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  • 3.00 Credits

    This course provides a graduate-level overview and introduction to the discipline of organizational communication in a global world. Class readings and discussions will include topics such as organizational structure/process, rationality and decision-making, (sub)cultures and socialization, individual and collective identities, networks, leadership, teams, power/control, conflict, change, technologies, and ethics. Case studies from current events and guest speakers will be used to apply theoretical concepts to actual organizational life.
  • 3.00 Credits

    The study and application of professional communication in contemporary society is dynamic and ever changing. This course will provide students with opportunities to explore specialized topics in a seminar format. This course may be taken twice as elective credit with different titles and topics. Prerequisite:    MPC 6010
  • 3.00 Credits

    Effective strategic communication and planning is essential to any organization. This course helps students to understand and develop skills to create and manage internal and external messages for different situations, industries, and locations. Students prepare for effective strategic communication by asking and answering the right questions about the goals of the organization, its members, stakeholders and others who impact its operation, such as regulatory bodies. Effective strategic communication and its planning consist of the optimal use of people, budgets, tactical elements, and media in a chaotic, changing world.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Communication is at the center of any negotiation or mediation process. It is in and through communication that resolution becomes possible. This class will explore the key interpersonal skills that are central to managing the processes of conflict resolution and mediation competently.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Research skills are essential for answering questions and solving problems. This course reviews qualitative investigations in communication. In this course, students will learn to read, interpret, and critically evaluate qualitative communication research. Students will be exposed to qualitative concepts, research designs, and the fundamentals of conducting and analyzing research using interviewing, ethnography, constant comparative analysis, and content analysis. In addition, students will design and execute their own research study, which entails: an appropriate qualitative design, data collection, data analysis, and a formal research report. Prerequisite:    MPC 6010
  • 3.00 Credits

    Research skills are essential for answering questions and solving problems. This course reviews quantitative communication research methods, with an emphasis on survey design and statistical analysis, and explores vocational/professional applications of communication research. In this course, students will learn to read, interpret, and critically evaluate quantitative communication research reports. Students will be exposed to basic social science concepts, research designs, and the fundamentals of conducting and analyzing research. In addition, students will design and execute their own research study, which entails: a survey design, data collection, data analysis, and a formal research report. Prerequisite:    MPC 6010
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course teaches students the skills necessary to be effective data storytellers. Students taking this course will study the fundamentals of compelling data-driven storytelling and become familiar with associated Visual Communication tools. Moreover, students will learn how to detect and articulate the stories behind datasets and how to tell data stories in different ways for different audiences and stakeholders. Finally, students will sharpen their skills to evaluate data visualizations and visual analysis tools.
  • 3.00 Credits

    In this course students will begin their theses or projects under the direction and with the support of their faculty committees. They will write, present and have their thesis or project proposal approved. Prerequisite:    MPC 6010
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course will allow students to complete their workplace project or traditional academic thesis. Students will prepare, present and defend their projects or theses during this semester for review and approval. This course is repeatable for a total of 2 times for a total of 9 credit hours of which only 3 will apply to degree completion. Prerequisite:    MPC 6010
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course explores the process and methods of scientific inquiry and interpretation of research findings in athletic training. Students will gain familiarity with the major elements of research including literature review, quantitative and qualitative methodology, design, evaluation of research, statistical analysis, presentation of data, and ethical considerations. This course also provides an overview of statistics including descriptive and inferential statistics and one-way ANOVA. Students should have a basic understanding of conducting library and Internet information searches prior to taking this course.