Graduate Information

Courses Offered

• Comm. 5304 - Scriptwriting (TH)

  Advanced-level course in the art and craft of scriptwriting for stage and screen (motion pictures and/or television). The course is repeatable for credit with new work or work with a different medium.

• Comm. 5615 - Summer Theatre Workshop (TH)

  Experience in all areas of theatrical presentation. Students assume responsibility for one or more of the following areas: technical theatre, production problems in acting and directing, and theatre business management. Because of the intensive nature of this course, students must have prior permission of the instructor before taking other studies or outside employment during the workshop period.

 
• Comm. 5616 - Summer Film and Television Workshop (TH)

  An intensive workshop in which students participate in the production of a major narrative or documentary work that will embody the principles of television and film. Because of the intensive nature of this course, students must have the instructor's prior permission before pursuing other studies or outside employment during the workshop period.

   
• Comm. 6300 - Communication Research (COMM)

  Major methods of research used in the various fields of communication. Each student is responsible for the successful completion of a research project.

• Comm. 6320 - Seminar in Communication Theory (COMM)

  Study of the major developments in communication theory. Emphasis is on the effects of human interaction and of the media on individuals and society.

• Comm. 6321 - Seminar in Instructional Communication (COMM)

  This course will examine interactions in educational contexts such as student/teacher interactions, student/student interactions and teacher/teacher interactions using instructional communication models and communication theories.

• Comm. 6322 - Culture and Communication (COMM)

  Study of the relationship between culture and communication with emphasis given to social, psychological, linguistic and nonverbal problems in and the development of strategies for the practice of intercultural and international communication.

• Comm. 6323 - Seminar in Interpersonal Communication (COMM)

  Current theories and research in interpersonal communication. Emphasis on symbolic interaction approaches to interpersonal communication and performance-centered theories of interpersonal communication.

• Comm. 6324 - Seminar in Organizational Communication (COMM)

  Theories and models of communication in organizations, design and management of organizational communication system.

   
• Comm. 6326 - Seminar in Nonverbal Communication (COMM)

  Review and analysis of theory and research in nonverbal communication, including relationship of nonverbal communication to oral communication. Emphasis on intercultural and international nonverbal communication.

• Comm. 6328 - Applied Research in Communication (COMM)

  This course provides students with an understanding of the logic underlying empirical inquiry. Specifically, this course prepares students to effectively consume published research reports, competently design and justify a personal research project, and encourages students to develop and demonstrate an understanding of the specific requirements associated with quantitative or qualitative analysis.

• Comm. 6329 - Special Topics in Communication (COMM)

  Course will focus on current communication theory and research in specialized areas of the discipline. May be repeated twice for credit when the topic varies.

• Comm. 6330 - Seminar in Training and Consulting (COMM)

  This course explores communication training and development as a research and teaching focus for students interested in applied communication. Specifically, the course provides students with opportunities to identify and assess communication competence, to acquire the skills needed for developing training programs and to gain an understanding of the theoretical and applied elements of adult education.

• Comm. 6332 - Mass Media Campaigns (COMM)

  This course will examine the elements of effective campaigns and will analyze the role of public relations in a variety of social, health and political settings.

• Comm. 6340 - Special Topics in Dramatic Literature (TH)

  An intensive examination of the literature of a particular period, playwright or movement. May be counted for credit two times as the topic changes.

• Comm. 6341 - Special Topics in Theatre History (TH)

  An intensive examination of a particular historical period, movement or theory. May be counted or credit two times as the topic changes.

• Comm. 6342 - Master Class in Theatrical Performance or Production (TH)

  Intensive examination and execution of production techniques associated with a particular practitioner or movement. May be counted for credit two times as topic changes.

• Comm. 6343 - Performance Theory (TH)

  Intensive comparative study of major performance theories, with special emphasis on the contemporary American and European theatre. May be counted for credit two times as topic changes.

• Comm. 6344 - Theatre Research (TH)

  This course covers the major methods of research used in the various fields of theatre. Each student is responsible for the successful completion of a research project.

• Comm. 6345 - Theatre Research (TH)

  This course covers the major methods of research used in the various fields of theatre. Each student is responsible for the successful completion of a research project.

• Comm. 6351 - Communication Technology (COMM)

  This course surveys emerging communication technologies and examines their social and behavioral impact on human interaction.

• Comm. 6352 - Mass Communication and Hispanics (COMM)

  This class will survey research conducted on Hispanics and the mass media. Students will prepare a research proposal that could lead to a thesis topic. Topics to be covered include media effects, media use, Spanish language media and demographic targeting.

• Comm. 6355 - Professional Speaking (COMM)

  This course provides students with an understanding of the knowledge and skills used in business and professional situations. The emphasis is on the professionals’ use of oral communication as a tool to identify issues, solve problems, and develop communication policy.

• Comm. 6356 - Seminar in Persuasion (COMM)

  This course examines the theories, principles, models and research related to attitude change and social influence. This course takes a contemporary, interdisciplinary approach to persuasion

• Comm. 6360 - Historical Studies in Mass Media (COMM)

  Historical study of cultural, legal and technical movements in print, broadcasting and recorded mass media. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.

• Comm. 7300 - Thesis : Theatre

Preparation, completion and submission of an acceptable thesis in partial fulfillment of the requirements of the master’s degree.

• Comm. 7301 - Thesis : Theatre

Preparation, completion and submission of an acceptable thesis in partial fulfillment of the requirements of the master’s degree.

• Comm. 7302 - Thesis : Communication

Preparation, completion and submission of an acceptable thesis in partial fulfillment of the requirements of the master’s degree.

• Comm. 7303 - Thesis : Communication

Preparation, completion and submission of an acceptable thesis in partial fulfillment of the requirements of the master’s degree.

Graduate Degrees

Communication Studies:

• MA Communication Graduate Handbook  
• MA Communication Degree Plan  

Theatre/TV/Film:

• MA Theater Degree Plan

• CS - Communication Studies
• JO - Journalism / Advertising / Public Relations
• TH - Theater / Television / Film
• GE - General Education