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2011-2012 Catalog

2011-2012 Catalog / Curriculum and Degree Requirements / Course Descriptions / Communication Courses (COM) / COM3053 Mass Media Theory [3].

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COM3053 Mass Media Theory [3].

A study of mass communication theories, models, and perspectives essential to understanding the influence of media on culture and society.

Prerequisite: COM2053.

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    • Course Prefixes
    • Applied Business Technology Courses (ABT)
    • ACC5003 Accounting Ethics [3].
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      • COM1013G Interpersonal Communication [3].
      • COM1023G Public Speaking [3].
      • COM1033 Introduction to Video Production [3].
      • COM1061 Sportscasting Clinic [1].
      • aCOM2002 Public Relations Practicum [2].
      • COM2003G Small Group Communication [3].
      • aCOM2013 Introduction to Public Relations [3].
      • COM2031 Acting Practicum [1].
      • aCOM2033 Fundamentals of Acting [3].
      • COM2051 Interim Radio Practicum [1].
      • COM2053G Media and Society [3].
      • COM2063 Introduction to Radio Performance [3].
      • COM2072 Radio Production [2].
      • COM2081 Fundraising Practicum [1].
      • COM2082 Radio Practicum [2].
      • COM2091 Professional Portfolio in Communication I [1].
      • COM2092 Underwriting Practicum [2].
      • COM2102 Video Practicum [1-2].
      • COM2103 Advanced Video Production and Performance [3].
      • aCOM3013G Organizational Communication [3].
      • COM3031 Stagecraft Practicum [1].
      • aCOM3032 Media Writing [2].
      • aCOM3033 Technical Theater [3].
      • aCOM3043G Persuasion [3].
      • COM3053 Mass Media Theory [3].
      • aCOM3073 Intercultural Communication [3].
      • COM3082 Advanced Radio Practicum [2].
      • COM3083 Media Management [3].
      • COM3091 Professional Portfolio in Communication II [1].
      • COM3102 Advanced Video Practicum [1-2].
      • COM3103 Video Directing and Producing [3].
      • COM3113 Advanced Public Relations [3].
      • aCOM4002 Media Law and Ethics [2].
      • COM4003 Seminar in Communication [3].
      • COM4023 Theories of Communication and Rhetoric [3].
      • COM4033 Play Production [3].
      • COM4091 Professional Portfolio in Communication III [1].
      • COM5019 Independent Study in Communication [1-4].
      • COM5029 Communication Internship [1-6].
      • COM5091 Communication Honors Research Project [1-2].
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    • NUR2002 Professional Nursing Perspectives I [2].
    • NUR2012 Professional Nursing Perspectives II [2].
    • NUR2021 Foundations of Clinical Nursing Practice [1].
    • NUR2034 Fundamental Nursing Care: Promoting Healthy Aging [4].
    • NUR2053 Transition: from Practical to Professional Nursing [3].
    • NUR3016 Comfort Care of Adults [6].
    • NUR3033 Health Assessment [3].
    • NUR3053 Principles of Pharmacology [3].
    • NUR3074 Nursing Care of Pediatric Clients and their Families [4].
    • NUR3094 Maternity and Women’s Health Nursing [4].
    • NUR3112 Evidence-based Nursing Care [2].
    • NUR3113 Concepts in Pathophysiology [3].
    • NUR3303 Gerontological Nursing [3].
    • NUR3313 Evidence for Nursing Practice [3].
    • NUR3323 Comprehensive Health Assessment [3].
    • NUR3343 Transition to Professional Nursing [3].
    • NUR4014 Nursing Concepts in Community Health [4].
    • NUR4034 Mental Health Nursing [4].
    • NUR4052 Nursing Theory [2].
    • NUR4072 Entry to Professional Nursing Practice [2].
    • NUR4098 Clinical Nurse Leadership Class and Seminar [8].
    • NUR4112 Management Issues in Nursing Practice [2].
    • NUR4303 Genomic Nursing [3].
    • NUR4314 Community Health Perspectives [4].
    • NUR4324 Clinical Nurse Leadership [4].
    • NUR4333 Health Care Management [3].
    • NUR4353 Theoretical Perspectives for RNs [3].
    • NUR5019 Independent Study in Nursing [1-4].
    • NUR5029 Nursing Internship [1-6].
    • NUR5091 Nursing Honors Research Project [1-2].
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