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2017-2018 University Catalog 
    
2017-2018 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Prefix and Course Index 

 

Gerontology

Courses are designated as GERO in the class schedule.

  
  • GERO 501 - Research Methods in Gerontology (3)


    Research processes and problems in gerontology; more detailed study of applied research, including program evaluation in the field of gerontology.

    Prerequisite: admission to M.S. in Gerontology.

  
  • GERO 503 - Aging and Public Policy (3)


    Origin, development and overview of public policies affecting older persons, families and service providers. Political administrative, advocacy and private sector involvements in employment, retirement, income security, health care, social services and housing of older persons. May include a service learning component. (GERO 503 and POSC 503  are the same course.)

    Prerequisites: GERO 500 , SOCI 443 POSC 309   or POSC 315  or classified graduate student status.

  
  • GERO 504T - Selected Topics in Gerontology (3)


    Detailed examination of a selected area of gerontology. Emphasizes relevant literature and preparation, presentation (oral and written) and discussion of research papers. May be repeated once with a different topic.

    Prerequisites: classified status in a master’s program.

  
  • GERO 506 - Economics of Aging (3)


    Economic consequences of population aging and the economic status of the aged. Income adequacy in old age: dependency, work income, retirement planning, social security, employer-sponsored pensions and financing health care. Economic security today and tomorrow. International comparisons. (ECON 506  and GERO 506 are the same course.)

    Prerequisites: GERO 501  or ECON 340 ; and admission into the Gerontology M.S. Program or classified BAE status.

  
  • GERO 507 - Biopsychosocial Perspectives in Aging (3)


    Biological, psychological and social concepts of aging upon which professional practice in gerontology is based.

    Prerequisite: graduate standing and/or admission into a master’s program.

  
  • GERO 508 - Social and Ethical Issues in Aging (3)


    Social and ethical issues facing an aging society. Ethical terminology, ethical decision making and social implications of ethical issues related to such topics as nursing homes, caregiving, suicide and intergenerational equality. (GERO 508 and SOCI 508  are the same course.)

    Prerequisite: graduate standing in Gerontology, Sociology or Public Health.

  
  • GERO 525 - Factors of Human Aging and Technology Design (3)


    The use of technology with older adults through a review of the demographics, biopsychosocial changes and social stigma associated with equipment aides; existing equipment and design/utilization alternatives.

    Prerequisite: graduate standing.

  
  • GERO 526 - Public Organizational Theory and Behavior (3)


    Management-oriented analysis of organizational behavior. Treatments of decision-making, leadership, communication, group dynamics and ethical aspects of organization. Applying theories of administration and systems management to public and volunteer programs and services. (GERO 526 and POSC 526  are the same course.).

    Prerequisites: POSC 320  or POSC 509 , or GERO 501  (pre-/corequisite); basic statistics.

  
  • GERO 527 - Intergenerational Practice: Working with Aging Families (3)


    Changing demography of American families; overview of processes in and structures of families with older adults; introduction to principles of marital and family therapy; and program and policy development for families in the middle and later years of life.

    Prerequisite: classified status in a master’s program.

  
  • GERO 535 - Program Planning and Evaluation (3)


    Comprehensive theories and methods for planning and evaluating health promotion programs. Techniques for collecting and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data. Skills for measuring effectiveness of health promotion programs. One or more sections may be offered in any online format. (HESC 535  and GERO 535 are the same course)

    Prerequisite: MPH or GERO graduate student.

  
  • GERO 545 - NonProfit and Societal Marketing (3)


    Applying marketing techniques to social change and nonprofit organizational contexts. Apply marketing resources and tools to address the challenges inherent in such organizations. (GERO 545 and MKTG 545  are the same course.)

    Prerequisite: MKTG 519 .

  
  • GERO 595 - Gerontology Internship (3)


    Supervised experience in organizations that serve older adults and their families. May be repeated once for credit.

    Prerequisites: classified status in M.S. in Gerontology program; consent of instructor and Program Coordinator.

