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Course Descriptions

 

Business & Leadership
  

  • LDRS 4103 - LEADING ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE

    This course prepares learners to better comprehend the hyper-turbulent environment of the 21st century by introducing behavioral science techniques and methodologies to systematically bring about high-performing organizations.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    LDRS 3183 or MNGT 3183

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 4113 - WI: APPLIED SERVANT LEADERSHIP CONCEPTS

    This capstone course synthesizes previous coursework by reviewing theories and definitions in an effort to apply theory to practice. This course emphasizes the importance of self-discipline, humility, servant leadership, and the art of being contemplative.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    LDRS 4103, LDRS 4123, or LDRS 4143

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 4123 - GREAT LEADERS THROUGH HISTORY

    This course examines the historical impact of some of the world’s greatest leaders from various backgrounds including, but not limited to those who represent religious, government, business, military, and community organizations as well as the arts.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    LDRS 2123 or 2223

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 4133 - LEADING FOR INNOVATION

    This course provides students an opportunity to review and reflect on leadership concepts that facilitate innovation. Students will communicate ideas regarding leading for innovation and will identify leadership concepts that complement the need for innovation.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 4141 - SENIOR LEADERSHIP PORTFOLIO

    This course is the capstone course for the major requirements and provides students the opportunity to synthesize and apply their learning in a workplace context. Insights are gained leadership profile as they relate to the workplace. A written reflection and portfolio of evidence are required.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    All major courses or permission

    Credits: 1
  

  • LDRS 4143 - LEADERSHIP, FOLLOWERSHIP, TEAMWORK

    This course surveys basic leadership and motivation theories. It explores the concept of followership. A psychodynamic approach is used to further consider effective teamwork and the leader-follower dynamic.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    LDRS 2123, LDRS 2223, or BUSI 3203

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 5003 - THE ART OF SELF LEADERSHIP

    This course provides students an opportunity to review and reflect on self-leadership research and teachings. Students will contribute to the body of public knowledge regarding self-leadership and will develop or strengthen the disciplines and behaviors that are essential for successful leadership.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 5013 - LEADERSHIP FORUM

    This course examines the body of work of contemporary authors, speakers, managers and professionals who are recognized as successful leaders across various disciplines. Students will synthesize the writings of these leaders, review seminal research in those fields, and reflect on their own leadership skills, traits and behaviors as they apply to their ability to lead in a global economy.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 5113 - LEADERSHIP THEORY/FRAMEWORKS

    This course examines the distinction between leadership and management, in addition to the major theories and models of leadership from a variety of perspectives. Students are expected to understand the theoretical basis of each model, their strengths and weaknesses, and how to apply the concepts to practical situations in business and other settings. Students will explore their personal leadership style through a series of assignments. Students will also reflect on leadership experiences and then apply lessons learned to further develop their leadership capabilities.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 5123 - SERVANT LEADERSHIP

    This course explores academic, biblical, and practitioner concepts of servant leadership.  It is intended to encourage a philosophy and lifestyle of servant leadership in students’ professional and personal lives.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite:  Admission to the MBA program.

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 5133 - FRAMEWORKS FOR COLLABORATION

    This course provides students an opportunity to identify and reflect on theories related to teamwork and collaborative leadership. Students will contribute to the body of public knowledge regarding a theory of collaborative leadership. They will identify frameworks for collaboration that lead to successful leadership.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 5143 - LEADING WITH SOCIAL INTELLIGENCE

    This course provides an in-depth exploration of leading with social intelligence. Areas of emphasis with focus on awareness of situations and the social dynamics involved, and the knowledge of interaction strategies with others. Additionally, self-introspection, consciousness of one’s own perceptions and reactions to situations, will be discussed. Interpersonal people skills will also be analyzed from both a toxic and nourishing effect.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 5153 - LEADERSHIP IN CONTEXT

