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COMM 420

This course is a professionally supervised experience within the communications field. Students will apply content learned in the classroom to professional experiences. Experiences are designed to be similar to those
experienced by new communication professionals. A minimum of 100 hours of experience is required for the two-credit version of this course, and 150 hours minimum is required for the three-credit version.

COMM 422

This course is designed to provide the student with exposure to cutting-edge digital hardware and software applicable to careers in the fast-changing communication field. The student will work off campus, under the supervision of a communication professional, on a service project serving the community. The student will present a portfolio at the conclusion of the experience.

COMM 440

As digital media and the internet become more and more common, scholars are examining how people use these technologies and for what purposes. This course will cover the emerging body of theory on new media processes and practices in the information age.

COMM 480

This advanced course is offered periodically to deal in depth with a particular subject or issue relevant to the field of communications, to pursue unique topics of interest to students, or make faculty research available for students as learning exercises.

COMM 490

This course requires a research paper demonstrating the ability to describe, analyze, synthesize, and draw significant conclusions on a contemporary communication issue. Detailed guidelines for the senior project are available from the Communications and Media Arts Program.

COMM 495

This course is an administrative placeholder used to record a student’s score on Comprehensive Exams (CR/NCR).

EDUC 203

This course is a study of human development from infancy through death. The course applies learning theory to life-span development to promote self-understanding and to provide preparation for working with individuals, families, groups, and communities. Must receive a grade of B- or better in order to take EDUC 242.