  
  • GERO 597 - Project (3-6)


    Under the direction of a faculty member, a topic that integrates learning in the program with an applied area of student’s interest will be selected; a major project on the topic will be developed and submitted. May be repeated once for credit.

    Prerequisites: classified status in the M.S. in Gerontology Program; consent of instructor and Program Coordinator.

  
  • GERO 598 - Thesis (3-6)


    Individual research under supervision, reported in a thesis and defended successfully in an oral examination conducted by a faculty thesis committee. May be repeated once for credit.

    Prerequisites: classified status in the M.S. in Gerontology degree program; consent of instructor and Program Coordinator.

  
  • GERO 599 - Independent Study in Gerontology (1-3)


    Individualized study with an instructor whose recognized interests are in the area of the planned study. Conferences with the instructor as necessary; work will culminate in one or more papers. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.

    Prerequisites: completion of the M.S. in Gerontology core courses.


German

Courses are designated GRMN in the class schedule.

  
  • GRMN 101 - Fundamental German-A (5)


    Develop listening and reading comprehension, speaking and cultural awareness to communicate on a basic level. Introduction to customs and culture of German-speaking countries. Conducted primarily in German.

  
  • GRMN 102 - Fundamental German-B (5)


    Continued development of listening and reading comprehension, speaking, writing and cultural awareness to communicate on a basic level. Further study of customs and culture of German-speaking countries. Conducted primarily in German.

    Prerequisite: GRMN 101 .

  
  • GRMN 203 - Intermediate German-A (3)


    Develop listening comprehension and speaking. Vocabulary building and developing conversational skills. Conducted in German. May be taken concurrently with GRMN 204 , GRMN 213  or GRMN 214 .

    Prerequisite: GRMN 102 .

  
  • GRMN 204 - Intermediate German-B (3)


    Develop listening and reading comprehension and writing. Vocabulary building and developing writing competency. Conducted in German. May be taken concurrently with GRMN 203 , GRMN 213  or GRMN 214 .

    Prerequisite: GRMN 102 .

  
  • GRMN 213 - Intermediate Reading-A (2)


    Develop reading comprehension using edited and basic authentic materials. Conducted in German. May be taken concurrently with GRMN 203  or GRMN 204 .

    Prerequisite: GRMN 102 .

  
  • GRMN 214 - Intermediate Reading-B (2)


    Continued refinement of reading comprehension based on authentic materials. Conducted in German. May be taken concurrently with GRMN 203  or GRMN 204 .

    Prerequisite: GRMN 213 .

  
  • GRMN 299 - Directed Study (1-3)


    Supervised study projects in the German language. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.

    Prerequisite: consent of instructor and department chair.

  
  • GRMN 300 - German Conversation (3)


    Develop oral competencies in the context of students’ own or contemporary concerns. Conducted in German.

    Prerequisites: GRMN 204 ; intermediate competency. Open to lower-division students with consent of instructor.

  
  • GRMN 305 - Advanced Conversation and Composition (3)


    Free oral and written expression. Conducted in German.

    Prerequisites:GRMN 204 ; intermediate competency. Open to lower-division students with consent of instructor.

  
  • GRMN 310 - German in the Business World (3)


    Working knowledge of business language in the German-speaking world. Business correspondence, conversation between business partners and the language of advertising. Conducted in German.

    Prerequisites: GRMN 203 , GRMN 204 , GRMN 213 , GRMN 214 ; intermediate competency.

  
  • GRMN 311 - German for International Business (3)


    Expands reading comprehension through authentic texts and on building vocabulary of the German business world; overview of the German economy and business practices. Conducted in German.

    Prerequisites: GRMN 203 , GRMN 204 , GRMN 213 , GRMN 214 ; intermediate competency; GRMN 310  recommended.

  
  • GRMN 315 - Introduction to German Civilization (3)


    Readings and discussions in German literature, arts and institutions to develop insights into German culture. Conducted in German.

    Prerequisites: GRMN 204 ; intermediate competency.