    This course provides a study of the contextual considerations of leadership. Context may include such things as culture, socio-economic status, institutional, political, etc. When leadership decisions are being made in any organization, the contextual aspects of the environment must also be taken into account. More specifically, interaction between the leader and the follower will be analyzed, as well as the applicability of leadership theories such as situational leadership, leader-member exchange, and adaptive leadership. Additionally, differentiation of an objective context versus subjective context will be discussed.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 5163 - LEADER AS STRATEGIST

    This course offers an opportunity for students to design and think strategically, in business and not-for-profit organizations. Students will evaluate case studies and understand how leaders leverage available people and resources to accomplish strategic objectives. The primary focus will be on determining the best way to influence through strategy, organizational design, organizational culture, and leading change efforts.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 5173 - LEADER AS STORYTELLER

    Leaders today must create vision, inspire action, and create communities—all of which are best accomplished using stories. Leader storytelling involves converting the experiences of life into a more powerful and meaningful form with a clear thesis to accomplish a set purpose. Often the right anecdote motivates followers more surely than hours of lectures. Students will learn why stories are persuasive, the common features of great stories, how to make stories more visual, and the importance of rewriting. They will also learn how stories can build brands, drive growth, and inspire action. Special topics include how the leader finds stories to change others and how to promote stories in a digital world.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 5203 - LEADING FOR INNOVATION

    This course provides students an opportunity to review and reflect on leadership theory and innovation. Students will contribute to the body of public knowledge regarding leading for innovation and will identify leadership theories that complement the need for innovation.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 5213 - LEADERSHIP PHILOSOPHY

    This course explores the concept of leadership from a holistic approach through anthropology, philosophy, psychology, sociology, and great works of literature.  Students examine leader traits and skills, leadership styles in different situations, and leadership philosophies fulfilling higher-order needs, including authentic, transformational, servant, and spiritual.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite:  Admission to the MBA program.

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 5223 - LEADERSHIP IN HISTORY

    Perhaps the best way to learn leadership is to observe a great leader in action. Since that is often impossible to do in person, in this course students will study the lives of great leaders to broaden their understanding of what leadership is and how it is implemented. Readings will include many short biographies from multifarious types of leaders and contexts throughout time, and the course is designed to allow students some participation in choosing which leaders to study. The intent is to extract lessons and insights which can be applied to students’ own approaches to leadership, and to help students understand both commonalities and differences between great leaders.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 5233 - CURRENT TOPICS IN ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP

    This course provides an opportunity for students to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of an approved topic related to organizational leadership within various occupations.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite:  Admission to the MBA program.

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 5243 - LEADERSHIP INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH METHODS

    This course introduces and discusses approaches, strategies, and data collection methods relating to research in leadership. Students will consider how to select the appropriate methodology for use in a study to be performed. Additionally, students will learn how to collect data based on different data collection methods, construct research tools, pilot test them, and employ them.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 5263 - LEADERSHIP THESIS

    This course is the study and application of leadership-specific scholarly research techniques in preparation for the writing of the Masters in Leadership thesis.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 5303 - COACHING, MENTORING AND CONSULTING

    This course provides a detailed review of three aspects of leadership; coaching, mentoring, and consulting. Each aspect will be discussed regarding the part it plays in developing aspirant leaders, followers, and organizations.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Masters student.   

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 5313 - NEGOTIATION AND CONFLICT MANAGEMENT

    Complex relationships and flat organizational hierarchies require leaders to master negotiation skills and be able to implement them to manage interpersonal and inter-organizational conflict. Nearly every transaction with another person involves some type of negotiation. This course equips students to develop their perception, persuasion, analytical thinking, and interpersonal skills to build agreement and to manage relationship break-down. Students will learn negotiation and conflict management theory, processes, strategies, and related ethical considerations. Specific topics addressed include investigation, mediation, arbitration, multicultural contexts, personality conflicts, crisis planning, and developing enduring system-wide solutions.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 5323 - LEADING BRAND CREATION

    Fundraising and marketing feed off one another and ideally fuel an organization’s growth and success. This course provides students an understanding of the interplay between these two forces, as well as addresses the role of leadership, audience analysis, message creation, strategies, and ethics. Students will create a marketing and fundraising plan for a real or fictitious organization and be able to identify, secure, and maintain a diverse portfolio of funding sources.

