On Demand
A lower level course in a selected area of Applied Communication. Not for independent study. Additional fee may be required.

Credits: 1 to 4

Spring
Structure and function of communication in organizations with emphasis on concepts and principles needed for effective management of organizational communication processes.

Credits: 3

Spring
Advanced training in a student’s ability to perform informative, persuasive and entertaining speeches before audiences.

Credits: 3

Fall
Theoretical and applied studies in interpersonal and small-group communication, discussion, and leadership.

Credits: 3

Independent study for students who have completed a minimum of 24 hours with an overall B average.

Prerequisites & Notes:
approval of the Dean and the completion of a 2999 Independent Study form.

Credits: 1 to 4

Fall, Even
Survey of classical to contemporary bases of persuasion; practical application of skills in speeches and discussions on contemporary issues.

Credits: 3

Spring, Odd
This course examines theories, strategies, and tactics of conflict resolution. It focuses on collaborative negotiation and its growing use in interpersonal, corporate and judicial contexts.

Credits: 3

Fall
A study of the communication processes within the family, the extent to which they affect and are affected by the interdependence of family members and the role they play in regulating family cohesion and adaptability and generating family images, themes, boundaries, and biosocial beliefs.

Credits: 3

Spring, Even
Introduction to intercultural theory and application. Examines culture and communication in various situations such as interpersonal, small group and organizational contexts. The role of gender, ethnic cultural, co-cultural, and national identities in intercultural communication will be addressed.

Credits: 3

A training program providing students an opportunity to learn and work alongside professional practitioners in the field.

Prerequisites & Notes:
permission of instructor.

Credits: 38721

Fall, Odd
Introduction to rhetorical criticism with its application in a survey of the role of public speaking in American social, intellectual, political, and religious history from colonial times to contemporary times.

Credits: 3

Fall
An advanced course in applied communication. Students will demonstrate proficiency in selected communication projects.       

Prerequisites & Notes:
senior standing, permission.

Credits: 3

On Demand
An advanced course in a selected area of Applied Communication. Not for independent study.

Prerequisites & Notes:
junior standing.

Credits: 1 to 4

Fall, Even
Survey of dimensions of political communication, including advertising, news, political decision making, public opinion, and small groups.

Credits: 3

Independent study for juniors and seniors with at least a B average in Applied Communication.

Prerequisites & Notes:
approval of the Dean and completion of a 4999 Independent Study form.

Credits: 3

Spring
This course will introduce students to constructing effective stories for various delivery systems - print, electronic, personal, and public. Students will learn the basic elements and processes for applying words, pictures, and sounds for each of the delivery systems.

Credits: 3

Fall
An introduction to the various cornerstones of communication arts - telecommunication, strategic communication, applied communication, theatre arts, and news and information. The course segments will be team taught and focus on ethical responsibilities, critical thinking, leadership, creative development and interpretation, information gathering, and decision making. The course will also focus on the cornerstone principles for becomming a successful college student and beyond.

Credits: 3

Spring
This course will examine mass media and its effects on American society and culture. Students will be introduced to various media forms and content in order to examine public opinion, attitudes, and behavioral and social changes.


Credits: 3

Fall
Basic principles of interpretation with attention to analysis and preparation for oral performance of prose, drama, poetry and varied forms of group interpretation.

Credits: 3

Fall
This course will introduce students to traditional and electronic information gathering skills. Students will be introduced to basic social science research concepts and design, and they will receive an understanding of research methods. Students will be able to adapt information and research to the needs of intended audiences and to present research and information across various platforms of communication.

Credits: 3

Spring
Study and application of advertising, sales, marketing, promotion, and personnel issues related to the communication environment within corporations or organizations.

Credits: 3

Introduction to television production with emphasis in “hands on” experience with video equipment. Laboratory attendance required. Additional fee required.

Credits: 4

Fall
The fundamentals of radio and television announcing including appropriate techniques for use of microphones, recorders, and audio production. Additional fee required.

Credits: 3

On Demand
A lower level course in a selected area of Electronic Media Production. Not for independent study. Additional fee may be required.

Credits: 1 to 4

On Demand
This course will give the student an overview of the field of religious television and will emphasize ways in which video can be and is being used in creative ministry through the church. Additional fee required.

Credits: 3

Spring
This course will teach the student how to conceptualize and write for broadcast advertising and public relations.  It will emphasize the unique characteristics of the electronic media through practical experience projects. Additional fee required.

Prerequisites & Notes:
EMPD 1154 and EMPD 1203.

Credits: 3

Fall
Students will learn and apply the principles of field videography, audio, and editing in order to produce television segments. Additional fee required.

Prerequisites & Notes:
EMPD 1154 and EMPD 1203.

Credits: 3

Faculty directed student activity in electronic media.  Students may enroll for a maximum of three semesters. Additional fee required.   

Prerequisites & Notes:
permission.

Credits: 1

Basic overview of the elements of media production. Additional fee required.   

Prerequisites & Notes:
permission.

Credits: 1

Independent study for students who have completed a minimum of 24 hours with a B average.

Prerequisites & Notes:
Approval of the Dean and completion of a 2999 Independent Study Form.