  
  • GRMN 325 - Current Trends in Culture of German-Speaking Peoples (3)


    Readings and discussion of German contributions to present-day civilization while strengthening facility with German language. Conducted in German.

    Prerequisites: GRMN 204 ; intermediate competency.

  
  • GRMN 335 - Introduction to Literature (3)


    Introduction to the art of literature in a cultural context. Analyze and interpret various texts. Conducted in German.

    Prerequisites: GRMN 305 ; advanced competency.

  
  • GRMN 390 - German Culture Through Cinema (3)


    Development of 20th-century German-speaking society using various media, including literature in translation and film (subtitled). Conducted in English.

    Prerequisites: completion of G.E. Category C.2.

  
  • GRMN 399 - German Phonetics (3)


    Analysis of pronunciation and intensive practice of phonetic patterns, including intonation. Develop conversational competency. May be repeated for credit, but only three units may count toward German major.

    Prerequisite: intermediate competency.

  
  • GRMN 400 - Advanced Conversation Practice and Vocabulary Expansion (3)


    Intensive oral practice with emphasis on vocabulary expansion. Conducted in German.

    Prerequisite: GRMN 305 .

  
  • GRMN 405 - Advanced Writing and Speaking (3)


    Practice writing on various topics in detail, expressing hypotheses and presenting arguments or points of view accurately and effectively. Development differences of formal and informal style. Conducted in German.

    Prerequisite: GRMN 305 .

  
  • GRMN 430 - German Literature and Culture to the Baroque (3)


    Masterpieces of German literature from the Hildebrandslied to Der Abenteuerliche Simplicissimus and their relationship to cultural, historical and intellectual developments between ca. 800-1670 A.D. Conducted in German.

    Prerequisites: GRMN 305 ,GRMN 315  , GRMN 335 .

  
  • GRMN 450 - 19th-Century German Literature and Culture (3)


    Nineteenth-century German literature from Romanticism to Naturalism. Decisive philosophic, political and economic influences. Conducted in German.

    Prerequisites: GRMN 305 , GRMN 315 , GRMN 335 .

  
  • GRMN 460 - 20th-Century German Literature and Culture (3)


    Major German prose, drama and poetry of the 20th century. Conducted in German.

    Prerequisites: GRMN 305 , GRMN 315 , GRMN 335 .

  
  • GRMN 466 - Introduction to German Linguistics (3)


    Analytical procedures of general linguistics as applied to German. Structural contrasts between German and English. Application of linguistic analysis to the teaching of modern foreign languages.

    Prerequisite: GRMN 305 .

  
  • GRMN 482 - German Literature and Culture in Film (3)


    Literary works and their film adaptations, as well as a critical analysis of film as communication. May be repeated once with different film syllabus.

    Prerequisite: advanced standing in literature.

  
  • GRMN 485T - Senior Seminar in German Literature (3)


    Research and discussion of a literary movement, a genre or an author. Subject varies and is announced in the class schedule. May be repeated once with different topic. Conducted in German.

    Prerequisite: senior standing in German.

  
  • GRMN 499 - Independent Study (1-3)


    Supervised research projects in German language or literature to be taken only with consent of instructor and department chair. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.


Human Communication Studies

Courses are designated as HCOM in the class schedule.

  
  • HCOM 100 - Introduction to Human Communication (3)


    Theory and practice of interpersonal communication. Practice in the development of skills for improving the quality of communication is required.

  
  • HCOM 102 - Public Speaking (3)


    Theory and presentation of public speeches, including an analysis of determinants of comprehension and attitude formation; selection and organization of speech materials, development of delivery skills and evaluation of message effectiveness. Student presentations required. Participation in research projects.

  
  • HCOM 138 - Forensics (3)


    Investigation and practice in the background, format procedures and evaluation criteria of the various forensic events. Students must participate in at least two intercollegiate speech tournaments. May be repeated once for credit. (More than 6 hours of class work for each unit of credit)

    Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

  
  • HCOM 200 - Human Communication (3)


    Theories and competencies in interpersonal, small group, public, organizational and intercultural communication. Variations in communication processes across contexts are investigated.

