressed through studies of classic PR case programs and development of PR campaigns for actual businesses and organizations. A final campaign requires reserach, writing, production, application and analysis skills. Prerequisites: COM 101, 200, 215, 219, 300, and 327; senior standing.

COM 481 Advertising Reserach and Campaigns - 3 hrs
Introduction to advertising research; methods of mesage and media reserach techniques with special application to campaign planning. Basic principles and applications of advertising campaign planning, preparation, and presentation taught in a problem-solving mode. Prerequisites: COM 101, 112, 200, 220, 320, 322, and 325.

COM 483 Desktop Publishing - 3 hrs
Desktop publising on the Macintosh computer. Lecture, discussion, and hands-on projects using various software programs and techniques suitable for publication work. Prerequisites: COM 112.

COM 490 Independent Study- 1-3 hrs per semester
Individual creative research into various problems and aspects of the mass media. Requires application (available in Department Chair's office). May be repeated for a total of six hours. Prerequisites: junior standing and consent of instructor.

COM 491 Topics in Communication - 1-3
Topics of special interest whichmay vary each time course is offered. May be repeated under differnt opics. Topic and prerequisites stated in current Schedule of Classes. No more than 9 hours total may be taken in COM 291, 391, and 491. Prerequisites: senior standing.

COM 492 Seminar in Communication - 1-3 hrs
Advanced study and/or work in performance, production, historical, critical, and theoretical aspects of communication. May be repeated under differnet topics, for a total of three semester hours. Prerequisites: junior standing.

COM 493 Communication Agency Practicum - 1-3 hrs
Senior level experience in various communication disciplines. Students meet with clients to plan, prepare, analyze, and produce client materials under faculty supervision. May be repeated up to a maximum of 3 semester hours. Prerequisites: senior standing.

COM 494 Communication Expedition - 1-3 hrs
Students travel to observe professional communication and/or to engage in creative production making use of hte resources of the particular location. Advanced study and/or experiences in communication settings. May be repeated under different topics for a maximum of 9 hours credit. Topics, destination, and prerequisites stated in current Schedule of Classes.

COM 495 Communication Internship - 1- 3 hrs
Supervised experience at media outlets, companies, or organizations utilizing communication involving all phases of media operations. Application requiered (avaiable from Intern Director). May be repeated once if in a dfferent experience. Only 3 hours count toward major where applicable. Prerequisites: juno rstanding; 2.5 overall GPA, 2.75 majorminor GPA; completion of required courses in concentration (required courses listed on internship application form).