May 20, 2024  
2011-2013 EIU Graduate Catalog 
    
2011-2013 EIU Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Chemistry

  
  • CHM 58901 - Graduate Research I


    (Arr.-Arr.-1 to 6) As arranged. May be repeated once for credit and must be repeated prior to taking CHM 58902.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    May be taken only after specific arrangements are made with the student’s research advisor and the department chair.

    Credits: 1 to 6
  
  • CHM 58902 - Graduate Research II


    (Arr.-Arr.-1 to 6) As arranged. May be repeated once for credit and must be repeated prior to taking CHM 58903.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Two semesters of CHM 58901. May be taken only after specific arrangements are made with the student’s research advisor and the department chair.

    Credits: 1 to 6
  
  • CHM 58903 - Graduate Research III


    (Arr.-Arr.-1 to 6) As arranged. May be repeated once and must be repeated prior to taking CHM 58904.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Two semesters of CHM 58902. May be taken only after specific arrangements are made with the student’s research advisor and the department chair.

    Credits: 1 to 6
  
  • CHM 58904 - Graduate Research IV


    (Arr.-Arr.-1 to 6) As arranged. May be repeated once for credit.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Two semesters of CHM 58903. May be taken only after specific arrangements are made with the student’s research advisor and the department chair.

    Credits: 1 to 6
  
  • CHM 59901 - Independent Study I


    (Arr.-Arr.-1 to 6) Selected problems based upon the student’s background and interests. Take in sequence. May not be repeated.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of instructor and department chair.

    Credits: 1 to 6
  
  • CHM 59902 - Independent Study II


    (Arr.-Arr.-1 to 6) Selected problems based upon the student’s background and interests. Take in sequence. May not be repeated.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of instructor and department chair.

    Credits: 1 to 6
  
  • CHM 59903 - Independent Study III


    (Arr.-Arr.-1 to 6) Selected problems based upon the student’s background and interests. Take in sequence. May not be repeated.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of instructor and department chair.

    Credits: 1 to 6

Communication Disorders and Sciences

  
  • CDS 4760 - Voice Production and Disorders.


    (3-0-3) Study of the normal voice function and the etiology and remediation of functional and organic voice disorders: pitch, intensity, quality, resonance, dysphonia, laryngectomy.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CDS 2500, CDS 2800; admission to the major or permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CDS 4800 - Communication Modalities.


    (3-1-3) Course will provide information on expressive, nonverbal communication systems (sign language, and alternative and augmentative communication). These areas represent communication modes relevant to the practice of speech-language pathology. The lab will provide performance based application activities.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CDS 3100, 3200, 3700 or permission of the chair.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CDS 4820 - Language and Literacy


    (2-0-2) Course will address the oral-to-written language connection and the role of the speech pathologist in facilitating development of literacy skills. Assessment and intervention techniques will be included.


    Prerequisites & Notes
    Admission to the major, CDS 3100, 3200, 3700; or permission of the chair.


    Credits: 2
  
  • CDS 4850 - Independent Study


    (Arr.-Arr.-1 to 6) (May be repeated once to maximum of six semester hours.) Independent directed study in speech, language, or hearing processes or disorders.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Admission to major and permission of department chair.

    Credits: 1 to 6
  
  • CDS 4900 - Clinical Practice.


    (Arr.-Arr.- 1) (Credit/No Credit) Supervised work with persons with a communication disorder.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Admission to the major, CDS 3100, 3200, 3700, 3900; a major GPA of 2.75 and a cumulative GPA of 2.50; or permission of the department chairperson. May be repeated for a maximum of 2 semester hours with permission of the Department Chair. This course is available during the Summer Session only with permissioin of the department chairperson.


    Credits: 1
  
  • CDS 5000 - Research Methods in Communication Disorders and Sciences.


    (2-0-2) Introduction to descriptive and experimental research design in the field of communication disorders and sciences. Students will use research methods knowledge to find and critically evaluate therapy efficacy and treatment outcome research literature.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Open only to graduate level, degree seeking CDS majors and Departmental Honors students.

