2014-2015 Graduate Course Catalog 
    
    May 02, 2024  
2014-2015 Graduate Course Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses


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Communications

  
  • COM 527 - International Communications

    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Communication of news and opinion among nations and under varying types of social, political, and economic systems. Roles of mass media, news agencies, governments, and communications systems. Offered at SU Abroad Centers in London and Strasbourg.
  
  • COM 600 - Selected Topics

    1-3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
    Repeatable
  
  • COM 601 - Thesis Design

    3 credit(s) Only during the summer
    All aspects of designing master’s thesis research. Students write proposals that include introductory, literature review, and methodology chapters. Practical matters associated with successful completion of a thesis. Minimum of 18 credits completed in the Media Studies program.
  
  • COM 605 - Quantitative Methods for Mass Communications Research

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Philosophical and practical implications of quantitative research. Application of survey research, experiments and content analysis to mass communications research. Statistical analysis and use of statistical software. Students conduct primary research.
  
  • COM 606 - Qualitative Methods for Mass Communications Research

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Philosophical and practical implications of qualitative research. Application of textual analysis, in-depth interviews, and focus groups to mass communications research. Analysis of qualitative data and writing of research results. Students conduct primary research.
  
  • COM 637 - Historical Methods in Mass Media

    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Seminar in media problems explored via qualitative-historiographic research techniques. For students writing theses, planning for research and teaching, or planning specialized careers in investigative reporting.
  
  • COM 646 - Media and Diversity

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Analysis of contemporary media processes as they relate to race, ethnicity, class, gender, and sexual orientation.
  
  • COM 647 - Applied Media Research

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Application of communications research techniques to specific problems of broadcasting, advertising, newspapers, magazines, and public relations. Individual and group projects.
  
  • COM 660 - Readings/Mass Communications

    1-3 credit(s) Every semester
    Reading course for master’s candidates. Close supervision by instructor. Covering examination and grade required. Assigned readings.
    Repeatable 5 time(s), 6 credits maximum
  
  • COM 670 - Experience Credit

    1-6 credit(s) Every semester
    Participation in a discipline or subject related experience. Student must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Permission in advance with the consent of the department chairperson, instructor, and dean. Limited to those in good academic standing.
    Repeatable
  
  • COM 688 - Origins of Contemporary Media Issues

    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Historic origins and development of current issues in mass communications, involving the structure and function of the media.
  
  • COM 690 - Independent Study

    1-6 credit(s) Every semester
    Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.
    Repeatable
  
  • COM 698 - Media Law

    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Problems in media law, including libel, privacy, fair trial/free press, obscenity.
  
  • COM 700 - Selected Topics

    1-3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
    Repeatable
  
  • COM 701 - Proseminar for Graduate Study

    0 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Required for all first-year Ph.D. and media studies master’s students. Topics to include academic integrity, research resources, faculty research. Specific focus to vary annually.
  
  • COM 740 - Topics in Research Communication

    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Problems that grow out of experiences of professional workers in communications, or problems that will prepare students for work in highly specialized fields. Particularly for students who have had NEW 615.
    Repeatable 1 time(s), 6 credits maximum
  
  • COM 746 - Techniques of Communications Research

    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Concepts and techniques of communications research. How the techniques developed and how they have been applied. Newspaper, magazine, and public relations fields.
  
  • COM 755 - Communications Theory

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Application of information theory to mass communications problems. Nature of the communications process in groups and between mass media and audiences. Contribution of theoretical concepts to solving specific problems.
  
  • COM 777 - Seminar in Media Effects

    3 credit(s) Odd academic yr e.g. 2007-8
    Course examines research and theory on media effects as well as problems associated with conducting effects research. Focus is primarily on social scientific approaches to media effects. Students are expected to conduct original research.
  
  • COM 788 - Theories of Media Content

    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Influences on media content over five levels of analysis: individual, media routines, organizational, social institutions, and social systems. Seminar participants are responsible for leading discussions and writing a theoretical paper.
  
  • COM 800 - Selected Topics

    1-3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
    Repeatable
  
  • COM 806 - Advanced Survey Research Methods

    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Seminar provides hands-on experience with a telephone survey and discussion of other survey methods. Students design their research studies, using data collected from the common survey, and write quantitative research papers.
  