     

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 5343 - INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY

    This course examines the basic constructs of how to organize successful technology-driven innovation in both entrepreneurial and established organizations. Students will explore how innovation-based strategies are used as a source of competitive advantage and how to build organizations that excel at identifying, building and marketing technological innovations. The course also examines how entrepreneurs can shape organizations so they can continuously build and market their innovations.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 5353 - BUSINESS START-UP PLAN (CAPSTONE)

    This course integrates all prior learning in the entrepreneurship concentration and helps students discover how an idea, a market, and price form the basis of a business start-up. The course introduces students to the entrepreneurial journey, from finding an idea, to accessing the marketplace, to raising capital for a business venture by developing a well thought out business plan. This process engages students to think through crucial issues in an organized way and help improve business acumen. The business plan will also help students prepare a roadmap for becoming a successful entrepreneur.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 5403 - ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP

    This course focuses on practical experience that blends theory and practice. Students reflect on prior leadership experiences and then apply lessons learned to further develop their leadership capabilities. Environmental factors, organizational objectives, company culture, and individual and group ethical standards will be examined to incorporate situational determinants of organizational leadership effectiveness.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 5413 - FOLLOWERSHIP DYNAMICS

    This course considers a critical review of followership, and how those that follow can impact an organization. Leadership studies have had prominence through much of the 20thcentury, however, studies involving followership have been severely underrepresented in scholarly literature. Societal thoughts on followership will be considered from ancient times until present day. Various types of followership models will be considered, and what impact followers can have on leaders and the organization.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 5423 - LEADING TEAMS

    Leading teams involves managing different personalities, cultures, conflicting political agendas, and varying skill levels while simultaneously securing resources and managing expectations of senior stakeholders. This course focuses on group dynamics and the principles of building highly effective teams. Students will receive theoretical and practical knowledge about small group interactions, often learning through participation in hands-on group activities that demonstrate and reinforce the textual material. Emphasis is placed on leadership skills, subordinate participation, power dynamics, and team problem-solving.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 5433 - COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

    This experiential-learning course provides students the opportunity to explore the key institutions and civic structures that contribute to a flourishing community, including local government, economic development, the environment, criminal justice, business, education, communication and the media, health and social services. Along with developing personal leadership skills, students will have the opportunity to increase their social capital and capacity to serve as leaders in their community. The course is taught concurrent with the student’s participation in an approved community leadership development program.

     

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Approval of Instructor

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 5443 - LEADERSHIP CAPSTONE

    The goal of this course is to assist students in the integration of their academic study of leadership and their leadership experiences in preparation for their roles as members of the contemporary workforce. Students will analyze and synthesize the concept of leadership using cultural, ethical, sociological, and historical perspectives. Exploration and reflection of personal values, decision-making, and in-depth analysis of various leadership themes take place in course activities.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Completion of all required courses

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 5523 - APPLIED LEADERSHIP/DISNEY LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE

    This course provides insight into the strategies that drive the Disney organization, including its emphasis on creativity and innovation, leadership excellence, people management, quality service, and brand loyalty practices. Other comparable business experiences may be substituted with permission of advisor.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 5543 - LEADING ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE

    Leading organizational change is a significant challenge facing today’s organizations. This course will explore the nature of these changes, the basis for their adoption, and both the management and leadership of organizational change in the 21st century. It also presents a perspective of theories of organizations through a historical and developmental context as well as through current practices and their application to organizational transformation in one or more current settings.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 5603 - PHILOSOPHY OF COACHING