  
  • HCOM 215 - Introduction to Digital Media Studies (3)


    Foundation for inquiry into digital media and studying social and technological contexts of digital communication technologies: social media, mobile technologies, video games, algorithms/platforms, and big data. Covers concerns, questions, methods, and technologies relevant to the field of digital media studies.

  
  • HCOM 220 - Interpersonal Conflict Management (3)


    Nature, causes and structure of interpersonal conflict; communication strategies exhibited in conflict; and intervention principles for conflict management. Conflict management theory is applied to conflicts within marriages, small groups, organizations and intercultural relationships.

  
  • HCOM 235 - Essentials of Argumentation (3)


    Methods of critical inquiry and advocacy. Identify fallacies in reasoning, testing evidence and evidence sources; advancing a reasoned position; and defend and refute arguments. Analysis and evaluation of oral and written arguments.

  
  • HCOM 236 - Essentials of Debate (3)


    Theory and practice in the activity of debate, emphasizing skill in analysis and reasoning, researching and organizing evidence, evaluating stock issues relating to policy and value propositions and engaging in regulation.

  
  • HCOM 241 - Introduction to Phonetics (3)


    Analysis and description of speech at the segmental and suprasegmental levels. Practice using the International Phonetic Alphabet for broad and narrow transcription. Overview of speech production.

  
  • HCOM 242 - Introduction to Communicative Disorders (3)


    Broad overview of disorders of communication, including classification and prevalence. Educational and training requirements for speech-language pathology and audiology, professional settings and opportunities, ethical considerations, clinical observations.

  
  • HCOM 300 - Introduction to Research in Speech Communication (3)


    Understanding and using professional literature in speech communication and using that literature to generate a formal research paper. A passing grade fulfills the course requirement of the university upper division baccalaureate writing requirement for speech communication majors and communicative disorders majors.

    Prerequisite: HCOM 100  or HCOM 200 , open only to speech communication majors.

  
  • HCOM 302 - Introduction to Sign Language (3)


    Overview of the deaf experience and the options for communication in the deaf community. Use of American Sign Language and finger spelling at the introductory level.

    Prerequisites: HCOM 100  or HCOM 102 ; ENGL 101 .

  
  • HCOM 303 - Biology of Human Communication (3)


    Speech production, evolution and development; speech perception; language, hemispheric specialization, clinical studies; current methods in neurolinguistics; and plasticity and aging.

    Prerequisite: BIOL 101  or PSYC 101 . Biology and evolution of speech and language.

  
  • HCOM 305 - Digital Media Literacy (3)


    Introduces literacies necessary for thriving in a digital age. Develop, practice and self-evaluate digital literacy. Learn to effectively, ethically, and mindfully use digital media for communication and wellbeing. Topics include participation, collective intelligence, attention, networking, and ethics. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

  
  • HCOM 307 - Speech/Language Development (3)


    Normal acquisition of phonology, morphology, semantics, syntax and pragmatics in children. Biological, cognitive and social bases of language acquisition. Meets the requirements for specialized preparation to serve as a teacher of exceptional children. (HCOM 307 and LING 307 are the same course.)

    Prerequisite: ENGL 101 .

  
  • HCOM 308 - Quantitative Research Methods (3)


    Current perspectives in empirical research methodology in the discipline of Speech Communication. Experimental designs, common statistical tests and the use of the computer as a research tool.

  
  • HCOM 310 - Sexual Communication (3)


    The role of communication in human sexuality and the role communication plays in all stages of sexual encounters and sexual development. Interpersonal communication, but includes mediated messages.

    Prerequisite: HCOM 100  or completion of G.E. Category A.1.

  
  • HCOM 313 - Interpersonal Communication Theory (3)


    Behavioral and humanistic approaches to theories of interpersonal communication. Functions of communication that influence interpersonal relationships, including communicator characteristics, information exchange, situational demands and interpersonal evaluations.