  • COM 807 - Content Analysis Research Methods

    3 credit(s) Odd academic yr e.g. 2007-8
    Quantitative content analysis designs and methods. Students are required to propose and complete a quantitative research paper. Students are encouraged to submit their papers to academic conferences.
  
  • COM 990 - Readings: Doctorate

    1-6 credit(s) Every semester
    Undifferentiated program for individualized study for students working for doctorate.
    Repeatable 1 time(s), 12 credits maximum
  
  • COM 997 - Masters Thesis

    1-6 credit(s) Every semester
    Repeatable
  
  • COM 999 - Dissertation

    1-18 credit(s) Every semester
    Repeatable 17 time(s), 18 credits maximum

Counseling

  
  • COU 585 - General Counseling Methods

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    For non-majors, introduces students to fundamental components of the practice of counseling for application in a variety of professional settings. This course cannot be used to waive a required course for a master’s program in Counseling and Human Services.
  
  • COU 600 - Selected Topics in Counseling

    1-3 credit(s)
    Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
    Repeatable
  
  • COU 612 - Introduction to Professional Counseling

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    The historical development of counseling, legal and ethical issues, professional identity, and professional counseling roles and practices in various settings.
  
  • COU 614 - Group Work in Counseling

    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Principles of group dynamics, group developmental stage theory, leadership styles, and group leadership methods, with a focus on the integration of practice and theory in multiple group contexts. Course includes student participation in a within-class group experience. Permission of instructor.
  
  • COU 624 - Theories of Counseling

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Counseling theories: their psychological assumptions, the therapeutic process inherent in each, and the expected outcomes of successful counseling.
  
  • COU 626 - Social and Cultural Dimensions of Counseling

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Theory and research related to counseling persons of different cultural identities. A broad definition of cultural as premise for increasing student awareness and knowledge of how culture affects the counseling process.
  
  • COU 628 - Life-Span Human Development

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Developmental theory and research pertaining to change and consistency across the lifespan. Focus on the facilitation of human development for persons of varying background and experience. Application of developmental principles to counseling practice.
  
  • COU 642 - Career Development

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    The meaning of work for individuals and within cultural contexts; theories of career development; using computers in career couseling; vocational decision making; and career counseling strategies for working with diverse populations including persons with disabilities.
  
  • COU 644 - Counseling Prepracticum

    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Introduction to counseling skills and techniques, including assessment, relationship building, goal setting, and therapeutic intervention. Extensive use of video and audio taping of role-played counseling interactions. Permission of instructor.
  
  • COU 645 - Counseling Prepracticum II: Advanced Multicultural Counseling Skills

    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Clinical and case conceptualization skills for working with diverse populations. Race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, ability, and religion, with focus on applicability for counseling practice.
    PREREQ: COU 644  AND COU 626 
  
  • COU 646 - Assessment in Counseling

    3 credit(s) Only during the summer
    Analysis and interpretation of selected interest and personality tests, as well as assessment environments. Synthesis of comprehensive case data and report writing in educational, vocational, and general counseling. Assessment of individuals and families.
  
  • COU 651 - Crisis Counseling

    3 credit(s) Only during the summer
    Review of the theory, history and practice of crisis counseling. Emphasis is placed on the study of techniques and interventions appropriate for use in a variety of crisis situations.
  
  • COU 672 - Counseling Children and Adolescents

    3 credit(s) Only during the summer
    Specialized knowledge, skills, and awareness necessary for counseling children and adolescents within individual, group, and family counseling modalities. Developing a therapeutic relationship and implementing effective interventions.
  
  • COU 675 - Substance Abuse Counseling

    3 credit(s) Only during the summer
    Biological, psychological, and social factors contributing to chemical dependency. Overview of different theoretical approaches to substance abuse counseling. Discussion, demonstration, and practice of counseling strategies for prevention and intervention.
  
  • COU 700 - Selected Topics in Counseling

    1-3 credit(s)
  
  • COU 723 - Psychological, Social, and Cultural Aspects of Disability

    3 credit(s) Odd academic yr e.g. 2007-8
    Crosslisted with: DSP 723 
    Survey of the psychological, social, and cultural dimensions of disability with a focus on implications of social construction of disability for the adjustment of persons with disabilities in educational, rehabilitation, and community settings.
  
  • COU 727 - Foundations of Mental Health Counseling

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Roles, functions, and contexts for mental health counselors working in community agencies. A review of dimensions, interventions, and characteristics of agencies serving diverse populations. Foundations of mental health consultation, prevention, and program evaluation.
  