    Credits: 2
  
  • CDS 5001 - Research Experience in Communication Disorders and Science


    (1-0-1) Students will design and implement a research project to answer a clinical research question. Students will find, review, critique, and summarize research literature. Research questions will be developed; data will be collected, analyzed, and interpreted. Research results will be summarized and discussed in a research paper and poster presentation.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Open to graduate level, degree seeking CDS majors; completion of CDS 5000, or permission of the chair.

    Credits: 1
  
  • CDS 5090 - Advanced Clinical Techniques


    (1-1-1) Orientation to graduate clinical policies and procedures specific to the practice of speech-language pathology. Analysis and synthesis of diagnostic and treatment methodologies used in the management of clients with communication disorders.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Open to graduate level, degree-seeking CDS majors or permission of the chair.

    Credits: 1
  
  • CDS 5100 - Motor Speech Disorders.


    (3-0-3) Advanced study of the neuromotor system responsible for speech. Content will include etiology and therapy for dysarthria, childhood and adult apraxia, cerebral palsy and other neuromotor and neuromuscular disorders.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Open to graduate level degree-seeking CDS majors or permission of the chair.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CDS 5150 - Stuttering.


    (3-0-3) Prominent etiological theories along with the development of stuttering are surveyed. Diagnostic and preventative procedures, along with the integration of prominent theories in the treatment of stuttering, are studied and evaluated.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Open to graduate level degree-seeking CDS majors or permission of the chair.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CDS 5200 - Developmental Syndrome Disorders.


    (2-0-2) Developmental syndrome disorders will be defined and discussed in regard to genetic markers and resulting characteristics. Emphasis will be on speech-language-hearing impact. Disorder discussion will include diagnostic assessment, behavioral symptoms, and treatment programming alternatives presented through case examples and video segments.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Open to graduate level degree-seeking CDS majors or permission of the chair.

    Credits: 2
  
  • CDS 5250 - Advanced Study in Language Disorders.


    (3-0-3) Course will include critical evaluation of assessment and treatment options for language-based learning problems and childhood/ adolescent language disorders, as well as examination of research models and data to guide choice of treatment variables and approaches.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Open to graduate level degree-seeking CDS majors or permission of the chair.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CDS 5300 - Acquired Language Disorders.


    (3-0-3) A comprehensive study of acquired language disorders including aphasia and right hemisphere dysfunction following damage or deterioration in the cortical and subcortical zone(s) of language. Emphasis on assessment and treatment of acquired conditions.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Open to graduate level degree-seeking CDS majors or permission of the chair.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CDS 5350 - Cognitive Communication Disorders


    (2-0-2) A comprehensive study of acquired, cognitive-based language disorders including traumatic brain injury, related cognitive communication sequelae, and dementia. Emphasis on assessment and treatment of cognitive communication disorders.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Graduate degree seeking status in Communication Disorders & Sciences.

    Credits: 2
  
  • CDS 5400A - Counseling in CDS


    (2-0-2) Intensive study of contemporary problems, issues, trends, and developments in the field of communication disorders.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Open to graduate level degreeseeking CDS majors or permission of the chair. This course may not be repeated for credit; a maximum of eight semester hours of credit may be earned in any combination of the lettered special topics courses.

    Credits: 2
  
  • CDS 5400B - Developmental Executive Functions


    (2-0-2) Intensive study of contemporary problems, issues, trends, and developments in the field of communication disorders.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Open to graduate level degree-seeking CDS majors or permission of the chair. This course may not be repeated for credit; a maximum of eight semester hours of credit may be earned in any combination of the lettered special topics courses.

    Credits: 2
  
  • CDS 5400D - Right Hemisphere Communication Disorders


    (2-0-2) Intensive study of contemporary problems, issues, trends, and developments in the field of communication disorders.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Open to graduate level degree-seeking CDS majors or permission of the chair. This course may not be repeated for credit; a maximum of eight semester hours of credit may be earned in any combination of the lettered special topics courses.

