2022-2023 Graduate Course Catalog 
    
    May 10, 2024  
2022-2023 Graduate Course Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Computer and Information Science

  
  • CIS 626 - Theoretical Foundations of Computer Science

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Computability and decidability, first-order logic, lambda calculus systems, program verification, semantics of programming languages, theory of language.
    PREREQ: CIS 607 
  
  • CIS 628 - Introduction to Cryptography

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s)
    Classical and public-key cryptography. Topics include classical cryptosystems and their cryptanalysis, RSA and other public key cryptosystems, pseudo-random sequences, zero-knowledge protocols, related ethical and social concerns.
    PREREQ: (CIS 477 OR CIS 675 ) OR (MAT 534  OR MAT 541 )
  
  • CIS 629 - Blockchain: Foundation and Applications

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest


    Crosslisted with: FIN 629

    Bitcoin principles, Blockchain foundation, peer-to-peer networks, distributed ledgers and blockchain programming. Programming-oriented topics include transactions, smart contracts, token applications, and efficiency. Domain applications include financial intermediaries, supply-chains and other emerging areas. Basic programming/scripting skills (e.g., python or javascript) are required.

     

  
  • CIS 631 - Compiler Design

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Development of the logical design of a compiler: lexical analyzer, parser, symbol table, error routines, code generator, and code optimizer. Analysis of formal algorithms for each component, description of overall compiler-construction techniques.
  
  • CIS 632 - Modeling Concurrent Systems

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Formal methods for specifying, modeling, and analyzing concurrent systems, and mathematical basis for such methods. Automated and semi-automated tools to apply these methods to analyze emergent behavior of computing related applications.
    PREREQ: CIS 607 /CSE 607 
  
  • CIS 634 - Assurance Foundations

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Crosslisted with: CSE 634 
    Foundational theory, concepts, and computer-assisted reasoning tools necessary for assurance. Topics include functional programming, theorem proving, and logic for reasoning about access control, security, and trust.
  
  • CIS 640 - Topics in Mobile Programming

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Crosslisted with: CSE 640
    Double Numbered with: CIS 440
    A variety of subjects surveyed or a particular subject in depth. Additional coursework required of graduate students.
    Repeatable 2 time(s), 9 credits maximum
  
  • CIS 645 - Graph Theory

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Crosslisted with: MAT 645 
    Fundamentals of graph theory and special topics including networks, matching, connectivity, planarity, and automorphism groups.
    PREREQ: MAT 531 
  
  • CIS 646 - Enumeration, Designs, and Matroids

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Crosslisted with: MAT 646 
    Generating functions, Polya enumeration, set systems, design parameters, finite projective planes, matroids.
    PREREQ: MAT 531 
  
  • CIS 651 - Mobile Application Programming

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Crosslisted with: CSE 651
    Double Numbered with: CIS 444
    Development of applications for different mobile devices. Creating effective user interfaces, efficient use of persisitent storage, network services, GPS, maps and sensors. Additional work required of graduate students.
  
  • CIS 652 - Building Assured Components

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: CSE 652 
    Development of system components with provable functional properties. Students gain hands-on experience walking the virtuous cycle of executable specifications, formal verification, and translation of specifications into a mainstream language.
    PREREQ: CIS 634 
  
  • CIS 655 - Computer Architecture

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Computer-architecture characteristics and their effect on the design and performance of programs. Price-performance tradeoffs, instruction set design, memory hierarchies, pipelining, storage systems, selected topics in parallel architectures. Architecture of specified computers.
    PREREQ: CIS 341
  
  • CIS 656 - Concepts in Concurrent Programming

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Introduction to concurrent programming. Programming-language features for expressing concurrent execution (processes), process communication, and process synchronization; methods of proving properties of concurrent programs, techniques for implementing concurrent systems.
    PREREQ: CIS 623 
  
  • CIS 657 - Principles of Operating Systems

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Design and implementation of operating systems. Process and memory management, resource scheduling, synchronization, file system management, I/O and kernel services and structuring.
    PREREQ: CIS/CSE 486
  
  • CIS 661 - Logic Programming 1

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Formal logic as a programming language. Use of theorem prover as interpreter for programming languages, particularly Horn clause systems. Representation of problem transformations of programs. Applications, including natural-language processing, database representation, and query and expert systems; extensions of Horn clause formalisms.
  
  • CIS 663 - Biometrics

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Foundational principles, concepts, and the formulation of algorithms used in biometrics. Analysis of fingerprint, face, gait, keystrokes, etc. Pattern recognition approach to design and analysis of biometric systems. Security of biometric systems.
  
