COMM 506 - Strategic Communications in a Digital World

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

The conceptual and practical foundations for effective strategic communications management will be examined, providing professionals with the insights and skills needed to integrate digital media into strategic communications planning for a range of organizations including non-profit, education, government, health, and private sector. Restricted to MACT students. Students may not receive credit for both EXT 506 and COMM 506. Prerequisites: COMM 502 and COMM 503 or consent of the Department.

COMM 509 - Advanced Seminar in Research Design

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 0-3S-0)

Advanced seminar on qualitative and quantitative approaches for conducting research in communications and technology. This course provides students with in depth study of research design and guides them in preparation for commencing their culminating project. Offered by asynchronous Internet communication. Restricted to MACT course-based students. Prerequisite: COMM 501 or consent of the department.

MST 310 - Political Economy of Media

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Theoretical and cultural issues surrounding the political-economic structures, institutions, and power relations of media. Prerequisite: MST 100.

POL S 298 - Topics in Political Science

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

A variable content course, which may be repeated if topics vary. Prerequisite: POL S 101 or Department consent.