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ARCHIVED 2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
ARCHIVED 2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Information


 

College Student Personnel

  
  • CSP 683 - Internship I


    Internship I

    Credits: (1-3, R6)
  
  • CSP 684 - Internship II


    Internship II

    Credits: (1-3, R6)
  
  • CSP 685 - Internship III


    Internship III

    Credits: (1-3, R6)
  
  • CSP 693 - Topics in College Student Personnel


    Topics in College Student Personnel

    Credits: (1-3, R9)
  
  • CSP 695 - Seminar in College Student Personnel


    Seminar in College Student Personnel

    Credits: (3)

Communication

  
  • COMM 140 - Introduction to Mass Communication


    Survey of the history, function, and economics of the communication industry.

    Credits: 3
  
  • COMM 190 - A User’s Guide to the Mass Media


    Analysis of the practical, theoretical, historical, social and cultural contexts of mass media, the techniques they use, and the impact of those techniques. 3 Seminar.

    Credits: 3
  
  • COMM 201 - Foundations Communication


    Basic principles of communication skills and theory in interpersonal, small group, and public communication. (C3)

    Credits: 3
  
  • COMM 204 - Desktop Publishing


    The use of personal computers and peripherals to produce publications and promotional materials.

    Credits: 3, R6
  
  • COMM 215 - Organizational Communication


    Channels of oral communication in complex organizations and organizational influences on communication.

    Credits: 3
  
  • COMM 240 - Writing for Communication


    Review of writing principles and fundamentals; identifying elements of news, news values; familiarization with styles used in journalism, broadcasting, advertising, and public relations.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: ENGL 101.

    Credits: 3
  
  • COMM 254 - Radio Production I


    Practical course in the basics of digital audio production of radio commercials and programming elements for radio broadcasting.

    Credits: 3
  
  • COMM 255 - Television Production I


    Introduction to the elements of TV broadcasting and production technology, equipment and methodology.  Minimum of 15 hours lab time per semester.

    Credits: 3
  
  • COMM 260 - Introduction to Public Relations


    The study of the management function of controlling an organization’s communication with its publics.

    Credits: 3
  
  • COMM 283 - Radio Practicum I


    Practical experiences in radio station operations at WWCU FM. 

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Declared communication major; overall GPA of 2.5.

    Credits: 3
  
  • COMM 284 - Television Practicum I


    Practical experiences in television production.  Meets one hour per week with 75 hours of television studio or location activity required for the semester.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: COMM 255.

    Credits: 3
  
  • COMM 296 - Introduction to Professional Development


    Introductory professional development course for students interested in careers in the increasingly competitive communications industry.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Communication majors and minors, 2.75 overall GPA, or permission of department head.

    Credits: 3
  
  • COMM 300 - Foundations of Oral Communication


    Required of any undergraduate who receives two oral competence condition (OCC) marks.

    Credits: 3
  
  • COMM 301 - Interpersonal Communication


    Basic theory and skills in interpersonal communication including gender, nonverbal, listening, and interviewing skills.

    Credits: 3
  
  • COMM 302 - Reporting of Public Affairs


    Advanced reporting course on selected public affairs topics.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: COMM 240.  Communication majors and minors, 2.75 overall GPA, or permission of department head.

    Credits: 3
  
  • COMM 303 - Public Relations Writing


    Writing persuasive messages for selected audiences in public relations.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: COMM 204, COMM 240.  Communication majors and minors, 2.75 overall GPA, or permission of department head.

    Credits: 3
  
  • COMM 304 - Magazine and Feature Writing


    Writing feature material for newspapers and magazines.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: COMM 240.  Communication majors and minors, 2.75 overall GPA, or permission of department head.

    Credits: 3
  
  • COMM 305 - Sports Writing


    Fundamentals of sports reporting for print media.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: COMM 240.  Communication majors and minors, 2.75 overall GPA, or permission of department head.

    Credits: 3
  
  • COMM 307 - Advertising Writing


    Writing advertising messages for the media. 

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: COMM 240  Communication majors and minors, 2.75 overall GPA, or permission of department head.

    Credits: 3
  
  • COMM 312 - Small Group & Team Communication


    Techniques for participation in small groups, roles of group leader and participant, practice in problem-solving deliberation.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Communication majors and minors, 2.75 overall GPA, or permission of department head.

    Credits: 3
  
  • COMM 313 - Conflict Resolution


    Overview of the theories and applied techniques of conflict resolution; emphasis in acquiring specific conflict resolution skills in group, interpersonal, organizational, and intercultural contexts.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: COMM 150.