    This courses stimulates philosophical thinking and fosters and spirit of confidence in developing research based methods of coaching in sport or other contexts. Coverage is given to the spiritual and faith-based aspects of motivation and performance.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • LRDS 5103 - THE ART AND PRACTICE OF SELF-LEADERSHIP

    This course provides students an opportunity to review and reflect on self-leadership by interacting with both classic and contemporary literature. Students will contribute to the body of public knowledge regarding self-leadership and will develop or strengthen the disciplines and behaviors that are essential for effective leadership.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None    

    Credits: 3
  

  • SRMT 3403 - SPORT ETHICS

    This course is a study of contemporary moral issues in sports, including the relative fairness of performance enhancing drugs and techniques, cheating and deception, the role of violence in sports, and the nature of sportsmanship.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    SRMT 2103 and SRMT 2303

    Credits: 3
  

  • SRMT 4503 - SPORT FINANCE

    This course is designed to provide critical theories of finance and accounting as applied to managerial control of sport organizations. Topics include forms of team ownership, taxation, financial analysis, feasibilities studies, licensing, and economic impact studies.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    SRMT 3503, SRMT 3303, SRMT 3403, SRMT 3103, SRMT 3603 and SRMT 3203

    Credits: 3
  

  • SRMT 5603 - PHILOSOPHY OF COACHING

    This courses stimulates philosophical thinking and fosters and spirit of confidence in developing research based methods of coaching in sport or other contexts. Coverage is given to the spiritual and faith-based aspects of motivation and performance.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3

Design & Communication
  

  • COMM 3113 - INTEGRATING FAITH IN LANGUAGE AND THE COMMUNICATION ARTS

    This course reviews central elements of a Christian worldview, examines the theoretical dimensions of prominent approaches to the language and communication arts, and explores ways to integrate Christian thought, principles, and values in the fields of language. 

    Prerequisites & Notes
    THEO 2123

    Credits: 3
  

  • COMM 3153 - INTERPRETING NARRATIVES AND IDEOLOGIES

    This course concentrates on how the mass media create and deliver stories to impact individuals and society. Students study narrative theory, media ethics, and criticism models. Emphasis is given to understanding what Hollywood teaches theologically, how mass media stories shape modern culture, and then how students must analyze their own media consumption and create stories for moral purposes.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    COMM 3533 (Mass Communication Theory) 

    Credits: 3
  

  • COMM 3333 - WI: WRITING FOR THE MASS MEDIA

    This course focuses on writing skills for the mass media, including print, broadcast, documentary, and online journalism as well as public relations and advertising. It includes instruction on interviewing, research, and copy editing for various media and story formats.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ENGL 1233

    Credits: 3
  

  • COMM 3523 - DIGITAL LAYOUT AND DESIGN

    This course provides instruction in the practical skills and theoretical considerations used in the layout and design of various media productions.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • COMM 3793 - DIGITAL MARKETING AND ANALYTICS

    This course introduces students to the changing world of digital marketing. The purpose of the course is to prepare students to create digital marketing pieces and campaigns in order to reach customers and promote their organizations or businesses. It explores key marketing principles that are applicable to traditional and emerging technologies while providing students the chance to get practical experience using the major advertising, communication, and analytics tools available for both targeted and mass marketing efforts.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • COMM 3823 - WEB PAGE DESIGN

    This course is designed to prepare the student for the design of pages and sites on the World Wide Web. Included will be techniques for designing effective, aesthetically pleasing, and user-friendly interfaces by applying proper color coordination and easy to understand navigational techniques.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • COMM 4001 - COMMUNICATION SEMINAR

    This course readies the future communication professional for the job market by providing career advice on networking, interviewing, job searching, and the production of job application materials.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Junior or Senior status.