  • COU 729 - The Counselor in the Schools

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Roles and functions of school counselors. Analysis of the history, development, implementation and evaluation of school counseling programs, K-12.
  
  • COU 749 - Leadership and School Counseling Program Implementation

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Critical issues in schools. Implementation of comprehensive K-12 developmental school counseling program: models, strategies, and interventions to work effectively as school counselors at different school levels. School counseling majors only.
    PREREQ: COU 729  AND
    COREQ: COU 750  OR COU 790 
  
  • COU 750 - Practicum in Counseling

    3 credit(s) Every semester
    A one-semester, 100-hour, clinical placement to advance the student’s counseling skills. Video or audio taping at the practicum site is required for supervision. Students receive weekly individual and group supervision on campus.
    PREREQ: COU 624  AND COU 644 
    Repeatable 1 time(s), 6 credits maximum
  
  • COU 758 - Research Methods

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Methods, strategies, and issues related to research. Includes evaluating knowledge claims, quantitative and qualitative research designs, statistical analyses, and research ethics. Critical review of the professional literature for application to professional practice.
  
  • COU 790 - Internship in Counseling

    3-6 credit(s) Every semester
    A supervised field placement in a school, agency, college, or rehabilitation setting during which students assume the varied roles of counselor. Weekly individual supervision and group supervision are required. Internships must meet all accreditation guidelines.
    PREREQ: COU 750 
    Repeatable 1 time(s), 6 credits maximum
  
  • COU 800 - Selected Topics

    1-3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
    Repeatable
  
  • COU 860 - Advanced Practicum in Counseling

    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Supervised counseling experience for doctoral students. Intended to expand skill sets and level of ability through involvement in complex and diverse counseling situations Empirically supported treatment is emphasized.
    Repeatable 1 time(s), 6 credits maximum
  
  • COU 872 - Advanced Theory and Practice in Group Work

    3 credit(s) Odd academic yr e.g. 2007-8
    An advanced graduate course that reviews seminal contributions to group work as well as current research trends. Includes supervised experience in facilitating personal growth groups. Permission of instructor.
  
  • COU 874 - Theory and Practice of Clinical Supervision

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Major conceptual approaches, methods, and techniques; evaluation; and ethical and legal issues. Strategies for working with supervisees representing diverse backgrounds, developmental levels, and learning styles. Supervised practice opportunities included.
    Repeatable 1 time(s), 6 credits maximum
  
  • COU 876 - Seminar in Ecological Counseling

    3 credit(s) Odd academic yr e.g. 2007-8
    Client issues as embedded within multiple and interrelated systems, including political and economic structures. Facilitates pedagogic technological competence; Permission of instructor.
  
  • COU 878 - Seminar in Counseling Theory

    3 credit(s) Even Academic Yr e.g. 2004-5
    Examines psychological theory construction, compares various theoretical formulations of the counseling process, and emphasizes participants’ critical analysis of how such theories relate to one’s personal theoretical orientation and counseling practice. Theories representing distinct literatures within counseling are included. Permission of instructor.
  
  • COU 882 - Seminar in Professional Issues

    3 credit(s) Even Academic Yr e.g. 2004-5
    Designed for advanced graduate students, this course explores key issues currently faced by counselors, supervisors, and counselor educators. Topics are identified through a review of current professional literature.
  
  • COU 886 - Multivariate Research Methods

    3 credit(s) Odd academic yr e.g. 2007-8
    Crosslisted with: EDU 886 
    Discussion and critique of multivariate research methods, designs, and strategies as applied in contemporary educational research. Practical applications in multivariate research design, implementation, and interpretation of data.
  
  • COU 910 - Doctoral Research Seminar

    0-3 credit(s) Every semester
    Issues related to identifying research questions, research design, implementation, dissemination, and review. Specific topics to be discussed are determined jointly by faculty and students to ensure relevance to research development needs of participants. May not be repeated for credit.
    Repeatable 2 time(s), 9 credits maximum
  
  • COU 950 - Doctoral Internship

    0-6 credit(s) Every semester
    Students must be engaged in internship experiences involving counseling, clinical supervision, and teaching over the course of their doctoral study. Individual and group supervision are required as part of internship.
    Repeatable 3 time(s), 12 credits maximum

Computational Science

  
  • CPS 504 - Introduction to C++

    3 credit(s)
    Object oriented programming in C++: classes, derived classes, data abstraction, inheritance, and access control. Substantial programming assignments. For students not majoring in computer science.
    PREREQ: CPS 196
  
  • CPS 506 - Introduction to C

    3 credit(s)
    Programming in C: data types, control structures; the preprocessor; arrays and pointers. Substantial programming assignments. For students in computer science.
  
