Course Requirements
The following courses (27 credits) are required of all students.
- COM 600 - Systems Theory and Communication - 3 credits
- COM 610 - Secondary Information and Analysis - 3 credits
- COM 620 - Empirical Methods in Communication - 3 credits
- COM 634 - Ethics in Professional Communication - 3 credits
- COM 641 - Emerging Telecommunication Technologies - 3 credits
- COM 642 - Communication Law - 3 credits
- COM 660 - Communication Management and Cases - 3 credits
- COM 695 - Master's Thesis/Project - 3 credits
- BUS 631 - Leadership and Organization Dynamics or PA 520 - Foundations of Public Management - 3 credits
Three elective courses (9 credits) are required, either from the following list or from 600-level courses in business, public administration, or other programs for which students are eligible. See the School of Communications for approval.
- COM 643 - Small Group Communication and Leadership - 3 credits
- COM 644 - Network Analysis - 3 credits
- COM 680 - Special Topics - 3 credits
- COM 699 - Independent Study - 3 credits
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Suggested Coursework
| First Year | ||
| Fall | Winter | Spring/Summer |
|
COM 600 - Systems Theory and Communications |
COM 610 - Secondary Information and Analysis |
Elective course |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | Winter | Spring/Summer |
|
COM 620 - Empirical Methods in Communication |
BUS 631 - Leadership and Organizational Dynamics or PA 520 - Foundations of Public Management COM 634 - Ethics in Professional Communication |
Elective course |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | Winter | Spring/Summer |
|
COM 641 - Emerging Telecommunication Technologies Elective course |
COM 642 - Communication Law COM 660 - Communication Management and Cases |
COM 695 - Master''s Thesis/Project |
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