96 courses with the subject COJO, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
COJO 1000(Offered spring semester of odd
numbered years) 4210 [CMJR 4210; CO/M 4210]. Special Topics in Communication. 1‑3 (Max. 6). Intensive study of such special problems and topics in human communication processes as gender relations, power dynamics, family and political communication. Content varies. Dual listed with COJO 5210. Prerequisites: COJO 1040 and 9 hours in the department. 4230 [CMJR 4230; CO/M 4230, 4910]. Spe- cial Topics in Mass Media. 1‑3 (Max. 6). Intensive study of problems and topics specific to the mass media, including print, broadcast, advertising, public relations, and the Internet. Course content varies and may include his- torical, legal, ethical, political, sociocultural, economic, and theoretical perspectives. Dual listed with COJO 5230. Prerequisites: COJO 1000 and 9 hours in the department. 4233. Race, Gender, Ethnicity in the Me- dia. 3. [WC,DCOM3] Examine the role mass media plays in the Black community and other racial, ethnic, gendered, and socioeco- nomic communities. Students will develop a critical understanding of the way the mass me- dia uses stereotypes and prejudice to influence society’s views about ethnic minorities and women in in contemporary United States soci- ety. Cross-listed with AAST 4233 and WMST 4233; dual-listed with COJO 5233. Prerequisites: AAST 1000, any AAST 2000-level course, or three hours of any level of WMST courses, or three hours of any level COJO courses; WB, and junior/senior standing. 4250 [CMJR 4250; CO/M 4250]. Advanced Organizational Communication. 3. Stud- ies communication processes in political, educational, industrial, medical and nonprofit organizations. Emphasizes in-depth analysis of theories and methods of organizational research and practice. (Offered spring semester of even-numbered years) 4260. [4985] Rhetoric and Social Justice. 3. [DCOM3] Analyzes concepts of ableism, anti-Semitism, heterosexism, racism, sexism, and socioeconomic class through a critical/ social construction framework. It attempts to develop a “working” definition of these concepts by analyzing historical and current conceptualizations and identifying marginal- ization and disenfranchisement as it is woven in the fabric of American society. Dual listed with COJO 4260; cross listed with AAST 4260. Prerequisites: Minimum of 9 credit hours in AAST or COJO and junior standing. (Of- fered spring semester of even-numbered years) ge of Arts and Sciences 198 4300 [CMJR 4300; CO/M 4300]. Advertis- ing Campaigns. 3. Reviews current national, regional and local advertising practices in vari- ous media. Develops understanding of adver- tising agency and/or advertising department. Students prepare an advertising campaign using creative and marketing strategies on regional or national level. Prerequisite: COJO 3300. (Normally offered spring semester) 4310 [CO/M 4310]. Public Relations Techniques. 3. Practical application of pub- lic relations writing, planning and program implementation. Includes exercises in writing news releases, structuring news conferences and writing preliminary and formal public relations strategies. The plans also incorpo- rate advertising and marketing segments for external publics, newsletter design, editing and interpersonal relations. Prerequisite: COJO 3310. (Offered spring semester) 4400 [CMJR 4400; CO/M 4400]. Photojour- nalism. 3. Studies and intensively practices reporting news and features photographically, plus essentials of advertising photography. Includes advanced camera and darkroom techniques and photo editing. Two one-hour lectures and one two-hour laboratory weekly. mester of even-numbered years) 4500 [CMJR 4500; CO/M 4500]. Mass Communication Law. 3. Studies develop- ment of First Amendment law. Includes practi- cal application of law to mass media practice; relationship of legal and social responsibilities of the mass media; and problems of law and regulation, such as constitutional, statutory and administrative. Prerequisites: COJO 1000 and 2100. (Offered fall semester) 4530. Web Design. 3. Addresses the theory and logistics of web design and online inter- activity. Students will create and maintain a professional portfolio website that showcases their communication and design talents. It is applicable to journalism, public relations, advertising, marketing, photography, and any other media-related career path that uses new media. Dual listed with COJO 5530. Prerequi- sites: COJO 1000 and 9 hours in the depart- ment. (Offered spring semester) 4590 [CMJR 4590; CO/M 4590]. Advanced Persuasion. 3. Participants in this seminar engage in dialog directed toward both (1) un- derstanding the issues raised in contemporary persuasion research and (2) exploring poten- tial solutions and ideas for future research. This seminar should prompt participants to begin their own research ventures designed to contribute to the study of communication
Total Hrs. 16 SOPHOMORE YEAR: Spring Hrs. PETE 2050. .................................................3 ES 2310...................................................3 ES 2330. .................................................3 CHEM 2300..................................................4 Human Culture Elective (H). ..........................3 Total Hrs. 16 JUNIOR YEAR: Fall Hrs. PHYS 1220...................................................4 PETE 2060. .................................................3 PETE 3100. .................................................2 PETE 3255. .................................................3 PETE 3015. .................................................3 Total Hrs. 15 JUNIOR YEAR: Spring Hrs. PETE 3200. .................................................3 PETE 3265. .................................................3 PETE 3715...................................................3 PETE 3725. .................................................3 PETE 4320. .................................................3 Total Hrs. 15 SENIOR YEAR: Fall Hrs. PETE 4225. .................................................2 PETE 4340. .................................................3 Human Culture Elective (H). ..........................3 Technical Elective..............................................3 Technical Elective..............................................3 Technical Elective..............................................3 Total Hrs. 17 College of Engineering and A SENIOR YEAR: Spring PETE 4736 (COM3). .................................4 GEOL 4190........................................... Technical Elective........................................ Technical Elective........................................ Technical Elective........................................ Total Hrs. Undergraduate “Major Only” Courses Upper division PETE core courses are re- stricted to petroleum engineering majors only.