  • CPS 621 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics

    4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Programming-oriented introduction to fundamentals in statistics and probability; elementary statistics, graphical and numerical representation; probability distributions; tests and confidence intervals; regression, and correlation. CPS 621 adds Journalism applications of statistical methods.
  
  • CPS 640 - Tpcs:Ntwkng&Multimed Appl

    3 credit(s)
    Current topics in networking and multimedia applications. Topics may include advanced networking solutions, performance issues and design of multimedia delivery systems, and integration of distributed multi-media software.
    Repeatable
  
  • CPS 681 - Explorations in Computing and Programming

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    A project-focused study in core computing concepts. Implementation and synthesis of the concepts via scripting, programming, and IDEs, focusing on large distributed data. Utilize computing as an “amplifier” for journalism. Basic programming experience recommended.
  
  • CPS 688 - Algorithms for Computational Journalism

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    A hands-on approach to algorithms for computational journalism. Collaborative filtering, graphical algorithms, visualization of information, searching, and document ranking, and optimizations. Focus on Internet-based programming and database-oriented client-server model.
  
  • CPS 690 - Independent Study

    1-6 credit(s)
    In-depth exploration of a problem or problems. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor or instructors and the department.
    Repeatable
  
  • CPS 782 - Capstone Project Course for Computational Journalism

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Jointly taught by computer science and journalism instructors. Students are asked to submit a major project proposal in computational journalism.
    COREQ: CIS 668  OR IST 664 

Communication and Rhetorical Studies

  
  • CRS 514 - Language & Meaning

    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Analysis of language and social interaction in various contexts; language and social identity.
  
  • CRS 531 - Advances in Interpersonal Communication

    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Introduction to contemporary theories and research in the field of interpersonal communications; array of theoretical models and research exemplars.
    PREREQ: CRS 331
  
  • CRS 532 - Family Communication

    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Examination of communication processes which constitute and reflect family functioning. Power and conflict, predictable and unpredictable stress, paradoxes and double binds, family life cycle, and communication competence. Permission of Instructor.
  
  • CRS 535 - Communication & Community

    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Examines current concepts of interpersonal communication and their historical development. Demonstrates how interpersonal communication influences and is influenced by community contexts.
    PREREQ: CRS 331
  
  • CRS 538 - Advances in Organizational Speech Communication

    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Concepts and theoretical perspectives. Organizational dynamics; communication issues and problems. Permission of Instructor.
    PREREQ: CRS 338
  
  • CRS 545 - Issues in Argumentation

    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Emerging perspectives of the field theory of argument, constructivist approaches, cognitive approaches, against traditional models of argumentation. Permission of Instructor.
    PREREQ: CRS 334
  
  • CRS 546 - Seminar in Legal Communication

    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Legal communication as it defines a field-dependent context for argumentation. Variables which inform legal argument from the field of communication including nonverbal, language, role, and environmental influences. Permission of instructor
  
  • CRS 551 - History of British Public Address

    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Public address as an influence in the political, legal, social, and religious history of England. Permission of instructor
  
  • CRS 552 - History of Rhetorical Theory

    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Overview of a variety of theories, from ancient to contemporary, and the factors that affect concepts of rhetoric in the culture of Western thought. Permission of instructor
  
  • CRS 553 - American Public Address

    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Public address as an influence in the political, social, legal, and religious history of America. Permission of instructor
  
  • CRS 567 - Rhetoric and Philosophy

    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Examines the quarrel between philosophy and rhetoric and the way it has affected the development of Western thought. Permission of instructor
  
  • CRS 568 - Rhetoric of Social Change

    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Through a critical examination of public discourses, the student’s critical understanding of the scope and function of rhetoric will be enhanced. Permission of instructor
  
  • CRS 600 - Selected Topics in Communication and Rhetorical Studies

    1-3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Selected topics that vary each semester.
    Repeatable
  
  • CRS 601 - Proseminar in Communication

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    An introduction to selected social science communication theories and research exemplars that define the study of contemporary communication.
  