    Credits: 2
  
  • CDS 5400E - Assessment & Treatment of Anomic Disorders


    (2-0-2) Intensive study of contemporary problems, issues, trends, and developments in the field of communication disorders.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Open to graduate level degree-seeking CDS majors or permission of the chair. This course may not be repeated for credit; a maximum of eight semester hours of credit may be earned in any combination of the lettered special topics courses.

    Credits: 2
  
  • CDS 5400F - Cross Cultural Competence in Speech Language Pathology


    (2-0-2) Intensive study of contemporary problems, issues, trends, and developments in the field of communication disorders.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Open to graduate level degreeseeking CDS majors or permission of the chair. This course may not be repeated for credit; a maximum of eight semester hours of credit may be earned in any combination of the lettered special topics courses.

    Credits: 2
  
  • CDS 5400H - Special Topics


    (2-0-2) Intensive study of contemporary problems, issues, trends, and developments in the field of communication disorders.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Open to graduate level degreeseeking CDS majors or permission of the chair. This course may not be repeated for credit; a maximum of eight semester hours of credit may be earned in any combination of the lettered special topics courses.

    Credits: 2
  
  • CDS 5400I - Special Topics


    (2-0-2) Intensive study of contemporary problems, issues, trends, and developments in the field of communication disorders.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Open to graduate level degreeseeking CDS majors or permission of the chair. This course may not be repeated for credit; a maximum of eight semester hours of credit may be earned in any combination of the lettered special topics courses.

    Credits: 2
  
  • CDS 5400J - Special Topics


    (2-0-2) Intensive study of contemporary problems, issues, trends, and developments in the field of communication disorders.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Open to graduate level degreeseeking CDS majors or permission of the chair. This course may not be repeated for credit; a maximum of eight semester hours of credit may be earned in any combination of the lettered special topics courses.

    Credits: 2
  
  • CDS 5400K - Special Topics


    (2-0-2) Intensive study of contemporary problems, issues, trends, and developments in the field of communication disorders.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Open to graduate level degreeseeking CDS majors or permission of the chair. This course may not be repeated for credit; a maximum of eight semester hours of credit may be earned in any combination of the lettered special topics courses.

    Credits: 2
  
  • CDS 5400L - Special Topics


    (2-0-2) Intensive study of contemporary problems, issues, trends, and developments in the field of communication disorders.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Open to graduate level degreeseeking CDS majors or permission of the chair. This course may not be repeated for credit; a maximum of eight semester hours of credit may be earned in any combination of the lettered special topics courses.

    Credits: 2
  
  • CDS 5400M - Special Topics


    (2-0-2) Intensive study of contemporary problems, issues, trends, and developments in the field of communication disorders.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Open to graduate level degreeseeking CDS majors or permission of the chair. This course may not be repeated for credit; a maximum of eight semester hours of credit may be earned in any combination of the lettered special topics courses.

    Credits: 2
  
  • CDS 5400O - Special Topics


    CDS 5400O Special Topics. (2-0-2) Intensive study of contemporary problems, issues, trends, and developments in the field of communication disorders.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Open to graduate level degreeseeking CDS majors or permission of the chair. This course may not be repeated for credit; a maximum of eight semester hours of credit may be earned in any combination of the lettered special topics courses.

    Credits: 2
  
  • CDS 5400P - Special Topics


    (2-0-2) Intensive study of contemporary problems, issues, trends, and developments in the field of communication disorders.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Open to graduate level degreeseeking CDS majors or permission of the chair. This course may not be repeated for credit; a maximum of eight semester hours of credit may be earned in any combination of the lettered special topics courses.

    Credits: 2
  
  • CDS 5400Q - Special Topics


    (2-0-2) Intensive study of contemporary problems, issues, trends, and developments in the field of communication disorders.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Open to graduate level degreeseeking CDS majors or permission of the chair. This course may not be repeated for credit; a maximum of eight semester hours of credit may be earned in any combination of the lettered special topics courses.