    Credits: 3
  
  • COMM 330 - News Reporting I


    Journalistic style writing for cross-platform news reporting in a digital journalism environment.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: COMM 240.  Communication majors and minors, 2.75 overall GPA, or permission of department head.

    Credits: 3
  
  • COMM 345 - Public and Mediated Speaking


    Principles of public communication skills as related to professional and mediated speaking.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: COMM 201 or equivalent and ENGL 202.  Communication majors and minors, 2.75 overall GPA, or permission of department head.

    Credits: 3
  
  • COMM 346 - Communications Ethics and Responsibilities


    The legal and moral responsibilities of communicators in the communication industry.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Communication majors and minors, 2.75 overall GPA, or permission of department head.

    Credits: 3
  
  • COMM 350 - Communication Theory and Criticism


    Survey of theoretical genres used across communication disciplines.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: COMM 150.  Communication majors and minors, 2.75 overall GPA, or permission of department head.

    Credits: 3
  
  • COMM 351 - Introduction to Television Studies


    Evaluative study of television in America as it has evolved from the 19th century to the present.  Perspectives include technology, production, regulation and social impact. 3 Lecture, 2 Lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ:  COMM 240.  Communication majors and minors, 2.75 overall GPA, or permission of department head.

    Credits: 3
  
  • COMM 352 - Writing for Broadcast


    Writing commercials, public-service announcements, station promotions, and short educational/ entertainment features for radio and television.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: COMM 240.  Communication majors and minors, 2.75 overall GPA, or permission of department head.

    Credits: 3
  
  • COMM 354 - Radio Production II


    Advanced course in digital audio production for the radio broadcasting industry including multi-track commercial and programming element production.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: COMM 254.  Communication majors and minors, 2.75 overall GPA, or permission of department head.

    Credits: 3
  
  • COMM 355 - Television Production II


    Continuation of COMM 255 with emphasis on production, editing, and related technical/ creative skills.  Minimum of 30 hours lab time per semester required. 

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: COMM 255.  Communication majors and minors, 2.75 overall GPA, or permission of department head.

    Credits: 3
  
  • COMM 365 - Public Relations Case Studies


    Analysis and critique of the theories, strategies and factors used in classic and contemporary public relations campaigns and programs.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: COMM 260.  Communication majors and minors, 2.75 overall GPA, or permission of department head.

    Credits: 3
  
  • COMM 383 - Radio Practicum II


    Advanced experiences in radio station operations at WWCU FM. 

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: COMM. 283.  Communication majors and minors, 2.75 overall GPA, or permission of department head.

    Credits: 3
  
  • COMM 384 - Television Practicum II


    Advanced practical experiences in television production. Meets one hour per week with 75 hours of television studio or location activity required for the semester.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: COMM 284.  Communication majors and minors, 2.75 overall GPA, or permission of department head.

    Credits: 3
  
  • COMM 385 - News Practicum I


    Editing, writing, producing news content for use in the on-campus news outlet (s). Content may include written/audio/video components. Meets 1 hour per week with 75 hours of news gathering and publishing activity required for the semester.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: COMM 240, 330.  Communication majors and minors, 2.75 overall GPA, or permission of department head.

    Credits: 3
  
  • COMM 400 - Crisis Communications


    Developing, following and evaluating a crisis communication plan, serving as crisis spokesperson, and communicating with the media and other publics during a crisis.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: COMM 345.  Communication majors and minors, 2.75 overall GPA, or permission of department head.

    Credits: 3
  
  • COMM 410 - The Rhetoric of Performance


    Overview of performance studies as an aspect of the communication discipline.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Communication majors and minors, 2.75 overall GPA, or permission of department head.

    Credits: 3
  
  • COMM 411 - Rhetorical Theory & Criticism


    Ancient and modern concepts and theories and application to rhetorical acts.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ:  COMM 201.  Communication majors and minors, 2.75 overall GPA, or permission of department head.

    Credits: 3
  
  • COMM 414 - Gender Communication


    An examination of the communication behavior of women and men in different contexts; existing communication differences dealing with self-perception, information processing, verbal and nonverbal coding, images of women and men.

    Credits: 3
  
  • COMM 415 - Intercultural Communication


    Introduction to the practical application of intercultural communication theory and skills needed to manage the multicultural workplace.  (P6)

    Credits: 3
  
  • COMM 416 - Communication Training and Development


    This course provides an introduction to the theory, methods, and techniques of communication training and development.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: COMM 150, COMM 345 and 6 hours of organizational or human communication classes.  Communication majors and minors, 2.75 overall GPA, or permission of department head.