    Credits: 1
  

  • COMM 4083 - ADVANCED DIGITAL IMAGING

    This course focuses on advanced digital imaging techniques, including advanced digital photo editing, raster image digital design, and designing for online media.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    COMM 2023 and COMM 3523

    Credits: 3
  

  • COMM 4093 - ADVERTISING DESIGN

    This course focuses on graphic design in advertising, including advanced logo and identity design, print advertisement design, and online advertisement design.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    COMM 3523

    Credits: 3
  

  • COMM 4113 - ADVANCED ILLUSTRATION

    This course focuses on advanced illustration techniques, including the production of vector graphics, infographics, and line illustration.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    COMM 3523

    Credits: 3
  

  • COMM 4143 - STORYTELLING AND PERSUASION

    This course focuses on the process, structure, and effects of storytelling and persuasion. Classic persuasion models and contemporary theoretical research are examined and applied to case studies of narrative persuasion. Specifically, examples of interpersonal communication, public speaking, and mass mediated content are analyzed for their narrative structure and persuasiveness. Students also formulate and propose stories that are meant to be persuasive.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    COMM 3533

    Credits: 3
  

  • COMM 4183 - INTERNATIONAL PHOTOJOURNALISM

    This course focuses on advanced photography techniques and photojournalistic considerations specific to international reporting and visual storytelling overseas.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    COMM 2023

    Credits: 3
  

  • COMM 4203 - GLOBAL COMMUNICATION

    This course is a study of communication leadership, public relations, and international communications operations through traveling to large metropolitan cities, giving students an in-depth study of communication occupations. Sites visited can include global public relations firms, tours of television studios, premier museums, historic sites, and interviews with professionals at the top of the communication field.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • COMM 4213 - PUBLIC RELATIONS CAMPAIGNS AND EVENT PLANNING

    This course is an opportunity for students to produce a public relations campaign as well as plan and publicize an event. This senior-level experience is meant to help students add to their communication portfolio and demonstrate proficiency in public relations campaigns and event planning.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    COMM 2323

    Credits: 3
  

  • COMM 4823 - COMMUNICATION INTERNSHIP

    This capstone experience involves supervised practical experience in theatre, publication, digital media, public relations, broadcasting, film, or a related communication field with professional organizations.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Advisor Approval Required

    Credits: 3
  

  • COMM 4833 - COMMUNICATION INTERNSHIP

    This capstone experience involves supervised practical experience in theatre, publication, digital media, public relations, broadcasting, film, or a related communication field with professional organizations.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Advisor Approval Required

    Credits: 3
  

  • COMM 4836 - COMMUNICATION INTERNSHIP

    This capstone experience involves supervised practical experience in theatre, publication, digital media, public relations, broadcasting, film, or a related communication field with professional organizations.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Advisor Approval Required

    Credits: 6
  

  • COMM/DCOM 1533 - SURVEY OF DIGITAL MEDIA AND DESIGN

    This course surveys the field of digital media and design in order to prepare students for academic and professional paths in digital media and design. Topics include the history and contemporary applications of digital media and design as well as practical, introductory examples of digital media and design.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • COMM/DCOM 2023 - PHOTOGRAPHY

    This is an introductory course to photography. Students learn how to properly compose, light, and focus on various subjects. Topics include digital photography techniques, photo-journalism, photography ethics, as well as portrait, landscape, and event photography.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • COMM/DCOM 2083 - INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION

    This course surveys theory and research related to interpersonal communication as it explores effective dyadic communication in family, social, and work environments.  Considered are such topics as the development of self-concept, perception, emotions, verbal and nonverbal communication, listening strategies, and managing conflict and power in light of biblical and theological teachings.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • COMM/DCOM 2093 - CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION

    This course introduces the fundamental topics, theories, theorists, cultural values models, concepts, and themes of intercultural communication.  Students will not only appreciate differences and similarities between cultures but will be able to apply this knowledge in order to better operate and communicate effectively in other cultures.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • COMM/DCOM 2323 - INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC RELATIONS

    This course provides an overview of public relations with emphasis on the tools, skills, and technology needed in the creation and exchange of messages in public and private organizations using print, broadcast, and electronic media.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • COMM/DCOM 2423 - WRITING FOR DIGITAL MEDIA

