Links to the various disciplines:

• Advertising (ADV)
• Communications (COMM)
• Journalism (JRN)
• Public Relations (PRL)
• Radio and Television (RTV)
• Communication Studies (CMST)

Communications (COMM)

COMM 190 Computer Basics (1) An introduction to basic computer usage and programs designed around common computer tasks and programs, such as QuarkXPress (document/page design), FrontPage (Web page design), PhotoShop (graphics and photography manipulation), or PowerPoint (speech presentation). Course can be repeated three times when students take course with different tasks and programs. No prereq. F, Sp

COMM 192 Introduction to Mass Communication (3) Presentation, lectures, and assignments designed to introduce students to the basic concepts of mass communication; to foster an understanding of the roles and functions of communication media in our society; to present concepts and principles of journalism (oral and written); and to prepare students to be intelligent users of media. Students who take COMM 193, 194, or 195 cannot take COMM 192. No prereq. F, Sp, Su

COMM 299 Special Topics in Communications (3) Topics will vary. Purpose of course is to cover topics which are not specific courses in the curriculum. Course may be repeated once if the topic is different from the one previously taken. No prereq.

COMM 494 Mass Communication Law and Ethics (3) A study of the special laws of libel, First Amendment problems, free press vs. fair trial, copyright, the Internet, ethical issues, and regulatory provisions that pertain to mass media. Prereq: junior standing. F, Sp, Su

COMM 495 Mass Communication Research (3) Theories and applications of research methods for the mass media including survey design, basic statistical procedures, sampling, and the reporting of data. Prereq: junior or senior standing. F, Sp

COMM 496 Media Ethics (3) Has changed to JRN 496...