This course is will introduce students to a set of social science research methods that are used in the communication discipline and in workplace and organizational contexts.

Drawing on existing theory and research, this course examines issues of usage, adoption, and performance of new and established communication technologies in the workplace and other contexts.

Communication in organizations, communication networks, management and communication, decision making, goal setting, and process consultation in varying organizational settings. 

This course examines the role of communication in society.

Students use emerging digital technology to develop and test innovations in journalism and media.  Emerging technologies are applied to journalism and media to create and test new storytelling form

Students develop a professional e-portfolio that showcases: a resume; academic work, professional development courses, certifications and/or military service; social media and other digital assets;

This course gives students hands-on instruction in how to use digital media tools to produce interactive and media rich online stories.

For students appointed as Teaching Assistants.  Credits for a Teaching Assistantship do not count towards doctoral degree requirements.

For students appointed as part-time Graduate Assistants.