    Credits: 2
  
  • CDS 5400R - Special Topics


    (2-0-2) Intensive study of contemporary problems, issues, trends, and developments in the field of communication disorders.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Open to graduate level degreeseeking CDS majors or permission of the chair. This course may not be repeated for credit; a maximum of eight semester hours of credit may be earned in any combination of the lettered special topics courses.

    Credits: 2
  
  • CDS 5400T - Special Topics


    (2-0-2) Intensive study of contemporary problems, issues, trends, and developments in the field of communication disorders.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Open to graduate level degreeseeking CDS majors or permission of the chair. This course may not be repeated for credit; a maximum of eight semester hours of credit may be earned in any combination of the lettered special topics courses.

    Credits: 2
  
  • CDS 5400U - Special Topics


    (2-0-2) Intensive study of contemporary problems, issues, trends, and developments in the field of communication disorders.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Open to graduate level degreeseeking CDS majors or permission of the chair. This course may not be repeated for credit; a maximum of eight semester hours of credit may be earned in any combination of the lettered special topics courses.

    Credits: 2
  
  • CDS 5400V - Special Topics


    (2-0-2) Intensive study of contemporary problems, issues, trends, and developments in the field of communication disorders.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Open to graduate level degreeseeking CDS majors or permission of the chair. This course may not be repeated for credit; a maximum of eight semester hours of credit may be earned in any combination of the lettered special topics courses.

    Credits: 2
  
  • CDS 5400W - Special Topics


    (2-0-2) Intensive study of contemporary problems, issues, trends, and developments in the field of communication disorders.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Open to graduate level degreeseeking CDS majors or permission of the chair. This course may not be repeated for credit; a maximum of eight semester hours of credit may be earned in any combination of the lettered special topics courses.

    Credits: 2
  
  • CDS 5400X - Special Topics


    (2-0-2) Intensive study of contemporary problems, issues, trends, and developments in the field of communication disorders.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Open to graduate level degreeseeking CDS majors or permission of the chair. This course may not be repeated for credit; a maximum of eight semester hours of credit may be earned in any combination of the lettered special topics courses.

    Credits: 2
  
  • CDS 5400Y - Special Topics


    (2-0-2) Intensive study of contemporary problems, issues, trends, and developments in the field of communication disorders.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Open to graduate level degreeseeking CDS majors or permission of the chair. This course may not be repeated for credit; a maximum of eight semester hours of credit may be earned in any combination of the lettered special topics courses.

    Credits: 2
  
  • CDS 5400Z - Special Topics


    (2-0-2) Intensive study of contemporary problems, issues, trends, and developments in the field of communication disorders.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Open to graduate level degreeseeking CDS majors or permission of the chair. This course may not be repeated for credit; a maximum of eight semester hours of credit may be earned in any combination of the lettered special topics courses.

    Credits: 2
  
  • CDS 5500 - Dysphagia Management in Children and Adults.


    (3-0-3) The study of mechanical/neurologic feeding and swallowing disorders in children and adults and discussion of assessment and direct/indirect treatment techniques for oropharyngeal swallowing impairment.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Open to graduate level degree-seeking CDS majors or permission of the chair.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CDS 5600 - Professional Regulations and Issues in Speech-Language Pathology.


    (2-0-2) Discussion of rules and regulations, best practice patterns, current trends, and ethical issues in the practice of speech-language pathology in educational and medical settings.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Graduate degree seeking status in Communication Disorders and Sciences.

    Credits: 2
  
  • CDS 5800 - Grand Rounds in Communication Disorders.


    (3-0-3) Case presentations for assessment, intervention, and discussion of general issues in specific communication disorder areas. Low incidence cases will be highlighted (e.g., cognitive, stuttering, acquired language, swallowing, as well as cases using augmentative techniques) to provide students with performance-based skill acquisition in a variety of communication disorder areas.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Graduate status and completion of graduate disorders courses (CDS 5100, 5150, 5200, 5250, 5300, 5350, 5500) or permission of the chair.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CDS 5850 - Independent Study.