  • CIS 665 - Computer Vision

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Odd academic yr e.g. 2007-8
    Image formation, edge detection, filtering, stereo vision, surface orientation. Optical flow, boundary detection, region growing, texture, motion analysis, representation of two- and three-dimensional objects. Knowledge representation issues for computer vision.
  
  • CIS 666 - Expert Systems

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Crosslisted with: CSE 683 
    Production rules, forward/backward chaining, Rete algorithm, structured objects, introduction to an expert system language/shell, probabilistic inference networks, fuzzy logic, knowledge acquisition, and explanation generation. Programming project or term paper required.
  
  • CIS 667 - Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Crosslisted with: CSE 684 
    Double Numbered with: CIS 467
    Knowledge representation, production systems, search algorithms, game playing, uncertainty handling, learning, automated reasoning, computer vision, and natural language processing. Programming project or term paper required for CIS 667, not for CIS 467.
  
  • CIS 668 - Natural Language Processing

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Crosslisted with: IST 664 
    Double Numbered with: CIS 468
    Linguistic and computational aspect of natural language processing technologies. Lectures, readings, and projects in the computational techniques required to perform all levels of linguistic processing of text. Additional work required of graduate students.
  
  • CIS 669 - Data Science Capstone

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Capstone course for MS in Data Science students. Focus on solving real-world and industry-inspired problems and generating professional data products.
    PREREQ: CSE 581 AND MAT 695
  
  • CIS 671 - Introduction to the Theories of Computation and Complexity

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s)
    Graduate- level survey of regular languages, finite state machines, elementary theory of computation, classification of unsolvable problems, elementary computational complexity theory, NP-completeness, and related notions.
    PREREQ: CIS 607 
  
  • CIS 672 - Mathematical Logic I

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s)
    First order logics and interpretations. Godel-Henkin completeness theorem, Herbrand’s Theorem, compactness theorem, and the Lowenheim-Skolem Theorem. Basic model theory with applications to the theory of fields. Categoricity in power.
  
  • CIS 675 - Design and Analysis of Algorithms

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Asymptotic analysis and recurrences; classical numeric algorithms; advanced data structures; graph algorithms; divide-and-conquer, greedy choice, dynamic programming, and other computational strategies; NP-completeness.
    PREREQ: CIS 607 /CSE 607  
  
  • CIS 678 - Quantum Computing

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s)
    Purpose of QC; quantum registers; quantum state transitions; classical vs quantum models of computation; quantum cellular automata and Hilbert Space 12; no-cloning theorem; quantum teleportation; quantum logic.
    PREREQ: CIS 607 /CSE 607 , MAT 397 OR MAT 331
  
  • CIS 681 - Software Modeling and Analysis

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: CSE 681 
    Project-based course covering software modeling, architecture, design, and implementation using diagramming, analysis tools, and common sense engineering methods to analyze performance of concurrent, message-driven systems.
  
  • CIS 685 - Simulation & Modelling

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Use of the digital computer for simulation systems. Modeling, construction of flowcharts, fixed-time increment and time-status register methods of simulating, simulation languages, generation of random numbers, experimental design, and analysis of simulated data.
    PREREQ: IOR 525, 526, OR MAT 521 , MAT 525 
  
  • CIS 686 - Discrete Event Systems

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s)
    A spectrum of discrete event models used to describe and analyze discrete event systems will be covered including automata, Petri nets, Markov chains, and introductions to queuing models and discrete event simulation.
    PREREQ: ECS 525  OR MAT 521  OR ELE 606 
  
  • CIS 687 - Object Oriented Design

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: CSE 687 
    Basic methods of object oriented software design and implementation. Object oriented software engineering methodologies: specification, hierarchical decomposition, reuse and extensibility. Implementation of projects in object oriented programming language and analysis of design case studies.
  
  • CIS 688 - Internet Programming

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s)
    Crosslisted with: CSE 686 
    A laboratory projects course. Programming models on web clients and servers. Topics include: browser and server object models, tagged languages, emphasizing HTML and XML, ASP programming, and database connectivity.
  
  • CIS 690 - Independent Study

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    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
  
  • CIS 712 - Data Parallel Computing

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s)
    Languages and algorithms for massively parallel computation on SIMD architectures. Illustrations drawn from applications such as shortest path determination, connected components, N-body problems, graphics, differential equations, simulated annealing, calculation in finite fields. Substantial programming project.
    PREREQ: CIS 623 
  
  • CIS 731 - Artificial Neural Netwks

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s)
    Perceptions, capabilities and limitations. Supervised and unsupervised neural learning. Error back propagation and related algorithms. Hopfield model, feature maps, associative memory, simulated annealing, Boltzmann machines, and genetic algorithms. Complexity, capabilities, applications of neural networks.
  