  
  • HCOM 315 - Social Media and Communication (3)


    Social media across communication contexts. Interaction among social media, communication and culture. Analyze and evaluate contemporary social media and practices. Requires basic familiarity with social media technologies.

  
  • HCOM 318 - Family Communication (3)


    Research and theory in family communication. Role of communication in courtship, family satisfaction, family conflict and family dysfunction, with emphasis on marital, parent-child sibling and intergenerational family relationships.

  
  • HCOM 320 - Intercultural Communication (3)


    Communication problems that result when members of different cultures communicate. How interpersonal communication can overcome differences in cultures’ perceptions of communication’s functionality, value orientations, nonverbal behavior, language, epistemologies and rhetorics.

  
  • HCOM 321 - Latina/o Intercultural Communication (3)


    Explores the intersection of communication and the Latina/o community, including cultural identity or what it means to be Hispanic. Communication between Latinas/os and other cultures are examined from historical, contemporary, political contexts, among a variety of other settings.

    Prerequisite: HCOM 100 , HCOM 102 , or consent of instructor.

  
  • HCOM 324 - Communicating in Teams and Groups (3)


    Applying communication theories and behavioral research findings as they relate to small groups and teams. Communication facilitation among individuals in task realization, including interpersonal needs, leadership, norms, roles, verbal and nonverbal messages, and group systems and procedures.

  
  • HCOM 325 - Interviewing: Principles and Practices (3)


    Principles and practices of interviewing processes. Consideration of appraisal, counseling, employment, exit, journalistic, persuasive and survey types of interviews. Case analyses, simulations and community fieldwork required.

  
  • HCOM 326 - Organizational Communication Dynamics (3)


    The Interrelationships between management and communication theories. Microsystems and macro-systems within an organization are emphasized in terms of intra-personal, interpersonal, small group and organizational communication theories.

  
  • HCOM 330 - Rhetoric of Popular Culture (3)


    Rhetorical theories as they apply to contemporary communication events. Various perspective of rhetorical theory are utilized to further understanding of communication in today’s society.

  
  • HCOM 331 - Rhetorical Dimensions of Sex and Gender (3)


    Rhetorical dimensions of sex and gender American communication contexts. Explanation and evaluation of the creation and maintenance of masculinity and femininity in American culture from a rhetorical perspective.

  
  • HCOM 332 - Processes of Social Influence (3)


    Major theories of communication concerned with influence and persuasion in society. Communication effectiveness through strategic application of theory to effecting change and evaluating appeals for change by others.

  
  • HCOM 333 - Communication in Business and the Professions (3)


    Human behavior, structural demands and communication within organizations. Applying theory and behavioral research as a framework for generating managerial communication competencies such as interviewing, briefings, conference leadership and intergroup coordination.

  
  • HCOM 334 - Persuasive Speaking (3)


    Analyze receiver variables, progressive use of persuasive materials, question and answer techniques, and the development of personal influence. Student presentations required.

    Prerequisite: HCOM 100  or HCOM 102 . Strategies and tactics appropriate to leading social policy persuasive campaigns.

  
  • HCOM 335 - Advanced Argumentation (3)


    Argument as applied to advocacy; logic and evidence as related to analysis of significant issues.

    Prerequisite: HCOM 138 , HCOM 235 , HCOM 236  or HCOM 338 .

  
  • HCOM 337 - Communication in the Legal Arena (3)


    Review and evaluation of research into communication variables and legal practices, from interviewing to closing arguments. Courtroom observation required.

  
  • HCOM 338 - Intercollegiate Forensics (3)


    Directed activity in debate and other forensic events. Participation in intercollegiate speech competition is required for credit. May be repeated once for credit. (More than 6 hours of class work for each unit of credit.)

    Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

  
  • HCOM 340 - Asian American Communication (3)


    Introduction to Asian American communication. Influences of Asian American cultural heritage, ethnic identity, generation and language fluency on communication. Similarities and differences in communication among the various Asian American ethnic groups. (HCOM 340 and ASAM 340 are the same course)

    Prerequisites: junior or senior standing and completion of G.E. Category D.1.