    (Arr.-Arr.-1 to 6) Independent directed study in speech, language, or hearing processes or disorders.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of the instructor and the department chair. NOTE: A maximum of nine semester hours may be earned in combination of 5850 and 5890.

    Credits: 1 to 6
  
  • CDS 5851 - Non-Credit Independent Study


    (0-0-0) The purpose of this course is to allow a graduate student to remain continuously enrolled as an auditor and access services required to complete the degree after completing all degree requirements except for completion of examinations or other non-course capstone requirements. Candidates in thesis options use non-credit thesis (5891).

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Candidates must retain degree-seeking status and secure permission of the department chair or graduate coordinator.

    Credits: 0
  
  • CDS 5890 - Thesis.


    (Arr.-Arr.-1 to 6) As arranged. (Credit/No Credit) May be repeated once for a maximum of six semester hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Open to graduate level degree-seeking CDS majors.

    Credits: 1 to 6
  
  • CDS 5891 - Non-credit Thesis


    (0-0-0) The purpose of this course is to allow a graduate student to remain continuously enrolled and access services required to complete the thesis after completing the maximum number of hours of credit for thesis [5950], research [5900], and independent study [5990] in a thesis option.

    Credits: 0
  
  • CDS 5910 - Diagnostics in Speech-Language Pathology.


    (Arr.-Arr.-1) Supervised diagnostic evaluations with a variety of speech-language-hearing disorders.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Open to graduate level degree-seeking CDS majors or permission of the chair.  The course may be repeated once for a maximum of 2 semester hours of credit.

    Credits: 1
  
  • CDS 5920 - Audiology Clinical Practice.


    (Arr.-Arr.-1) Supervised diagnostic evaluations and/or rehabilitation with a variety of auditory disorders.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Open to graduate level degree-seeking CDS majors or permission of the chair.

    Credits: 1
  
  • CDS 5970 - Educational Internship.


    (Arr.-Arr.-9) (Credit/No Credit) Internship experience in a school setting approved by the department. To be taken credit/no credit for a maximum of three semester hours applicable to the degree.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Acceptance by the educational internship site; completion of all CDS graduate coursework with the exception of other internships (CDS 5980) or thesis (CDS 5890); and a grade of B or better in CDS 5910, 5920 and at least four hours of CDS 5900.

    Credits: 9
  
  • CDS 5980 - Medical Internship.


    (Arr.-Arr.-9) (Credit/No Credit) Internship experience in a medical setting approved by the department.  To be taken credit/no credit for a maximum of three semester hours applicable to the degree.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Acceptance by the medical internship site; completion of all CDS graduate coursework with the exception of CDS 5990, CDS 5970; and a grade of B or better in CDS 5910, 5920 and at least four hours of CDS 5900.

    Credits: 9
  
  • CDS 5985 - Clinical Internship


    (Arr.-Arr.-9) (Credit/No-Credit) Internship experience in an off-campus clinical setting approved by the department such as early intervention sites, pediatric medical sites, schools, agencies serving developmentally-disabled children and adults, clinics or private practice, etc. To be taken credit/no credit for a maximum of three semester hours applicable to the degree.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Acceptance by the clinical internship site; completion of all CDS graduate coursework with the exception of CDS 5980, CDS 5970; and a grade of B or better in CDS 5910, 5920 and at least four hours of CDS 5900.

    Credits: 9
  
  • CDS 59001 - Advanced Clinical Practice I


    (Arr.-Arr.-4 to 5) Supervised work with a variety of speech-languagehearing disorders. Each course may be repeated once for a maximum of 5 semester hours in Advanced Clinical Practice.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Open to graduate level degree-seeking CDS majors or permission of the chair.

    Credits: 4 to 5
  
  • CDS 59002 - Advanced Clinical Practice II


    (Arr.-Arr.-4 to 5) Supervised work with a variety of speech-languagehearing disorders. Each course may be repeated once for a maximum of 5 semester  hours in Advanced Clinical Practice.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Open to graduate level degree-seeking CDS majors or permission of the chair.