    Credits: 3
  
  • COMM 417 - Advanced Professional Speaking


    Advanced principles of public communication skills as related to professional speaking.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: COMM 345.   Communication majors and minors, 2.75 overall GPA, or permission of department head.

    Credits: 3
  
  • COMM 430 - News Reporting II


    Finding sources of information, developing interview techniques, and writing news for digital journalism; emphasis on completing tasks under deadline conditions.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ:  COMM 330.  Communication majors and minors, 2.75 overall GPA, or permission of department head.

    Credits: 3
  
  • COMM 451 - Advanced Studies in Television Studies


    Advanced studies of the cultural impact of the technological and regulatory changes in the television industry during the late 20th century and early 21st century.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: COMM 351 or permission of instructor.  Communication majors and minors, 2.75 overall GPA, or permission of department head.

    Credits: 3
  
  • COMM 456 - The Business of Broadcasting


    Principles of operations management in radio, television, and cable at the local and network levels.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: COMM 254 and 255.  Communication majors and minors, 2.75 overall GPA, or permission of department head.

    Credits: 3
  
  • COMM 457 - Radio and Television Programming


    Techniques of programming for AM and FM radio; public and commercial television; cable and satellite operations.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: COMM 354 or 355.  Communication majors and minors, 2.75 overall GPA, or permission of department head.

    Credits: 3
  
  • COMM 458 - Broadcast Sales and Promotion


    Introduction to the skills involved in marketing and selling broadcast time and promotions.  The course includes the opportunity for professional radio marketing certification.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: COMM 254 or 255.  Communication majors and minors, 2.75 overall GPA, or permission of department head.

    Credits: 3
  
  • COMM 460 - Public Relations Campaigns


    Identification and analysis of organizational publics, the development of specific communication strategies to influence those publics, and the implementation and evaluation of those communication strategies.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: COMM 204, 260, 365, 303.  Communication majors and minors, 2.75 overall GPA, or permission of department head.

    Credits: 3
  
  • COMM 483 - Internship in Communications


    Work experience in the communication industry. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Completed 90 hours.  Communication majors and minors, 2.75 overall GPA, or permission of department head.

    Credits: 3, R9
  
  • COMM 485 - News Practicum II


    Editing, writing, producing news content for use in the on-campus news outlet (s). Content may include written/audio/video components.  One hour per week with 75 hours of news gathering and publishing activity required for the semester.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: COMM 385.  Communication majors and minors, 2.75 overall GPA, or permission of department head.

    Credits: 3
  
  • COMM 493 - Selected Topics in Communication


    Study in a special area of interest in communication.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Communication majors and minors, 2.75 overall GPA, or permission of department head.

    Credits: 3, R9
  
  • COMM 494 - Communication Projects


    Practical experience, performance, or research in the fields of broadcasting, broadcast sales, journalism, public relations, or related areas.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of instructor.  Communication majors and minors, 2.75 overall GPA, or permission of department head.

    Credits: 1-3, R6
  
  • COMM 496 - Seminar in Professional Development


    The development and evaluation of professional credentials for entry into the communication industry.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: COMM 296. Communication majors and minors, 2.75 overall GPA, or permission of department head.

    Credits: 1

Communication Sciences and Disorders

  
  • CSD 270 - Introduction to Communication Disorders


    Overview of speech-language-hearing disorders in children and adults.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CSD 272 - Fundamentals of Speech and Language Analysis


    Studies in the structural foundations of language and exploration of analytic tools for studying language and language disorders.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: CSD 270.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CSD 301 - Speech and Language Development


    Speech and language development in normal children; survey of procedures and tools used to study language development and acquisition.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 270 or equivalent.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CSD 302 - Communication Development and Disorders


    The developmental phases of content, form, and use of language; survey of techniques for use with language-disordered children; designed for nonmajors.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CSD 370 - Phonetics


    Study of sound feature production; phonetic transcription.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 270 or equivalent.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CSD 372 - Acoustics and Speech Science


    Principles and concepts in speech production and perception; techniques for acoustic analysis.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CSD 380 - Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech Mechanism


    Study of the anatomic structures involved in speech and their function in the speech process.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 270, 370, or equivalent.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CSD 421 - Measurement Practices in Communication Disorders


    Examination of formal and informal testing procedures used in evaluating children and adults with suspected communication disorders.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CSD 450 - Introduction to Audiology