  
  • HCOM 342 - America Speaks (3)


    America’s story told through the speeches that moved her. Critical evaluation of significant messages and what it would have been like to be part of the American audience exposed to famous speeches and speakers.

    Prerequisites: HCOM 100 , HCOM 102  or POSC 100 ; HIST 110A  or HIST 110B .

  
  • HCOM 344 - The Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Hearing (3)


    Anatomy and physiology of the speech and hearing mechanism. Processes of respiration, phonation, articulation-resonance and hearing.

  
  • HCOM 345 - Communication and Aging (3)


    Communicative changes found in older adults, including normal and pathologic changes in the physiological and behavioral aspects. Diagnosis, rehabilitative strategies, social implications and health care systems.

    Prerequisite: HCOM 100 .

  
  • HCOM 350 - Speech and Hearing Science (3)


    Physiology and acoustics of speech production, including voice, resonance and individual speech segments. Instrumentation for the acoustic and perceptual analysis of speech.

    Prerequisites: HCOM 241  or LING 351 ; HCOM 344 .

  
  • HCOM 352 - Child Language and Phonological Disorders (3)


    Language and phonological disorders in children. Speech/language profiles of special populations and contemporary approaches to assessment and intervention. Practice analyzing child speech/language samples.

    Prerequisites: HCOM 242 , HCOM 307 ; HCOM 241  or LING 351 .

  
  • HCOM 360 - Nonverbal Communication (3)


    Physical actions, gestures and changes in the physiognomy that occur together with language and paralanguage in human communication; substitutions for language and modifications of it in varying cultures. (HCOM 360 and LING 360 are the same course.)

    Prerequisite: LING 106  or HCOM 100 .

  
  • HCOM 404 - Communication Development/Disorders in Children from Culturally/Linguistically/Diverse Backgrounds (3)


    Speech-language development in children from culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) dialect and language backgrounds, differentiating normal language and dialect differences from disorder, and current clinical procedures for assessing and treating speech and language disorders in CLD child populations.

    Prerequisites: HCOM 241  or LING 351 , HCOM 242 , HCOM 307 , HCOM 352 .

  
  • HCOM 413 - Communication in Interpersonal Relationships (3)


    Communication in the interpersonal relationship development setting with particular emphasis on current theoretical and methodological issues.

    Prerequisite: HCOM 200 , HCOM 220 , HCOM 313  or graduate standing.

  
  • HCOM 415 - Seminar in Digital Media and Culture (3)


    Advanced study of the relationship among digital media, communication, and culture. Evaluate the impact of digital media and articulate normative critiques of digital communication practices, cultures, and technologies at individual, local, and global scales.

    Prerequisite: HCOM 315  or instructor permission.

  
  • HCOM 420 - Communication Theory (3)


    Various theories and perspectives on human communication. Understanding basic forms of theories and developing theoretical perspectives on human communication.

    Prerequisite: HCOM 200  or graduate standing.

  
  • HCOM 422 - Applications of Intercultural Communication (3)


    Nature and effects of intercultural communication within multicultural/multinational organizations. Intercultural leadership, negotiation, decision-making and communication competence. Analyze and practice a number of intercultural training approaches.

    Prerequisite: HCOM 320  or graduate standing.

  
  • HCOM 425 - Health Communication (3)


    Introduces theory and research on communication in health and illness contexts, focusing on how messages from interpersonal, organizational, and media sources affect health beliefs and behaviors.

    Prerequisite: Six units in Human Communication Studies.

  
  • HCOM 426 - Directing Forensics (3)


    Philosophies of forensics education, including coaching, judging and tournament administration. Strategies of implementation of these philosophies. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 units.

    Prerequisite: HCOM 138 HCOM 338 .

  
  • HCOM 430 - Classical Rhetoric (3)


    Significance of rhetoric and oratory in Greek and Roman intellectual life from the fourth century B.C. to 300 A.D. Contributors include Protagoras, Isocrates, Plato, Aristotle, Cicero, Quintilian and Augustine.