    Credits: 4 to 5
  
  • CDS 59003 - Advanced Clinical Practice III


    (Arr.-Arr.-4 to 5) Supervised work with a variety of speech-languagehearing disorders. Each course may be repeated once for a maximum of 5 semester hours in Advanced Clinical Practice.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Open to graduate level degree-seeking CDS majors or permission of the chair.

    Credits: 4 to 5

Communication Studies

  
  • CMN 4750 - Contemporary Approaches to Mass Communication


    (3-0-3) Survey of legal procedures of broadcast law, a survey of audience analysis, the structure of mass communication audiences, propaganda, communication networks, social and self-regulation of the media, and current research.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CMN 2520 or graduate standing.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CMN 4760 - Theories of Human Communication.


    (3-0-3) An examination of contemporary theories and models.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CMN 4765 - Communication in Families.


    (3-0-3) An examination of communicative structure, function, and process among family members. The family system as a whole and major sub-systems (parent-child, siblings, spouses) are explored. Emphasis is on the role of communication in the construction, maintenance, and change of family relationships throughout the family lifecycle.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CMN 4770 - Television Criticism.


    (3-0-3) Students use a rhetorical base to analyze and evaluate television’s critics and programs. Lectures, discussions, selected viewings, papers, and examinations.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Senior Standing.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CMN 4800 - Voices of Democracy


    (3-0-3) Study of competing points of view on a series of critical issues of the Twentieth Century.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CMN 4820 - Political Communication.


    (3-0-3) This course examines the interactive role between public communications and politics. Students will study how communication is involved in the various aspects of campaigning for and fulfilling the duties of public office.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CMN 4850A - Topics in Computer Mediated Communication I


    (3-0-3) On Demand. A detailed examination of specific theories and practices related to communication technology. Specific topics will vary according to student demand, availability, and interest of faculty.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Completion of CMN 2010, 2020, 2030, 2040 with a grade of C or better, and CMN 2030, 3750 and 3752 or permission of instructor. May be repeated once with a change in course content.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CMN 4850B - Topics in Computer Mediated Communication II


    (3-0-3) On Demand. A detailed examination of specific theories and practices related to communication technology. Specific topics will vary according to student demand, availability, and interest of faculty.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Completion of CMN 2010, 2020, 2030, 2040 with a grade of C or better, and CMN 2030, 3750 and 3752 or permission of instructor. May be repeated once with a change in course content.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CMN 4919 - Public Relations Techniques.


    (3-0-3) Effective techniques of a public relations program including basic concepts and principles of the public relations profession, the roles and functions, planning, managing, and executing campaigns. Cross-listed with JOU. 4919.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    JOU 3302.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CMN 4920 - Case Studies in Public Relations Problems.


    (3-0-3) Public relations case problems in industry, business, labor, education, government, social welfare and trade associations; the application of public relations techniques.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CMN 4820 or permission of the department chairperson. Credit not granted for both CMN 4920 and JOU 4920.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CMN 5000 - Quantitative Research Methods


    (3-0-3) Graduate students will  learn to analyze and critique scholarly research. An introduction to basic quantitative research methods and procedures is included. Students are expected to conduct a research project. This course is required of all Communication Studies graduate students.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Graduate standing.


    Credits: 3
  
  • CMN 5010 - Rhetorical Theory.


    (3-0-3) A study of rhetorical theory from 465 B.C. to the present. This course is required of all Communication Studies graduate students.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CMN 5020 - Communication Theory.


    (3-0-3) An examination of major philosophical foundations in the study of human communication. Focus is on the role of paradigms in theory construction and the conduct of research. Contemporary issues in communication study are also addressed. This course is required of all Communication Studies graduate students.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CMN 5150 - Seminar Interpersonal Communication.


    (3-0-3) A detailed examination of specific theories in interpersonal communication. Specific topics will vary according to student demand, availability, and interest of faculty. May be repeated with a change in course content.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CMN 5160 - Seminar in Mass Media.