    This course focuses on writing skills for digital media with an emphasis on media convergence and online journalism.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ENGL1233

    Credits: 3
  

  • COMM/DCOM 3153 - INTERPRETING NARRATIVES AND IDEOLOGIES

    This course concentrates on how the mass media create and deliver stories to impact individuals and society. Students study narrative theory, media ethics, and criticism models. Emphasis is given to understanding what Hollywood teaches theologically, how mass media stories shape modern culture, and then how students must analyze their own media consumption and create stories for moral purposes.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    DCOM 3533 (Mass Communication Theory) 

    Credits: 3
  

  • COMM/DCOM 3523 - DIGITAL LAYOUT AND DESIGN

    This course provides instruction in the practical skills and theoretical considerations used in the layout and design of various media productions.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • COMM/DCOM 3793 - DIGITAL MARKETING AND ANALYTICS

    This course introduces students to the changing world of digital marketing. The purpose of the course is to prepare students to create digital marketing pieces and campaigns in order to reach customers and promote their organizations or businesses. It explores key marketing principles that are applicable to traditional and emerging technologies while providing students the chance to get practical experience using the major advertising, communication, and analytics tools available for both targeted and mass marketing efforts.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • COMM/DCOM 4001 - COMMUNICATION SEMINAR

    This course readies the future communication professional for the job market by providing career advice on networking, interviewing, job searching, and the production of job application materials.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Junior or Senior status.

    Credits: 1
  

  • COMM/DCOM 4093 - ADVERTISING DESIGN

    This course focuses on graphic design in advertising, including advanced logo and identity design, print advertisement design, and online advertisement design.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    DCOM 3523

    Credits: 3
  

  • COMM/DCOM 4143 - STORYTELLING AND PERSUASION

    This course focuses on the process, structure, and effects of storytelling and persuasion. Classic persuasion models and contemporary theoretical research are examined and applied to case studies of narrative persuasion. Specifically, examples of interpersonal communication, public speaking, and mass mediated content are analyzed for their narrative structure and persuasiveness. Students also formulate and propose stories that are meant to be persuasive.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    DCOM 3533

    Credits: 3
  

  • COMM/DCOM 4203 - GLOBAL COMMUNICATION

    This course is a study of communication leadership, public relations, and international communications operations through traveling to large metropolitan cities, giving students an in-depth study of communication occupations. Sites visited can include global public relations firms, tours of television studios, premier museums, historic sites, and interviews with professionals at the top of the communication field.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • COMM/DCOM 4213 - PUBLIC RELATIONS CAMPAIGNS AND EVENT PLANNING

    This course is an opportunity for students to produce a public relations campaign as well as plan and publicize an event. This senior-level experience is meant to help students add to their communication portfolio and demonstrate proficiency in public relations campaigns and event planning.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    DCOM 2323

    Credits: 3
  

  • DCOM 1433 - FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEECH

    This course is a study in both theory and practice in the principles of effective speech development and presentation.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • DCOM 1533 - SURVEY OF DIGITAL MEDIA AND DESIGN

    This course surveys the field of digital media and design in order to prepare students for academic and professional paths in digital media and design. Topics include the history and contemporary applications of digital media and design as well as practical, introductory examples of digital media and design.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • DCOM 2023 - PHOTOGRAPHY

    This is an introductory course to photography. Students learn how to properly compose, light, and focus on various subjects. Topics include digital photography techniques, photo-journalism, photography ethics, as well as portrait, landscape, and event photography.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • DCOM 2083 - INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION

    This course surveys theory and research related to interpersonal communication as it explores effective dyadic communication in family, social, and work environments.  Considered are such topics as the development of self-concept, perception, emotions, verbal and nonverbal communication, listening strategies, and managing conflict and power in light of biblical and theological teachings.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • DCOM 2093 - CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION

    This course introduces the fundamental topics, theories, theorists, cultural values models, concepts, and themes of intercultural communication.  Students will not only appreciate differences and similarities between cultures but will be able to apply this knowledge in order to better operate and communicate effectively in other cultures.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • DCOM 2323 - INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC RELATIONS

    This course provides an overview of public relations with emphasis on the tools, skills, and technology needed in the creation and exchange of messages in public and private organizations using print, broadcast, and electronic media.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • DCOM 2423 - WRITING FOR DIGITAL MEDIA

    This course focuses on writing skills for digital media with an emphasis on media convergence and online journalism.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ENGL 1233

    Credits: 3
  

  • DCOM 2433 - FILM APPRECIATION

    This course is a survey of the historical, social/cultural, political, technical, and stylistic dimensions of film. Students will view and critically respond to films from a variety of periods and genres.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • DCOM 3003 - MAGAZINE DESIGN AND PRODUCTION

    This course deals with the process of magazine planning, editing, designing, and distributing.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • DCOM 3113 - INTEGRATING FAITH IN LANGUAGE COMMUNICATION ARTS

    This course reviews central elements of a Christian worldview, examines the theoretical dimensions of prominent approaches to the language and communication arts, and explores ways to integrate Christian thought, principles, and values in the fields of language. 

    Prerequisites & Notes
    THEO 2123

    Credits: 3
  

  • DCOM 3153 - INTERPRETING NARRATIVES AND IDEOLOGIES

    This course concentrates on how the mass media create and deliver stories to impact individuals and society. Students study narrative theory, media ethics, and criticism models. Emphasis is given to understanding what Hollywood teaches theologically, how mass media stories shape modern culture, and then how students must analyze their own media consumption and create stories for moral purposes.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    DCOM 3533 (Mass Communication Theory) 

    Credits: 3
  

  • DCOM 3333 - WI: WRITING FOR THE MASS MEDIA

    This course focuses on writing skills for the mass media, including print, broadcast, documentary, and online journalism as well as public relations and advertising. It includes instruction on interviewing, research, and copy editing for various media and story formats.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ENGL 1233

    Credits: 3
  

  • DCOM 3523 - DIGITAL LAYOUT AND DESIGN

    This course provides instruction in the practical skills and theoretical considerations used in the layout and design of various media productions.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None.

    Credits: 3
  

  • DCOM 3533 - MASS COMMUNICATION THEORY

    This course is an in-depth study of the development of the various theoretical approaches to understanding the impact and effects of mass communication on individuals, groups, and the culture as well as their practical applications within the media professions.

     

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ENGL 1233 English Composition II

    Credits: 3
  

  • DCOM 3533 - MASS COMMUNICATION THEORY

    This course is an in-depth study of the development of the various theoretical approaches to understanding the impact and effects of mass communication on individuals, groups, and the culture as well as their practical applications within the media professions.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ENGL 1233 English Composition II 

    Credits: 3
  

  • DCOM 3793 - DIGITAL MARKETING AND ANALYTICS

    This course introduces students to the changing world of digital marketing. The purpose of the course is to prepare students to create digital marketing pieces and campaigns in order to reach customers and promote their organizations or businesses. It explores key marketing principles that are applicable to traditional and emerging technologies while providing students the chance to get practical experience using the major advertising, communication, and analytics tools available for both targeted and mass marketing efforts.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None.

    Credits: 3
  

  • DCOM 3823 - WEB PAGE DESIGN

    This course is designed to prepare the student for the design of pages and sites on the World Wide Web. Included will be techniques for designing effective, aesthetically pleasing, and user-friendly interfaces by applying proper color coordination and easy to understand navigational techniques.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • DCOM 4001 - COMMUNICATION SEMINAR

    This course readies the future communication professional for the job market by providing career advice on networking, interviewing, job searching, and the production of job application materials.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None.