    Prerequisites: six units of upper-division coursework in Human Communication Studies including HCOM 300 .

  
  • HCOM 432 - Contemporary Rhetoric (3)


    Theories of how cultures and individuals manage meaning in public communication, including speeches, campaigns, print and electronic media. Applies classical, modern and contemporary critical frameworks of analysis.

    Prerequisites: six units of upper-division major courses.

  
  • HCOM 433 - Training and Development (3)


    Communication in a training and development environment with particular emphasis on learning principles, instructional design, implementation and evaluation of training and needs assessment.

    Prerequisites:HCOM 324 , HCOM 326  or graduate standing.

  
  • HCOM 435 - Communication in Community Building and Civic Engagement (3)


    Human dialogue and talk in the development of a democratic society. Barriers to community dialogue/building and civic engagement will be examined. Relevant communication procedures, methods and theories will be examined and applied.

    Prerequisites: HCOM 100  and junior standing.

  
  • HCOM 438 - Principles of Rhetorical Criticism (3)


    Explanation and evaluation of rhetorical experience. Historical modes of criticism, issues in rhetorical criticism, criticism in various contexts and experiences in criticism.

    Prerequisites: six units of upper-division communication theory and process courses to include HCOM 300 .

  
  • HCOM 440 - The Dark Side of Interpersonal Communication (3)


    Social scientific literature regarding the dark side of communication, which includes aspects of communication that are poorly understood, understudied and/or classified as destruction, dysfunctional, evil, immoral, malicious, criminal or abusive.

    Prerequisite: HCOM 200 , HCOM 313  or graduate standing.

  
  • HCOM 445 - Leadership: Toxic and Intoxicating (3)


    Leadership from a communication theory perspective. Leadership dynamics to help gain insight into leadership and the influences.

    Prerequisite: completion of upper-division writing requirement in a major.

  
  • HCOM 456 - Intercultural Conflict: Theory and Practice (3)


    Relationship between intercultural conflict theory and practice. Key cultural patterns that impact conflict . Theoretical and applied perspectives on intercultural conflict across contexts will be emphasized.

    Prerequisite: HCOM 320 .

  
  • HCOM 458 - Clinical Practicum: Speech and Language Disorders in Children (3)


    Supervised experience in the assessment and treatment of children with speech and language disorders. Weekly individual and group conferences. Approximately 25-40 clinical clock hours. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisites: admission to the graduate program in communicative disorders; approved Clinical Practicum Plan. Corequisites: HCOM 574 HCOM 577 .

  
  • HCOM 461 - Audiology and Audiometry (3)


    Characteristics of hearing disorders, including etiologies and risk factors. Methods and procedures used in assessing the auditory system including current topics of interest. Partially fulfills the requirements for state audiometrist certificate. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisites: HCOM 242 , HCOM 344 .

  
  • HCOM 465 - Aural Rehabilitation (3)


    Effects of hearing loss on speech and language. Treatment of hearing disorders, including amplification and aural rehabilitation. Role of the audiologist and speech-language pathologist in the management of hearing disorders.

    Prerequisite: HCOM 461  or be a postbaccalaureate credential student.

  
  • HCOM 468 - Audiology Practicum (1)


    Procedures for otoscopic examination, hearing screening, and immittance audiometry screening, and interpretation of screening results for the purpose of reporting practices as required for clinical certification, licensure, and credentialing. Credit/No Credit only.

    Prerequisites: Approved Clinical Practicum Plan.

    Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • HCOM 469 - Intergroup Communication (3)


    This course explores social identity complexity and communication dynamics in different contexts including intergenerational, ethnolinguistic vitality, intercultural, ability-disability, sexual orientation, workplace, health, and sports. Intergroup theories such as social identity theory, cutting-edge studies and media illustrations will inform class discussion.

    Prerequisite: HCOM 100  or HCOM 102 ; or graduate student status.

 

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