    (3-0-3) A theoretical study of aspects of Mass Communication requiring original research. Electronic media are emphasized. May be repeated once with a change in course content.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CMN 5170 - Seminar in Organizational Communication.


    (3-0-3) A detailed examination of specific theories in organizational communication. Specific topics will vary according to student demand, availability, and interest of faculty. May be repeated with a change in course content.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CMN 5180 - Seminar in Rhetoric.


    (3-0-3) A course devoted to evolving theories, issues and foci within the interdisciplinary field of rhetoric. May be repeated once with a change in course content.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  
  • CMN 5240 - Seminar in Teaching Speech.


    (3-0-3) Objectives: problems, methods, materials in teaching college speech. An evaluated teaching unit is required.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Nine semester hours in Communication Studies or permission of the department chair.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CMN 5510 - Interpersonal Communication


    (3-0-3) An exploration of current theory and research in interpersonal communication. Focus is on interpersonal communication structure and process within the context of differing relational types and communication episodes.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CMN 5520 - Social Interaction. (5620)


    (3-0-3) Practical application of major communication theories.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CMN 5530 - Intercultural Communication


    (3-0-3) Students investigate various theories and approaches to the study of communication and culture across a variety of contexts.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CMN 5610 - Media Criticism. (5330)


    (3-0-3) A study of various critical approaches to the analysis of the medium of television. Consideration will be given to various methodological approaches to the study of the historical, economic, political, cultural, and sociological impact of television.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CMN 5630 - Computer-mediated Communication


    (3-0-3) A study of current trends in computer technology in society and organizations. Included is the impact of Internet information and commerce upon worldwide communication. An orientation to relevant hardware and software is included. Cross-listed with JOU. 5630.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CMN 5700 - Public Relations


    (3-0-3) This course is an introduction to the major paradigms and conceptualization of public relations. It confronts the major theoretical issues that now characterize the field, with an emphasis on actual theories of public relations. It examines how theoretical
    approaches to public relations influence analysis, understanding and application of public relations strategy and message creation in contemporary society.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Graduate standing

    Credits: 3
  
  • CMN 5710 - Organizational Communication.


    (3-0-3) An examination of how communication creates different types of organizations and how these organizations in turn direct and control employees’ actions and communication.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CMN 5720 - Seminar in Public Relations.


    (3-0-3) Study of special topics in Public Relations. Practical applications of the principles of Communication Studies. May be repeated once with a change in course content.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CMN 5730 - Communication Training and Development.


    (3-0-3) An examination of how communication theories are used in the training environment. Emphasis is placed on the principles related to design, content, and delivery of programs that result in communication knowledge and skill development.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CMN 5820 - Rhetorical Criticism. (5310)


    (3-0-3) An examination in depth of the purposes, practices, models and applications of various analytical approaches to communication criticism.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CMN 5900 - Instructional Practicum


    (Arr.-Arr.-3) Students learn and apply pedagogy skills in a supervised setting.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Students must have completed 9 hours of CMN courses and maintain degree seeking status.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CMN 5901 - Advanced Instructional Practicum


    (Arr.-Arr.-3) Students learn and apply advanced and/or specialized pedagogy skills in a supervised setting.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Completion of CMN 5900 Instructional Practicum with a grade of “credit” (C).

    Credits: 3
  
  • CMN 5920 - Creative Project


    (Arr.-Arr.-3) (Credit/No Credit) Students engage in a project with an applied communication focus that reflects a thorough understanding of communication theory and research. NOTE: a maximum of six semester hours may be earned in a combination of 5920, 5950, 5990, and/or 5997.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CMN 5951 - Non-credit Thesis


    (0-0-0) The purpose of this course is to allow a graduate student to remain continuously enrolled and access services required to complete the thesis after completing the maximum number of hours of credit for thesis [5950], research [5900], and independent study [5990] in a thesis option.

