Introduction to the fundamentals of communication theory, research, and design for incoming graduate students. Overview of the philosophy of science, different research paradigms, and approaches to the study of communication.

An introduction to quantitative research methods and statistics. Issues of measurement and design of communication studies as well as basic descriptive and inferential statistics are covered.

Integrative approach to modeling theory, research design, and statistical analysis, including mathematical models, scale construction, measurement issues, correlation, regression, and analysis of variance.

Research techniques and procedures for the study of communication. Research design, multivariate statistics, and structural modeling.

Introduction to methods for collecting and analyzing qualitative data. Discussion of the diverse social scientific and humanistic traditions comprising qualitative research paradigms, ethical considerations, contemporary theoretical and epistemological debates in the field, and the use of qualitative data analysis software. Applied approach to writing, theorizing, and making a difference through qualitative research.

Introduction to a theoretical and methodological foundation for the application of computational methods to answer important communication research questions. An overview of the basics of R programming and computational methods applied to communication, along with a discussion of both recent and fundamental literature on computational social science. No prior programming experience is necessary.

Conceptualization, theory construction, and review of communication methodologies. Students will write a proposal for independent research, thesis, or dissertation.

Evaluation of current and traditional theories of persuasion and attitude change from communication, social psychology, and related disciplines.

(Also offered as PSYC 5101.) Theories of motivation considered in relation to their supporting data.

Best practices for communicating environmental issues to diverse communities and audiences. Survey of the cognitive, affective, and behavioral theories relevant to effectively communicating about pressing environmental issues. Development of communication strategies to target different constituencies with important environmental messages.

Campaign theory and planning. Students learn how to conduct interviews and focus groups with members of a target audience, and work with non-profit organizations to design a campaign.

Research, theory, and best practices in crisis and risk communication.

Cognitive, emotional and behavioral interactions in specific contexts, including interpersonal relationships, groups, and work.

The group communication process with emphasis upon research methodologies for the study of interactions in a group setting.

Introduction to major theories, with emphasis on the structure, function, and effects of mass media.

Recent theories of social and political effects of mass communication, and the cognitive processing of media messages.

This course provides an overview of important issues, theoretical perspectives, and research regarding children's and adolescent's reactions to mass media including developmental differences in the processing of media content and in the effects of such materials.

The study of metacommunication: Kinesics, space, time and other concomitants of verbal messages. How the non-verbal band helps in the interpretation of verbal messages.

Research and theory on the social and psychological predictors and effects of social media use as well as social media platforms: their technology, functions, and analysis of collected data.

Theory and research associated with the study of emerging communication technologies. Provides a comprehensive foundation in the scholarly literature addressing the content, adoption, uses and effects of new media.

Evaluation of human computer interaction including issues in the design of technology people use. Methods and theories for design that consider unique needs, capabilities, and limitations of users. Techniques for evaluating user-centered systems based on the latest research.

Communication networks, human-computer interaction and interface design, social and collaborative communication via computer.

Overview of health communication, including health behavior change interventions, emergency communication, risk assessment, media influences, provider-patient communication, socialization and identity, stereotyping, social support, diverse populations, and new communication technologies.

Instructor consent required. May be repeated for credit with a change in topic.

This course is an independent study course in which periodic conferences with the instructor are required.

Theories and applications of communication in professional settings. Focus on effective design of relevant messages to reach various audiences. Preparation for future employment by cultivating high-caliber communication skills through lecture content and workshops.

Capstone project addressing problems or opportunities in the field of communication.

Completion of a departmentally-approved internship.

Advanced topics in communication research presented by faculty and specialists. Topics include information theory, survey of sampling and data collection, time series analysis (time-domain and panel design), physiological measurement, interaction analysis, and meta-analysis.

Completion and presentation of directed research projects to advance the scholarship of communication graduate students. Students taking this course will be assigned a grade of S (satisfactory) or U (unsatisfactory).

Theories of emotional and cognitive processing of communications; cognitive mapping and message construction; design, implementation and evaluation of information campaigns.

Investigation of special research techniques and findings in selected areas of applied communication research.

Students work on projects under the supervision of faculty members. Projects will generally be faculty-led. Students may be involved with study design, data collection, data analysis, and/or the reporting of the results. Examples of projects that students may assist with include lab-based studies taking place in the Department of Communication lab spaces, studies involving online or remote data collection, and field work. Provides an opportunity for students to gain experience conducting Communication research. At the end of this course, students will be able to distinguish key aspects of the research process, contribute to the design and/or implementation of a research project, and understand the benefits of team science.