  • CIS 735 - Machine Learning for Security

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Foundational principles of machine learning (ML) algorithms as applied to security.  Feature extraction and selection; supervised and unsupervised learning classifiers; performance evaluation and vulnerability analysis of ML algorithms; and case studies of ML application to security.
    PREREQ: CIS 675 
  
  • CIS 752 - Wireless Network Security

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s)
    Wireless communication technologies, wireless LAN, mobile IP, mobile ad-hoc networks, wireless sensor networks, secure routing, secure locationing, key management, trust management, group communication, energy efficiency.
    COREQ: CIS/CSE 758 OR CIS/CSE 785
  
  • CIS 767 - Mathematical Theory of Computation

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s)
    The classical theory of effective computability, primarily concerned with the existence of computer methods. Topics: Turing machines, computable functions, recursion, unsolvable problems, degrees of unsolvability, applications.
    PREREQ: CIS 521
  
  • CIS 774 - Principles of Distributed Access Control

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: CSE 774  
    Specification, verification, and design of secure networks using formal logic. Includes historical access control models, role-based access control, and logics for reasoning about authentication, authorization, audit, delegation, and trust.
    PREREQ: CIS 607  OR CSE 607  
  
  • CIS 775 - Distributed Objects

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: CSE 775 
    Design and implement software components using the Component Object Model (COM). Students will develop programs with COM components, ActiveX controls, and distributed applications.
  
  • CIS 776 - Design Patterns

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: CSE 776 
    A seminar course based on the book “Design Patterns.” Object oriented design methods emphasizing conceptual understanding rather than software development projects.
  
  • CIS 778 - Advanced Windows Programming

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: CSE 778 
    Seminar/projects course including: MFC library; windows architecture Graphics Device Interface; common, ActiveX, and Explorer controls; bitmaps; property sheets; toolbars; and status bars.
  
  • CIS 784 - Software Engineering Studio

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: CSE 784 
    Applied software engineering and project management. Students are expected to analyze, plan, design, implement, test, and evaluate original software system to stand alone or be integrated into an existing environment. All work performed in teams.
    PREREQ: CSE 682  OR CSE 687 
  
  • CIS 787 - Analytical Data Mining

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: CSE 787 
    Knowledge discovery process, data warehouses, OLAP, data mining inference based on statistics and machine learning, rule generation; emphasis on analytical aspects; applications.
    PREREQ: CIS 675 , ELE 606 , CSE 607 
  
  • CIS 996 - Master’s Project

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Analysis and specification of a substantial programming exercise from a precise software definition. Top-down, modular design of algorithms and data structures. Complete and professional documentation of full implementation, including verification and performance analysis.
  
  • CIS 997 - Masters Thesis

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    1-6 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Repeatable
  
  • CIS 999 - Dissertation

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    1-15 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Repeatable

Clarinet

  
  • CLR 540 - Clarinet/Non Music Majors

    Setnor School of Music
    1-4 credit(s) Every semester
    For non-music students.
    Repeatable 1 time(s), 4 credits maximum
  
  • CLR 545 - Clarinet/Music Majors

    Setnor School of Music
    1-4 credit(s) Every semester
    For music students.
  
  • CLR 546 - Clarinet/Music Majors

    Setnor School of Music
    1-4 credit(s) Every semester
    For music students.
  
  • CLR 645 - Clarinet/Music Majors

    Setnor School of Music
    1-6 credit(s) Every semester
    For performance majors.
  
  • CLR 646 - Clarinet/Music Majors

    Setnor School of Music
    1-6 credit(s) Every semester
    For performance majors.
  
  • CLR 745 - Clarinet/Music Major

    Setnor School of Music
    1-6 credit(s) Every semester
    For performance majors.
  
  • CLR 746 - Clarinet/Music Major

    Setnor School of Music
    1-6 credit(s) Every semester
    For performance majors.

Communication Design

  
  • CMD 550 - Communication Design Problems

    School of Design
    1-6 credit(s) Every semester
    Individual instruction in various areas of editorial design. In mixed-level groups, students develop projects according to individual interests and abilities. Strategic planning based on research and marketing principles. CMD 450 students also develop writing and presentation skills.
    Repeatable
  
  • CMD 650 - Commun Design Research Problem

    School of Design
    1-12 credit(s) Every semester
    Individual projects in selected areas of communications design. Emphasizes professional problems.
    Repeatable

Communications

  
  • COM 500 - Selected Topics

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    1-6 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 505 - Communications Law for Journalists

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Survey of communications law emphasizing First Amendment issues: libel, privacy, confidentiality, access to information, etc. for journalists. Students may not receive credit for more than one of the following: COM 505, 506, 507.
  
