• COMM 4890: Internship in Communication

  1.00 - 9.00 Credits

  Southern Utah University

  
  Provides the student with hands-on experience in advertising, news writing, editing, photography, publication layout and design, public relations, broadcasting, or social media creation and management under the direct supervision of a qualified professional communicator. Only three (3) credit hours may count toward the major. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Pass/Fail] Prerequisite(s): Instructor permission Repeatable for Add?l Credit? Yes - Total Credits: 12 Registration Restriction(s): Junior or Senior standing required
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• COMM 4930: Social Media Lab

  3.00 Credits

  Southern Utah University

  
  A course designed to provide professionally mentored, student-led experience in strategic communication, creating social media, public relations, and advertising campaigns for professional clients. (Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Prerequisite(s): COMM 1450 and COMM 2900 and COMM 3080 and COMM 3900 - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C- Registration Restriction(s): None Prerequisite:    COMM 1450 A COMM 2900 A COMM 3080 A COMM 3900
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• COMM 4980: Student Teaching

  3.00 Credits

  Southern Utah University

  
  Description unavailable. (Fall, Spring) [Pass/Fail] Registration Restriction(s): None
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• COMM 6000: Communication and Professional Development

  3.00 Credits

  Southern Utah University

  
  Students learn to successfully navigate graduate education, engage in research and professional activities, and prepare portfolios and resumes/CVs. Targeted to student needs at various stages in the program. (Fall - 1st Session, Spring - 1st Session, Summer - 1st Session) [Pass/Fail] Registration Restriction(s): MA in Professional Communication majors only
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• COMM 6010: Applied Communication Theory

  3.00 Credits

  Southern Utah University

  
  Using communication theory in real life. Introduction, research, and written articulation of both basic and advanced concepts of theories examining the role of applied and professional communication in human, organizational, social media, strategic, and mass media contexts. (Fall) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Prerequisite(s): Admission to program or Graduate Director permission Registration Restriction(s): MA in Professional Communication majors only
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• COMM 6020: Qualitative Communication Research

  3.00 Credits

  Southern Utah University

  
  Students learn the fundamentals of various qualitative and rhetorical research methods, with their associated theoretical bases and specific applications. These methods include 1) generic, metaphor, narrative, and Burkean criticism; 2) ethnography and participant observation; 3) semi-structured interviewing; and 4) grounded theory. Students have the opportunity to conduct and write up their own qualitative/rhetorical studies from the start (formulating research questions) to finish (interpreting the findings and drawing appropriate conclusions). (Fall) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Prerequisite(s): Admission to program or Graduate Director permission Registration Restriction(s): MA in Professional Communication majors only
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• COMM 6030: Quantitative Communication Research

  3.00 Credits

  Southern Utah University

  
  Students will use relevant statistics to summarize data and explain certain human behaviors. Focus is on matching appropriate statistical tests to a given situation and providing relevant interpretations rather than on calculating the numbers. Using the IBM SPSS statistics program, students will apply their knowledge to modern-day research and practical problems related to communication professions. (Fall) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Registration Restriction(s): MA in Professional Communication majors only
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• COMM 6040: Professional Writing and Presentations

  3.00 Credits

  Southern Utah University

  
  Students will strengthen and enhance writing and presentation skills with careful attention to advanced language use required in various professional communication contexts. Students will create training sessions, press releases, digital resumes, website, social media, and marketing materials to help organizations manage their public face as well as learn how to establish and maintain their personal professional image in various contexts. (Summer) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Prerequisite(s): Admission to program or Graduate Director permission Registration Restriction(s): MA in Professional Communication majors only
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• COMM 6110: Mediated Communication in Relationships

  3.00 Credits

  Southern Utah University

  
  The study of interpersonal communication through technology-mediated contexts. This course will explore the adoption, usage, and management of the new technologies people use to communicate and interact with each other, as well as examine how the different types of mediated communication technologies affect the communication process. (Fall - Even Years) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Prerequisite(s): Admission to program or Graduate Director permission Registration Restriction(s): MA in Professional Communication majors only
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• COMM 6120: Organizational Communication Strategies

  3.00 Credits

  Southern Utah University

  
  Students will explore communication strategy as well as leadership styles in various organizations by focusing on understanding culture, structure, practice, and decision-making. Emphasis will be placed on current theory, relevant research designs and methods, including the communication audit. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Prerequisite(s): Admission to program or Graduate Director permission Registration Restriction(s): MA in Professional Communication majors only
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