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This course introduces students to the theories, functions, and processes of planning media- and public relations campaigns in political, business, and non-profit contexts. Students will gain experience in working collaboratively to develop strategic communications plans and products.
Prerequisite: COM 220 Strategic Communication Writing

Group Dynamics is a course designed to introduce students to the experiential group dynamics process. An experiential group鈥檚 primary focus is on developing a student鈥檚 understanding of group-level processes and of his or her own behavior in groups. The method is essentially inductive, moving from specific group experience to general ideas about group processes. By drawing on their own resources, students attempt to come to terms with the task of becoming a group and increasing their understanding of group processes.

New Technologies in Communication is a course that will increase your knowledge of cutting-edge trends in both business and personal communication. You will learn about the advantages, dangers, and especially success strategies for using Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Blogs, Texting, Data Mashups, Skype, Podcasts, iPhone 3G, Photobucket, and more. You will learn how to write a resume that will get you past the latest ATS (applicant tracking systems), develop a Facebook page that will impress both friends and employers alike, use Flickr videos to communicate with both customers and employees, and blog for fun and profit. This course will serve as an introduction to students less familiar with the latest communication technology, while providing more advanced students with the opportunity to take their skills to the next level.

Prerequisite(s): ENG 176, ITG 149

With a focus on the current directions in mass communication theory, this course examines the effects of the mass media in areas such as attitude modification, role modeling, violence, and socialization. Using case studies, the theory and practice of public relations writing is introduced.

Prerequisite(s): SOC 161, PSY 160

鈥淗ip hop鈥� is a term for the art, music, dance, literature, identity, style, and politics stemming from the boroughs of New York City in the 1970s and 1980s. In this course, students will critically examine various components of hip hop and how they have impacted fashion, business, politics, and culture. Students will explore the relationship between these elements and society through the medium of hip hop. Students will trace the historical development of hip hop and investigate the power dynamics between hip hop practitioners and the wants and needs of corporate interests.

Prerequisite: ENG 176

Combining skills in writing, design, photography, and video, students will gain experience using contemporary technologies to communicate in a variety of social media contexts. Students will examine audience, purpose, and genre as the foundations for developing appropriate media strategies, and students will apply the strategies to use social media applications effectively.

This course provides an overview of legal and ethical issues pertaining to traditional print and broadcast media, as well as Internet communication and advertising. Students will review U.S. case law involving issues such as libel, privacy, copyright, censorship, and licensing, and will examine these issues from other cultural and legal perspectives. The course will also address ethical responsibilities of communication professionals. It is recommended that students complete a course in law or communication prior to enrolling in this course.

Prerequisite: ENG 176 Critical Writing II. It is recommended that students complete a course in law or communication prior to enrolling in this course.

Course enrollment is limited to juniors and seniors.

This course is designed to develop and enhance the student's oral and written skills in argumentation/debate and negotiation. Students will analyze and discuss the philosophical bases and principles of debating skills as they apply to a variety of social, business, interpersonal, and professional arenas. Some focus on negotiation, as a supplement to argumentation, will also be incorporated.

Prerequisite: COM-285

This course is designed to develop and enhance the student's oral and written skills in argumentation/debate and negotiation. Students will analyze and discuss the philosophical bases and principles of debating skills as they apply to a variety of social, business, interpersonal, and professional arenas. Some focus on negotiation, as a supplement to argumentation, will also be incorporated.

Prerequisite: COM-285

This course is designed to develop and enhance the student's oral and written skills in argumentation/debate and negotiation. Students will analyze and discuss the philosophical bases and principles of debating skills as they apply to a variety of social, business, interpersonal, and professional arenas. Some focus on negotiation, as a supplement to argumentation, will also be incorporated.

Prerequisite: COM-285

This course is designed to develop and enhance the student's oral and written skills in argumentation/debate and negotiation. Students will analyze and discuss the philosophical bases and principles of debating skills as they apply to a variety of social, business, interpersonal, and professional arenas. Some focus on negotiation, as a supplement to argumentation, will also be incorporated.

Prerequisite: COM-285

This course is designed to develop and enhance the student's oral and written skills in argumentation/debate and negotiation. Students will analyze and discuss the philosophical bases and principles of debating skills as they apply to a variety of social, business, interpersonal, and professional arenas. Some focus on negotiation, as a supplement to argumentation, will also be incorporated.

Prerequisite: COM-285

This course provides hands-on guidance in helping students assemble a digital portfolio in preparation for careers in strategic communication. Students may draw upon communications-related work acquired throughout the program as they develop, assemble, format, and organize a portfolio that showcases their strengths as professional communicators.
Prerequisites: COM 310 Strategic Communication Planning

Programming is not just about coding; it鈥檚 about solving problems and thinking logically. This course is a general introduction to coding in Python, one of the most popular and powerful programming languages. Step-by-step, you鈥檒l use functions, logic, loops, and libraries to take your ideas from concept to reality. By the end, you鈥檒l be able to create useful applications from scratch, but more importantly solve technical problems - a key skill for everyone.

This course teaches you to build data-powered software products. Building on fundamentals of Python programming, you鈥檒l learn how to build software that interacts with other software, stays up-to-date, and is something that people want to use and build on top of. In doing so, you鈥檒l master all the skills necessary to pursue advanced programming and app development.

Prerequisites: CS120

This course teaches you to build data-powered software products. Building on fundamentals of Python programming, you鈥檒l learn how to build software that interacts with other software, stays up-to-date, and is something that people want to use and build on top of. In doing so, you鈥檒l master all the skills necessary to pursue advanced programming and app development.

Prerequisites: CS120

Have you ever wondered how you鈥檇 manage without websites-no online banking, instant information, or social media? Fortunately, web development brings these essential services to life. In this course, you鈥檒l learn the fundamentals of web development, from HTML and CSS to JavaScript. You鈥檒l discover how to create visually appealing and interactive sites. By the end, you鈥檒l build responsive, user-friendly websites that captivate and engage users.

Prerequisite: CS121

Have you ever wondered how you鈥檇 manage without websites-no online banking, instant information, or social media? Fortunately, web development brings these essential services to life. In this course, you鈥檒l learn the fundamentals of web development, from HTML and CSS to JavaScript. You鈥檒l discover how to create visually appealing and interactive sites. By the end, you鈥檒l build responsive, user-friendly websites that captivate and engage users.

Prerequisite: CS121

In today鈥檚 world, no one is safe from cyber-attacks, but everyone can be prepared. This course will teach you how malicious actors use social skills and technology to facilitate cyber attacks and provide you with the tools and information you need to defend against those attacks. Whether you pursue one of the many available jobs in cybersecurity or just want to secure your own privacy, you'll learn how to make the Internet safer.

In today鈥檚 world, no one is safe from cyber-attacks, but everyone can be prepared. This course will teach you how malicious actors use social skills and technology to facilitate cyber attacks and provide you with the tools and information you need to defend against those attacks. Whether you pursue one of the many available jobs in cybersecurity or just want to secure your own privacy, you'll learn how to make the Internet safer.