Focuses on problems in communication and mass communication research. Specifically studies and applies language of science, basic concepts of communication, mass communication research, types and limitations of empirical research, as well as measurement procedures and analysis. Max Credit: 3
COMM 1000 or COMM 1040 and STAT 2050 or STAT 2070 .
COJO 3100Public Affairs Reporting3
Practices in public affairs reporting, emphasizing local and state political organization as foundation for such reporting. Specialized reporting fields. News analysis. Max Credit: 3 Prerequisite:
Considers contributions to communication theory from linguistics, sociolinguistics, sociology, social psychology and anthropology to understanding a spoken language. Max Credit: 3
not Studies human communication processes within the context of various cultures and subcultures. Opportunity for field study of the effect of culture on communication behavior. Max Credit: 3
COMM 1040 and junior standing. USP 2003-2014 Code: U3D USP 2015 Code: U5C3 A&S College Core 2015: ASD
COJO 3195Cultural Encounters in China3
This course is designed to study the relationship between cultures and communication through a 3-week stay in China. We will explore how cultures and communication interact, interrelate, and influence each other as well as investigating how and why cross-cultural communication is filled with both challenges and opportunities through our daily interactions with Chinese people. Max Credit: 3
Combines editing and design. Studies evaluation, selection and editing of magazine and newspaper news copy. Practice in publication design, including headline writing, printing methods, page layout and other display techniques. Max Credit: 3
Studies fundamentals of copywriting in mediated communication. Provides information about the psychology of advertising, advertising appeals, strategy, and structure of ads and other marketing materials. Includes exercises in basic principles of copywriting for print, electronic and digital media. Max Credit: 3 Prerequisite:
ws COJO 4500 - Mass Communication Law Elective (At least 9 hours must be from the list of journalism courses.)Three hours need to be upper division in re 516
Examines the intersection of politics and communication. For example, may cover politics and media, interpersonal political discussion, organizational and governmental political communication, political campaigns, politics and technology, etc. Moreover, it may cover the effects of political communication on individuals' opinions and behavior. Max Credit: 3
Studies ethical and related problems of mass communication from contemporary and historical viewpoints. Critical analysis of the performance of the mass media. Max Credit: 3
This course teaches technical skills and creative principles involved in shooting and editing single camera video. Topics include video technology, design, lighting, audio, continuity, and editing. Students will gain experience planning, shooting, and editing video projects through hands-on exercises and assignments. Max Credit: 3
9 hours of COJO coursework. Dual Listed: COJO 5040 .
COJO 4050Communication and Conflict3
Studies research and theory concerning communication in conflict development and management. Examines forms of conflict, including occurrences in interpersonal, group, organizational and cultural contexts. Max Credit: 3
COMM 1000 or COMM 1040 and 6 hours in the department.