    Credits: 0
  
  • CMN 5990 - Independent Study


    (Arr.-Arr.-1 to 6) The study of and report on a specific problem in speech. Student presents an individual study plan for researching history, theory, and/or practice of speech. Approval of the independent study plan must be obtained prior to enrollment. NOTE: A maximum of six semester hours may be earned in a combination of 5950, 5990 and/or 5997.

    Credits: 1 to 6
  
  • CMN 5991 - Non-Credit Independent Study


    (0-0-0) The purpose of this course is to allow a graduate student to remain continuously enrolled as an auditor and access services required to complete the degree after completing all degree requirements except for completion of examinations or other non-course capstone requirements. Candidates in thesis options use non-credit thesis (5951).

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Candidates must retain degree-seeking status and secure permission of the department chair or graduate coordinator.

    Credits: 0
  
  • CMN 5997 - Study Abroad


    (Arr.-Arr.-3 to 6) Special permission of the department. NOTE: A maximum of six semester hours may be earned in a combination of 5920 5950, 5990 and/or 5997.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of the Department Chairperson.

    Credits: 3 to 6
  
  • CMN 55001 - Techniques for Teaching Assistants in Speech Communication I


    (1-0-1) (Credit/No Credit) Supervised experience for graduate teaching assistants in Communication Studies.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Enrollment limited to Graduate Teaching Assistants in Communication Studies. Must be taken for both Fall and Spring semesters and may not be applied toward the degree in Communication Studies. May be repeated once for a combined maximum credit of 4 semester hours in CMN 55001, 55002, 55003, and 55004.

    Credits: 1
  
  • CMN 55002 - Techniques for Teaching Assistants in Speech Communication II


    (1-0-1) (Credit/No Credit) Supervised experience for graduate teaching assistants in Communication Studies.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Enrollment limited to Graduate Teaching Assistants in Communication Studies. Must be taken for both Fall and Spring semesters and may not be applied toward the degree in Communication Studies. May be repeated once for a combined maximum credit of 4 semester hours CMN 55001, 55002, 55003, and 55004.

    Credits: 1
  
  • CMN 55003 - Techniques for Teaching Assistants in Speech Communication III


    (1-0-1) (Credit/No Credit) Supervised experience for graduate teaching assistants in Communication Studies.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Enrollment limited to Graduate Teaching Assistants in Communication Studies. Must be taken for both Fall and Spring semesters and may not be applied toward the degree in Communication Studies. May be repeated once for a combined maximum credit of 4 semester hours CMN 55001, 55002, 55003, and 55004.

    Credits: 1
  
  • CMN 55004 - Techniques for Teaching Assistants in Speech Communication IV


    (1-0-1) (Credit/No Credit) Supervised experience for graduate teaching assistants in Communication Studies.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Enrollment limited to Graduate Teaching Assistants in Communication Studies. Must be taken for both Fall and Spring semesters and may not be applied toward the degree in Communication Studies. May be repeated once for a combined maximum credit of 4 semester hours CMN 55001, 55002, 55003, and 55004.

    Credits: 1
  
  • CMN 59401 - Creative Thesis I


    (Arr.-Arr. 3-6) Students engage in a capstone project with an applied communication focus that reflects a comprehensive understanding of communication theory and research.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    May be repeated once. A maximum of nine semester hours may be earned in a combination of 5920, 5940, 5950, and/or 5997.

    Credits: 3 to 6
  
  • CMN 59402 - Creative Thesis II


    (Arr.-Arr. 3-6) Students engage in a capstone project with an applied communication focus that reflects a comprehensive understanding of communication theory and research.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    May be repeated once. A maximum of nine semester hours may be earned in a combination of 5920, 5940, 5950, and/or 5997.

    Credits: 3 to 6
  
  • CMN 59501 - Thesis I


    (Arr.-Arr.-3-6) As arranged. (Credit/No Credit)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    May be repeated once. A maximum of nine semester hours may be earned in a combination of 5920, 5940, 5950, and/or 5997.

    Credits: 3 to 6
 

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