  • CRS 602 - Empericial Research in Social Communication

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    A survey of quantitative and qualitative empirical research methods in the study of speech communication. Topics include experimental, survey, and qualitative designs, measurements, and techniques for data analysis.
  
  • CRS 603 - Contemporary Theories of Rhetoric

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    British, American, and Continental rhetorical thought in 19th and 20th centuries.
  
  • CRS 604 - Qualitative Communication Research Methods

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    A survey of qualitative research methods including logic, philosophy, innovations, and controversies in these methods.
  
  • CRS 605 - Communication and Cosmopolitan Studies

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Foundations of critical communication theory with focus on communication as a constitutive phenomenon. Social constructionist, feminist, postmodern, poststructural, historical perspectives on communication.
  
  • CRS 606 - Issues and Methods in Critical Communication Theory

    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Applications and methodological implications of critical perspectives and frameworks introduced in CRS 605. Critical methodologies and research strategies.
    PREREQ: CRS 605
  
  • CRS 614 - Communication, Power & Gender

    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Crosslisted with: WGS 615 
    Consideration of the ways in which communication structures power and gender relations. Reviewing Continental and North American literature on power, and feminist literature on gender, students study how communication produces social identities and hierarchies.
  
  • CRS 615 - Frontiers of Communications

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: CRS 315
    Focus given to communication demands from new technologies. Technology as a form of rhetoric, emphasizing the role of speech communication in the future including socio-cultural implications of technology. Additional work required of graduate students.
  
  • CRS 617 - Innovation in Communication and Rhetoric

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: CRS 317
    Understanding innovation as a communication and rhetorical phenomenon, and to identify how innovation emerges from different communication and rhetorical practices.
  
  • CRS 624 - Business Communication

    1.5 credit(s)
    Communication skills for oral presentations including effective public speaking, group presentation, committee reports, and critical assessments.
  
  • CRS 625 - Oral Communication Skills for Engineers

    3 credit(s)
    Instruction in effective presentational communication skills. The course includes the fundamentals of oral communication and their application and practice in different presentational contexts.
  
  • CRS 626 - Medieval and Modern Thories of Rhetoric

    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Theories formulated by medieval and modern rhetoricians. Decay of classical tradition in the Middle Ages. The Renaissance.
  
  • CRS 627 - Speechwriting

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: CRS 327
    Principles and practices of writing ceremonial and persuasive speeches for clients.
  
  • CRS 630 - Intercultural Communication

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: CRS 430
    Principles and applications. Approaches and issues pertinent to effective communication across cultures and in multicultural societies. Verbal and nonverbal patterns. Culture shock.
  
  • CRS 636 - Feminist Rhetoric(s)

    3 credit(s)
    Crosslisted with: CCR 636 , WGS 636 
    Double Numbered with: CRS 436
    Feminist rhetoric from both a historical and global context, utilizing both primary and secondary readings in order to gain a sense of breadth and depth in the field of feminist rhetoric. Additional work required of graduate students.
  
  • CRS 655 - Rhetorical Criticism

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Different perspectives of rhetorical criticism. Explicating the assumptions underlying different approaches to rhetorical criticism. Students learn and apply contemporary critical methods in the study of discursive practices.
  
  • CRS 670 - Experience Credit

    1-6 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Participation in a discipline- or subject-related experience. Students must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Limited to those in good academic standing.
  
  • CRS 683 - Rhetoric of Film

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: CRS 483
    Examination of how popular films and documentaries function rhetorically to reflect and construct social and political change.
  
  • CRS 690 - Independent Study

    1-6 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Guided independent reading, performance, and/or direction geared to interest and development of individual student. Permission of instructor
    Repeatable 5 time(s), 6 credits maximum
  
  • CRS 744 - African American Rhetorics

    3 credit(s) Even Academic Yr e.g. 2004-5
    Crosslisted with: CCR 744 
    Surveys African American discourse and its relationship to equality, resistance and participation. Examines philosophical concepts, political issues, discursive characteristics, traditions, theories, and histories of African American Rhetoric
  
  • CRS 745 - Research Seminar in Communication and Rhetorical Studies

    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Analyzing research studies; conducting a study to develop a methodology for graduate theses.
 

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