COJO 4061Rhetorical Theory and Criticism3
An investigation into how rhetorical theory, spanning from its ancient roots in Aristotelian thinking to its current postmodern components, operates in society. Explores how various critical methods can be utilized to gain a stronger understanding of public communication texts, including newspapers, speeches, music and film. Max Credit: 3
COMM 1040 and junior standing. Cross Listed: ENGL 4061 Dual Listed: COJO 5061
COJO 4065Black American Rhetorics3
Study of rhetoric through Black lives and experiences, from enslavement and Civil Rights to #Black Lives Matter. What does understanding Black American experiences mean for civil rights movements across the world and the U.S.? Explores how Black American speech challenges inequities in the United States and strives for racial equality and justice. Max Credit: 3
Focuses on learning about social justice issues and how injustice from the past, as well as previous social movements, influence our current lives. Analyzes language of social justice over time. Studies how marginalization, disenfranchisement, and erasure inform the rhetorics and movements of social justice. Students put theoretical concepts of social justice into real-world practice. Max Credit: 3 Prerequisite:
Practices developing and writing articles of depth and substance in areas of public concern. Emphasizes careful research, weighing conflicting viewpoints, interpreting complex issues and critical evaluation. Max Credit: 3 USP 2003-2014 Code: U3WC
This course critically examines how to produce content for a magazine and how to write feature stories. Among the topics covered are how to develop a good idea, analyze a target audience, gather information using interviews and research, write a feature article, edit your writing, and market a feature story. Max Credit: 3 Prerequisite:
Students develop skills in editing copy for newspapers and magazines. Focus is on copy editing for grammar, syntax, style, clarity, spelling, word usage, fairness and balance, conciseness, and accuracy. Students also learn to write effective headlines and cutlines, do effective design and layout of tabloid and broadcast pages, and create effective information graphics and photo features. Max Credit: 3 Prerequisite:
African American discourse and its relationship to equality and participation. Through examination of various media, music, speeches, and art this course uses the struggle of African Americans as an instructive exemplar, to come to terms with the philosophical concepts, political issues, moral complexities, and discursive characteristics of African American Rhetoric. Max Credit: 3
The purpose of this course is to combine visual communication theory and application in order to enhance visual literacy and practical skills. Content includes analyzing visual messages, developing and producing visual messages, and understanding how audiences process and are affected by visual messages. Max Credit: 3
Intensive study of problems and topics specific to the mass media, including print, broadcast, advertising, public relations, and the Internet. Course content varies and may include historical, legal, ethical, political, sociocultural, economic, an theoretical perspectives. Max Credit: 3
Analyzes concepts of ableism, anti-Semitism, heterosexism, racism, sexism, and socioeconomic class through a critical/ social construction framework. It attempts to develop a "working" definition of these concepts by analyzing historical and current conceptualizations and identifying marginalization and disenfranchisement as it is woven in the fabric of American society. Max Credit: 3
Minimum of 9 credit hours in AAST or COJO and junior standing. Cross Listed: AAST 4260 . Dual Listed: COJO 4260. USP 2003-2014 Code: U3D USP 2015 Code: U5C3 Former Course Number: [4985] d COJO 4270 - Documentaries This film theory/film studies class explores the history of documentaries, the unique aspects that define and differentiate documentaries from other genres, various techniques used in documentary films, and other related topics. We will view, analyze, and discuss several documentaries throughout the semester. Credits: 3 Max Credit: 3 Cross Listed: COJO 5270
Practical application of public relations writing, planning and program implementation. Includes exercises in writing news releases, structuring news conferences and writing preliminary and formal public relations strategies. The plans also incorporate advertising and marketing segments for external publics, newsletter design, editing and interpersonal relations. Max Credit: 3
This is a skills course for students who are interested in telling stories with a camera. Weekly photographic exercises focus on people in one's community who are the main subject. Students are expected to have a basic knowledge of how to operate a DSLR or mirrorless camera. Max Credit: 3
Elective (At least 9 hours must be from the list of journalism courses.)Three hours need to be upper division in COJO. The other three hours can be upper or lower division in COJO/COMM.
Addresses the theory and logistics of web design and online interactivity. Students will create and maintain a professional portfolio website that showcases their communication and design talents. It is applicable to journalism, public relations, advertising, marketing, photography, and any other media- related career path that uses new media. Max Credit: 3
Studies ethical theory, emphasizing how it can be applied to problem solving in the media. Examines major ethical perspectives and requires application to actual case studies. Max Credit: 3
6 hours at 3000-level in the department. Dual Listed: COJO 5600 .
COJO 4620Intergroup Communication3
The course will provide an overview of theory and research on intergroup relations to demonstrate how communication both affects and reflects our social group memberships. The objective is to provide students with the theoretical foundation view various contexts of communication through an "intergroup lens. " Max Credit: 3
This course discusses why scientific, health, and environmental issues are covered in particular ways in media. We will also examine how these messages impact people's attitudes, opinion, knowledge, and emotions about science, health, and the environment. Max Credit: 3
15 hours in the department and consent of department chair.
COJO 5010Texts of Mass Media3
Intensive critical examination of the history, theory, social responsibility and empirical research in the production and consumption of mediated messages. Max Credit: 3
This course teaches technical skills and creative principles involved in shooting and editing single camera video. Topics include video technology, design, lighting, audio, continuity, and editing. Students will gain experience planning, shooting, and editing video projects through hands-on exercises and assignments. Max Credit: 3
An investigation into how rhetorical theory, spanning from its ancient roots in Aristotelian thinking to its current postmodern components, operates in society. Explores how various critical methods can be utilized to gain a stronger understanding of public communication texts, including newspapers, speeches, music and film. Max Credit: 3
graduate status or 12 hours of 3000-4000 level work. Cross Listed: ENGL 5061 . Dual Listed: COJO 4061 .