    Credits: 1
  

  • DCOM 4083 - ADVANCED DIGITAL IMAGING

    This course focuses on advanced digital imaging techniques, including advanced digital photo editing, raster image digital design, and designing for online media.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    DCOM 2023 and DCOM 3523

    Credits: 3
  

  • DCOM 4093 - ADVERTISING DESIGN

    This course focuses on graphic design in advertising, including advanced logo and identity design, print advertisement design, and online advertisement design.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    DCOM 3523

    Credits: 3
  

  • DCOM 4113 - ADVANCED ILLUSTRATION

    This course focuses on advanced illustration techniques, including the production of vector graphics, infographics, and line illustration.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    DCOM 3523

    Credits: 3
  

  • DCOM 4143 - STORYTELLING AND PERSUASION

    This course focuses on the process, structure, and effects of storytelling and persuasion. Classic persuasion models and contemporary theoretical research are examined and applied to case studies of narrative persuasion. Specifically, examples of interpersonal communication, public speaking, and mass mediated content are analyzed for their narrative structure and persuasiveness. Students also formulate and propose stories that are meant to be persuasive.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    DCOM 3533

    Credits: 3
  

  • DCOM 4183 - INTERNATIONAL PHOTOJOURNALISM

    This course focuses on advanced photography techniques and photojournalistic considerations specific to international reporting and visual storytelling overseas.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    DCOM 2023

    Credits: 3
  

  • DCOM 4203 - GLOBAL COMMUNICATION

    This course is a study of communication leadership, public relations, and international communications operations through traveling to large metropolitan cities, giving students an in-depth study of communication occupations. Sites visited can include global public relations firms, tours of television studios, premier museums, historic sites, and interviews with professionals at the top of the communication field.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • DCOM 4213 - PUBLIC RELATIONS CAMPAIGNS AND EVENT PLANNING

    This course is an opportunity for students to produce a public relations campaign as well as plan and publicize an event. This senior-level experience is meant to help students add to their communication portfolio and demonstrate proficiency in public relations campaigns and event planning.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    DCOM 2323

    Credits: 3
  

  • DCOM 4533 - MASS COMMUNICATION LAW

    This course is an extensive study of the various communication laws with particular emphasis on the interpretation and implementation of the First Amendment. It also focuses on the influence of communication law on the work of the media professional.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ENGL 1233 English Composition II 

    Credits: 3
  

  • DCOM 4823 - COMMUNICATION INTERNSHIP

    This capstone experience involves supervised practical experience in theatre, publication, digital media, public relations, broadcasting, film, or a related communication field with professional organizations.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Advisor Approval Required

    Credits: 3
  

  • DCOM 4833 - COMMUNICATION INTERNSHIP

    This capstone experience involves supervised practical experience in theatre, publication, digital media, public relations, broadcasting, film, or a related communication field with professional organizations.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Advisor approval required.

    Credits: 3
  

  • DCOM 4836 - COMMUNICATION INTERNSHIP

    This capstone experience involves supervised practical experience in theatre, publication, digital media, public relations, broadcasting, film, or a related communication field with professional organizations.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Advisor approval required.

    Credits: 6
  

  • IDES 2002 - DESIGN PROCESS

    In this class, students will learn how a designer can develop an agile mindset that allows them to address complex issues both in and out of the design business. Reading, lectures, and creative exercises will prepare the student to observe, identify, and address any challenge–from a simple design brief to a complex problem.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None.

    Credits: 2
  

  • IDES 2003 - HISTORY AND INFLUENCES OF INDUSTRIAL DESIGN

    This course will survey the history of industrial design, and its rise as a profession, focusing on the industrial revolution to contemporary times. The course will focus primarily on three-dimensional design movements, trends, societal impact, and materials and manufacturing processes as they relate to interior and exterior architectural spaces, furnishings, consumer product design and transportation design. Content will explore the transitions from applied arts to manufactured products, from engineering to aesthetics, and mass proliferation to sustainability and human-centric design practices.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None.

    Credits: 3
 

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