  • COM 506 - Communications Law for Television, Radio, Film

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Survey of communications law emphasizing First Amendment and regulatory law as they pertain to television, radio, film. Students may not receive credit for more than one of the following: COM 505, 506, 507.
  
  • COM 507 - Communications Law for Advertising and Public Relations

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Survey of communications law emphasizing applications to advertising and public relations. Students may not receive credit for more than one of the following: COM 505,506,507.
  
  • COM 509 - Communications Law for Public Communicators

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    The course covers the First Amendment; systems of media regulation; corporate speech and election-related speech; commercial speech (advertising regulation); defamation; privacy; access to places, documents and meetings; reporter/source confidentiality; and intellectual property.
  
  • COM 527 - International Communications

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public 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

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    1-6 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 - Research Project Design

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    3 credit(s) Only during the summer
    All aspects of designing academic or applied research projects. Students write proposals that include introductory, literature review, and methodology chapters. Practical matters associated with successful completion of a significant research project.
  
  • COM 605 - Quantitative Methods for Mass Communications Research

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    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

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    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 617 - Multimedia Storytelling

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Students write and produce short fiction and non-fiction video stories using digital media. Emphasis on storytelling and story structures. Projects will be incorporated into websites and promoted with social media.
  
  • COM 627 - Social Media for Communicators

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Course examines strategic use of digital and social media platforms and tools for professional communication purposes, with emphasis on hands-on experience and skill. Students learn to analyze social media for communication industries.
  
  • COM 628 - Social Media Strategy and Practice

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    This course will examine communications theories and their professional application to social media. Students will gain hands-on experience and learn best practices and strategies for how to stay on top of the ever-changing digital landscape.
  
  • COM 629 - Advanced Social Media Strategy

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Students will use the latest in social media analytics technologies to analyze data to create managerial-level communications strategy while learning best practices in digital-team management.
  
  • COM 630 - Topics in Digital Media Content Strategies

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Double Numbered with: COM 430
    Students will develop skills that enhance a digital media property’s social media and distributed content. Leading media properties such as Buzzfeed will rotate by section as industry partner. Additional work is required of graduate students.
  
  • COM 634 - Trendspotting in Digital Media

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Double Numbered with: COM 434
    Students analyze current and future technologies, searching for innovative and disruptive new media, platforms, and careers. They will learn strategies to recognize potential trends. Additional work is required of graduate students.
  
  • COM 637 - Historical Methods in Mass Media

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    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 643 - Diversity, Inclusion and Leadership in Communications

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Provide students with the tools to analytically and critically examine the forces which make the pursuit of diversity and inclusion difficult, and to design strategies to be more effective as a leader for inclusion in organizations.
  
  • COM 646 - Media and Diversity

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    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

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    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 670 - Experience Credit

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    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

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    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

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    1-6 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    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 697 - Advertising & Public Relations Law

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Students will learn the fundamental cases and laws that apply to the advertising and public relations fields.  Topics include First Amendment, corporate speech, intellectual property, defamation and advertising regulation.
  
  • COM 698 - Media Law

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

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    1-6 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

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    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, major communication organizations and journals, and faculty research. Specific focus to vary annually.
  
  • COM 740 - Topics in Research Communication

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    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 755 - Communications Theory

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    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

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    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.
    PREREQ: COM 605 , COM 755  
  
  • COM 788 - Theories of Media Content

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    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

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    1-6 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 - Survey Research Methods

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Seminar provides hands-on experience with online surveys 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

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    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

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    1-6 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Undifferentiated program for individualized study for students working for doctorate.
    Repeatable 1 time(s), 12 credits maximum
  
  • COM 997 - Masters Thesis

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    1-6 credit(s) Every semester
    Repeatable
  
  • COM 999 - Dissertation

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    1-18 credit(s) Every semester
    Repeatable 17 time(s), 18 credits maximum

Counseling

  
  • COU 585 - General Counseling Methods

    School of Education
    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

    School of Education
    1-6 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 - Professional Orientation & Ethical Practice

    School of Education
    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

    School of Education
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    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

    School of Education
    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

    School of Education
    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

    School of Education
    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

    School of Education
    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

    School of Education
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    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.
 

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