Credits: 1 to 4

Fall
This course will teach fundamentals of computer-based media production. Additional fee required.

Prerequisites & Notes:
EMPD 2903 and successful completion of a competency based examination and a mandatory performance appraisal interview.

Credits: 3

Spring
This course is a follow-up to EMPD 1154 and offers the student exposure to the more advanced concepts in television production. Additional fee required.

Prerequisites & Notes:
EMPD 2903 and successful completion of a competency based examination and a mandatory performance appraisal interview.

Credits: 3

A training program providing students an opportunity to learn and work alongside professional practitioners in the field.

Prerequisites & Notes:
permission.

Credits: 1 to 4

Spring
This course will require students to apply a variety of production skills and software applications across communication platforms.

Credits: 3

Fall
A variety of projects will require students to apply creative, writing, and production skills learned from prerequisite courses. Additional fee required.

Prerequisites & Notes:
senior standing.

Credits: 3

On Demand
An advanced course in a selected area of Electronic Media Production. Not for independent study.

Credits: 1 to 4

Independent study for juniors and seniors with at least a B average in Electronic Media Production.

Prerequisites & Notes:
approval of the Dean and completion of a 4999 Independent Study form.

Credits: 1 to 4

On Demand
A lower level course in a selected area of news and information. Not for independent study.

Credits: 1 to 4

Fall
News story construction from simple leads to complete, accurate, complex stories, typically written from a specified set of facts. Basic skills course.

Credits: 3

Spring
Introduction to news sources, including library collections and public records; practice in interviewing and covering regularly assigned, as well as ad hoc news sources.

Prerequisites & Notes:
NISM 2053.

Credits: 3

Fall
Study and practice in writing, reporting, producing and interviewing fundamentals for radio and television news stories. Additional fee required.

Credits: 3

Preparation of copy, layouts, and photos for student newspaper. Student editors and reporters work under deadline schedule to publish a weekly newspaper. May be repeated up to five hours.

Credits: 0 to 1

Preparation of copy, layouts, and photos for student yearbook. Student editors will work under tight deadline schedule to accomplish tasks. May be repeated up to five hours.

Credits: 0 to 1

Independent study for students who have completed a minimum of 24 hours with a B average.

Prerequisites & Notes:
Approval of the Dean and completion of a 2999 Independent Study Form.

Credits: 1 to 4

Spring
Study and practice in packaging television news stories; spot news, features and investigative. Additional fee required.

Prerequisites & Notes:
EMPD 1154 and EMPD 1203, and successful completion of a competency-based examination and a mandatory performance appraisal interview.

Credits: 3

Spring
Emphasis on advanced, extended-assignment reporting and writing, typically from student-generated sets of facts. In-depth research, interpretive writing, and extensive interviewing.

Prerequisites & Notes:
NSIM 2063.

Credits: 3

January Term, Even
A course which addresses the basics of using computers and software for document production and publication. Students will learn to use appropriate software programs to write, format, edit and produce projects related to journalism, public relations and/or advertising.

Credits: 3

A supervised and evaluated work experience designed to supplement academic training with on-the-job training relevant to a career in news.    

Prerequisites & Notes:
permission.

Credits: 1 to 4

On Demand
An advanced course in a selected area of journalism. Not for independent study.

Prerequisites & Notes:
junior standing.

Credits: 1 to 4

Fall
An advanced course in a selected area of traditional journalism or electronic journalism. Students will be required to demonstrate competence in a variety of news projects.  Additional fee required.

Prerequisites & Notes:
senior standing and permission.

Credits: 3

Independent study for juniors and seniors with at least a B average in News and Information.

Prerequisites & Notes:
approval of the Dean and completion of a 4999 Independent Study form.

Credits: 1 to 4

On Demand
A lower level course in a selected area of Strategic Communication. Not for independent study. Additional fee may be required.

Credits: 1 to 4

Spring, Even
An introductory overview of public relations, including a study of the various publics, functions of the mass media, public opinion, research, publicity, ethics, and evaluation.

Credits: 3

Independent study for students who have completed a minimum of 24 hours with a B average.

Prerequisites & Notes:
Approval of the Dean and completion of a 2999 Independent Study Form.

Credits: 1 to 4

Fall, Odd
Advertising as the commercial component of the media, including its role in the marketing mix. Examination of advertising media and of various sized markets.

Credits: 3

Spring, Odd
Study, analysis and practice in writing news, publicity and promotional materials for print, online and broadcast media. Analysis and interpretation of content, appearance, writing and editing public relations documents, including brochures, newsletters, annual reports, correspondence and online publications.

Credits: 3

Fall
Research, planning, and preparation of a communications campaign for an organization.    

Prerequisites & Notes:
senior standing and permission.

Credits: 3

Fall, Even
A study of the operation and objectives of effective public relations using the case study approach. Emphasis is given to relating the management function of decision-making and policy formation to the communication process.

Prerequisites & Notes:
STCM 2323.

Credits: 3

On Demand
An advanced course in a selected area of Strategic Communication. Not for independent study.

Credits: 1 to 4

Independent study for juniors and seniors with at least a B average in Strategic Communication.

