COMM725 INTERCULTURAL AND
INTERNATIONAL
COMMUNICATION
3 sem. hrs.
This course develops models for explaining
and understanding intercultural and interna-
tional events. It identifies the stakes associated
with the increasing globalization of local iden-
tities and communities. The role of language
and communicative practices in national
development is also examined.
COMM730 COMMUNICATION AND
SOCIAL PROCESS
3 sem. hrs.
This course examines the role of communica-
tion in the constitution of institutional and
organizational `realities.' The ways in which
persons internalize, legitimate and alter exist-
ing social structures through discursive prac-
tices are emphasized. Issues of leadership,
agency, power, change, positioning and prob-
lem resolution in small group contexts are also
addressed.
COMM740 COMMUNICATION
CONSULTING
3 sem. hrs.
This course presents consulting strategies as
solutions to communication problems with a
focus on research and intervention in the orga-
nizational communication situation. Commu-
nication theory is applied in the study of con-
sultant-client relationships, organizational
communication audits, and the design and
implementation of communication change
programs. Legal issues related to consulting
such as privacy, liability and property are
addressed.
COMM750 PERSUASION AND
PROPAGANDA
3 sem. hrs.
This course focuses on the communicative
aspects of persuasion and the persuasive
aspects of propaganda. Students engage in
advanced theoretical and critical consideration
of the persuasive functions of media, especial-
ly television, through an analysis of the rheto-
ric of popular trials and other media events.
COMM760 MANAGERIAL AND
LEADERSHIP
COMMUNICATION
3 sem. hrs.
This courses focuses on the characteristics and
practices of management and leadership as
communication-based phenomena within the
organizational setting. It addresses the
demands of management and leadership in
business, non-profit, social service, and educa-
tional organizations, with emphasis on issues
of control and change.
COMM770 SEMINAR:
COMMUNICATION ISSUES
3 sem. hrs.
This course examines, analyzes, and interprets
contemporary communication issues as they
relate to a broad spectrum of personal, social
and organizational concerns. It explores topics
in public relations, management, business,
government, the media, international areas,
and other communication concentrations.
COMM793 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN
COMMUNICATION
STUDIES
3 sem. hrs.
This experience meets the needs of students
who wish to prepare, under the direction of a
member of the graduate faculty, individual
studies or projects in the field of communica-
tion studies. Prerequisites: consent of the
department chairperson, COMM601, research
course, admission to candidacy.
COMM796 INTERNSHIP IN
COMMUNICATION
STUDIES
12 sem. hrs.
The internship provides an integrating experi-
ence, one which allows the graduate student to
observe how specific components of the com-
munication process work together and to test
conceptual knowledge and skills against the
reality of the work place.
COMM799 THESIS
3 sem. hrs.
Written under the direction of a graduate fac-
ulty member, the thesis is a major piece of
scholarship that defines a problem in commu-
nication, reviews the relevant literature,
explores a specific topic, and offers conclu-
sions using quantitative or qualitative research
methods. The final document makes a coher-
ent, cogent, and sustained argument about
communication processes, theories, or prac-
tices. Prerequisites: consent of the department
chairperson.
COUNSELING
PROGRAMS
The Department of Professional Studies pro-
vides programs leading to a master of arts
degree in elementary and secondary school
counseling, student personnel services in high-
er education: practice or counseling, rehabili-
tation counseling, and community counseling.
The School Counseling and Student Personnel
Services (College Counseling or Professional
Practice) and Community programs are
accredited by the Council for Accreditation of
Counseling and Related Educational Programs
(CACREP). The Rehabilitation Counseling
Program is accredited by the Council on Reha-
bilitation Education (CORE).
The mission of the M.A. Counseling programs
is to enhance the intellectual, cultural, social
and ethical development of graduate students.
To this end the program emphasizes integra-
tion of theory, research and practice. The
Counseling and Human Development program
prepares counseling professionals to serve
diverse communities and individuals in a vari-
ety of human service settings (i.e., school,
higher education, community and rehabilita-
tion).
MASTER OF ARTS
DEGREE
Counseling
CURRICULUM:
I. Required Core
24 sem. hrs.
COUN705
Group Processes in the
Helping Professions (3)
COUN710
Appraisal Techniques in
Counseling (3)
COUN715
Career Development and
Life Planning (3)
COUN720
Counseling and
Consulting Theory (3)
COUN725
Organization and
Development of Programs
in the Helping Professions
(3)
COUN730
Supervised Counseling
Practice (3)
COUN735
Counseling Practicum (3)
EDUC788
Research in Education (3)
II. Required Specialized Courses
A. SCHOOL GUIDANCE TRACK
27 sem. hrs.
COUN700 Introduction to the
Helping Professions (3)
COUN740 Individual Development
Through Adolescence
(3)
COUN742 Developmental
Counseling in Schools
(3)
COUN744 Techniques for
Counseling the Student
with a Disability (3)
COUN745 Multicultural
Counseling (3)
COUN795 Internship (12)
TOTAL
51 sem. hrs.
B. STUDENT PERSONNEL
SERVICES TRACK 27 sem. hrs.
COUN700 Introduction to the
Helping Professions (3)
COUN745 Multicultural
Counseling (3)
COUN750 Study of the Individual
in Higher Education (3)
COUN752 Law in Postsecondary
Higher Education (3)
Practice: COUN753 Student
Affairs Practice and
Administration (3)
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