    Fundamentals of audiology; the physics of sound and its measurement; aural anatomy, physiology, etiology, and pathology.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 372 or equivalent.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CSD 451 - Introduction to Sign Language I


    An introduction to sign. Basic vocabulary (expressive and receptive) and cultural information.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CSD 452 - Introduction to Sign Language II


    A continuation of introduction to sign language. Additional vocabulary (expressive and receptive) and cultural information.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 451 or equivalent.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CSD 470 - Speech-Language Disorders in Adults


    A survey course of communication and swallowing disorders in adults following brain injury.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 301, 370, 372, 380, or permission from instructor.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CSD 472 - Aural Rehabilitation


    Acoustic and visual components of speech; amplification and training procedures.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 301, 370, 372, or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CSD 477 - Speech-Language Disorders in Children


    Analysis of childhood language and speech disorders; evaluation and implementation of treatment approaches.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 301, 370, 372, and 380.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CSD 478 - Fluency and Voice Disorders


    A survey of theory, assessment, and treatment of fluency disorders and voice disorders in children and adults.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 301, 370, 372, 380, or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CSD 479 - The Clinical Process


    Orientation to the roles and responsibilities of clinicians in the practice of speech-language pathology and audiology.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 301, 370, 372 and 380, or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CSD 494 - Topics in Communication Disorders


    Topics in Communication Disorders

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of instructor

    Credits: (1-3, R6)
  
  • CSD 594 - Topics in Communication Disorders


    Topics in Communication Disorders

    Credits: (1-3, R6)
  
  • CSD 620 - Infant Toddler Communication


    Infant Toddler Communication

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CSD 630 - Professional Issues in Communication Sciences and Disorders


    Professional Issues in Communication Sciences and Disorders

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CSD 640 - Voice Disorders


    Voice Disorders

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CSD 642 - Research in Communication Disorders


    Research in Communication Disorders

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CSD 648 - Language Disorders - School Age


    Language Disorders - School Age

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CSD 662 - Articulation and Phonological Disorders


    Articulation and Phonological Disorders

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CSD 668 - Language Disorders–Preschool


    Language Disorders–Preschool

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CSD 670 - Fluency Disorders


    Fluency Disorders

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CSD 672 - Language Disorders in Adults


    Language Disorders in Adults

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CSD 673 - Neurogenic Speech Disorders


    Neurogenic Speech Disorders

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CSD 674 - Diagnostics


    Diagnostics

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CSD 677 - Dysphagia


    Dysphagia

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CSD 678 - AAC Assessment and Intervention


    AAC Assessment and Intervention

    Prerequisites & Notes
        

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CSD 681 - Independent Study-Master’s Project


    Independent Study-Master’s Project

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CSD 683 - Clinical Practicum


    Clinical Practicum

    Credits: (1-3, R15)
  
  • CSD 699 - Thesis


    Thesis

    Credits: (3, R6)
  
  • CSD 779 - Continuing Research—Non-Thesis Option


    Continuing Research—Non-Thesis Option

    Credits: (1, R10)
  
  • CSD 793 - Topics in Severe Disabilities I


    Topics in Severe Disabilities I

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CSD 794 - Topics in Severe Disabilities II


    Topics in Severe Disabilities II

    Credits: (3)
  
  • CSD 799 - Continuing Research—Thesis Option


    Continuing Research—Thesis Option

    Credits: (2, R24)

Computer Information Systems

  
  • CIS 110 - Introduction to Computer Information Systems


    Introductory computer concepts including a brief history of computers and terms, the Windows operating system, browsers and the Internet, and microcomputer applications tools. Not open to students seeking the B.S.B.A. degree.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CIS 195 - The Information Society at Work


    The impact of computer and telecommunications technologies on the way we work; special focus on the individual, organizational, and societal impacts of remote work arrangements.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CIS 235 - Foundations of Information Technology


    Architecture of modern computer systems including peripherals; data communications and networking with fault-tolerant computing; language transition; operating systems software, and utilities.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CIS 240 - Business Applications Development I


    Application of programming principles in business; flowcharting, coding, documentation, and testing; computer architecture and data representation.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CIS 251 - Managing Enterprise Information Systems


    An introduction into enterprise information systems and how they are used to assist businesses and organizations achieve their mission and gain a competitive advantage.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CIS 253 - Database Theory, Practice and Application Development


    Theory of database design, best practices and application development to aid good decision making while solving business problems.

    Credits: 3
 

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