Prerequisites & Notes:
approval of the Dean and completion of a 4999 Independent Study form.

Credits: 1 to 4

Fall
Introduction to principles of dramatic art; consideration of elements of drama, dramatic structure, types and styles, evaluation and appreciation through study.

Credits: 3

Fall
This course will emphasize principles of acting at the beginning level. 

Credits: 3

Spring
Introduction to ballet techniques including barre, center floor and across the floor combinations. Open to all skill levels. Instructor will adjust to skill levels of students enrolled. Additional work will be required for two hours credit.

Credits: 1 to 2

Fall, Even
Introduction to jazz/tap styles and combinations. Open to all skill levels. Instructor will adjust to skill levels of students enrolled. Additional work will be required for two hours credit.

Credits: 1 to 2

On Demand
A lower level course in a selected area of Theatre. Not for independent study. Additional fee may be required.

Credits: 1 to 4

Spring, Even
While continuing an exploration of the use of body, voice, emotion, and intelligence as the basic craft tools of the actor, the focus of this course is an exploration of character and script analysis.

Prerequisites & Notes:
THEA 1253.

Credits: 3

Fall, Odd
Introduction to dance styles commonly used in musical theatre, including ballet, jazz, tap and character. Students will also learn basic dance combinations and choreography appropriate for auditions and performances. Additional work will be required for two hours credit.

Credits: 1 to 2

Fall
This course is a study of the basic techniques of directing with emphasis on script analysis, fundamentals of staging, and work with actors. The course will culminate in the scenes directed by the student.

Prerequisites & Notes:
THEA 1253.

Credits: 3

Spring, Odd
Study of costume design for the theatre, including varied design styles, rendering techniques, and construction methods. Laboratory attendance required.

Credits: 3

This course will introduce the student to basic application techniques of stage makeup and will cover advanced techniques including quick change applications, three-dimensional prosthetics. Additional fee required.

Prerequisites & Notes:
THEA 1183 or permission.

Credits: 3

Spring, Even
Play selection and activities suitable for preschool through fifth grade.

Credits: 3

Fall, Odd
Study of scenic design techniques for the theatre, focusing on various scenic styles with application in rendering, drafting, and construction. Additional fee required.

Credits: 3

On Demand
An insight introduction to the major theatre center of the western world. The course will explore London theatre history, current production trends and the non-traditional theatre.

Credits: 3

Faculty directed projects in theatre production. Students may be approved for multiple enrollments.

Credits: 1

Independent study for students who have completed a minimum of 24 hours with at least a B average in theatre.

Prerequisites & Notes:
approval of the Dean and the completion of a 2999 Independent Study form.

Credits: 1 to 4

Spring, Even
The purpose of this course is to survey significant acting styles which are prevalent in today’s theatre repertory. This course will culminate in a recital of performances illustrating each student’s level of acting proficiency.

Prerequisites & Notes:
THEA 2253.

Credits: 3

Fall, Odd
A survey of the development of theatre to Restoration.

Credits: 3

Spring, Even
A survey of the development of the theatre from the 18th century to the present.

Prerequisites & Notes:
THEA 1183

Credits: 3

Spring, Even
Study of lighting design for the theatre and television including an examination of various design styles and appropriate equipment.    

Prerequisites & Notes:
THEA 2803.

Credits: 3

Spring, Odd
The purpose of this course is to study the natural resources of the human voice as artistic resources for the performer.

Credits: 3

Fall, Even 
A study of scene painting for the theatre including an examination of various techniques, tools and supplies.

Credits: 3

Fall, Even
A survey course designed to provide a broad overview of the significant events, individuals, written work and performance experiences that have impacted the way in which theatre has been defined since 1968.

Credits: 3

A training program providing students an opportunity to learn and work alongside professional practitioners in the areas of acting, directing, design, stage management, theatre management, dramaturgy.

Credits: 1 to 4

On Demand
An advanced course in a selected area of Theatre. Not for independent study.

Prerequisites & Notes:
junior standing.

Credits: 1 to 4

Spring, Odd
Advanced study in directing with emphasis on interpretive and performance techniques, casting, rehearsal procedures, director-actor relationships, analysis and creation procedures, and related tasks.

Prerequisites & Notes:
THEA 2253 and THEA 2553.

Credits: 3

Spring, Odd
Play selection and activities suitable for middle school through high school.

Credits: 3

Spring, Odd
Through readings, discussions, and written assignments, students will increase their awareness and understanding of the major theories and theorists which have influenced theatrical practice in the western world.

Credits: 3

Fall, Even
The student will explore advanced techniques in scenic, lighting, makeup and/or costume design.

Prerequisites & Notes:
THEA 2603, THEA 2613, THEA 2803, and THEA 3623.

Credits: 3

Fall
With theatre faculty approval, students will select and successfully complete a project in one of the following areas: 1) Directing, 2) Acting, or 3) Design.

Prerequisites & Notes:
senior standing and permission.

Credits: 3

Independent study for juniors and seniors with at least a B average in Theatre.

Prerequisites & Notes:
approval of the Dean and completion of a 4999 Independent Study form.

Credits: 1 to 4