COJO 5065Black American Rhetorics3
Study of rhetoric through Black lives and experiences, from enslavement and Civil Rights to #Black Lives Matter. What does understanding Black American experiences mean for civil rights movements across the world and the U.S.? Explores how Black American speech challenges inequities in the United States and strives for racial equality and justice. Max Credit: 3
Graduate status or 12 hours of 4000-level ENGL courses Cross Listed: AAST 5065, ENGL 5065, GWST 5065, COJO 5065 989
COJO 5066Rhetorics of Social Justice3
Focuses on learning about social justice issues and how injustice from the past, as well as previous social movements, influence our current lives. Analyzes language of social justice over time. Studies how marginalization, disenfranchisement, and erasure inform the rhetorics and movements of social justice. Students put theoretical concepts of social justice into real-world practice. Max Credit: 3
Design, implementation, and examination of research questions in communication with quantitative, social scientific methodologies. Attention primarily on survey design, experimental design, and quantitative content analysis. Analysis of quantitative data with statistical programs. Theories and ethical issues with quantitative research. Design and implement a quantitative study start to finish. Max Credit: 3
Students study principles and issues associated with qualitative methods used in communication and media research. The class explores methods that use interpersonal communication and observation as tools for data collection and explores methods that analyze media content from a critical and qualitative perspective. Max Credit: 3
African American discourse and its relationship to equality and participation. Through examination of various media, music, speeches, and art this course uses the struggle of African Americans as an instructive exemplar, to come to terms with the philosophical concepts, political issues, moral complexities, and discursive characteristics of African American Rhetoric. Max Credit: 3
9 credit hours in AAST or COJO. Cross Listed: AAST 5160 . Dual Listed: COJO 4160 .
COJO 5200Visual Communication3
The purpose of this course is to combine visual communication theory and application in order to enhance visual literacy and practical skills. Content includes analyzing visual messages, developing and producing visual messages, and understanding how audiences process and are affected by visual messages. Max Credit: 3
Intensive examination of current theoretical issues in communication. Course content varies. Graduate students are expected to follow a rigorous reading schedule and submit a major paper or research project. Max Credit: (Max. 6)
Intensive study of problems and topics specific to the mass media, including print, broadcast, advertising, public relations and the internet. Course content varies and may include historical, legal, ethical, political, sociocultural, economic and theoretical perspectives. Graduate students are expected to follow a rigorous reading schedule and submit a major paper or research project. Max Credit: (Max. 6)
Analyzes concepts of ableism, anti-Semitism, heterosexism, racism, sexism, and socioeconomic class through a critical/social construction framework. Attempts to develop a "working" definition of these concepts by analyzing historical and current conceptualizations and identifying marginalization and disenfranchisement as it is woven in the fabric of American society. Max Credit: 3
This film theory/film studies class explores the history of documentaries, the unique aspects that define and differentiate documentaries from other genres, various techniques used in documentary films, and other related topics. We will view, analyze, and discuss several documentaries throughout the semester. Max Credit: 3 Cross Listed: COJO 4270
Addresses the theory and logistics of web design and online interactivity. Students will create and maintain a professional portfolio website that showcases their communication and design talents. It is applicable to journalism, public relations, advertising, marketing, photography, and any other media- related career path that uses new media. Max Credit: 3
COMM 1000 and 9 hours in the department. Dual Listed: COJO 4530 .
COJO 5540Seminar in Communication3
al Theory An intensive examination of various metatheoretical assumptions and theoretical models used in the study of communicative dynamics. Max Credit: 3
The study of ethical theory with special emphasis on how that theory can be applied to problem solving in the media. Examines major ethical perspectives and requires the application of those perspectives to actual case studies. Graduate students are expected to follow a rigorous project. Max Credit: 3
The course will provide an overview of theory and research on intergroup relations to demonstrate how communication both affects and reflects our social group memberships. The objective is to provide students with the theoretical foundation to view various contexts of communication through an "intergroup lens. " Max Credit: 3
This course discusses why scientific, health, and environmental issues are covered in particular ways in media. We will also examine how these messages impact people's attitudes, opinion, knowledge, and emotions about science, health, and the environment. Max Credit: 3
and Journalism Examines current issues and trends in the various areas of communication and journalism that are represented within the department. Students analyze the historical roots of these issues and trends as a way of understanding the present context and future evolution of communication and journalism scholarship. Max Credit: 3
Designed for students who are involved in research for their thesis project. Also used for students whose coursework is complete and are writing their thesis. Max Credit: (Max 24)
Limited to those students enrolled in a Plan B graduate program. Students should be involved in non-course scholarly activities in support of their Plan B project. Max Credit: (Max. 4)
enrollment in Plan B program and departmental approval.
COJO 5990Internship1-12
Introduction to the practice and principles of construction management as it relates to both vertical and horizontal construction projects. . Construction Materials and Methods. Max Credit: (Max. 24)
