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- Academic Environment
- Academic Standards
- Academic Warning. See Academic Standards
- Academic Status - Probation
- Academic Status - Suspension
- Academic Status - Dismissal
- Academic Progress. See Academic Standards.
- Academic Support Office
- Accreditation and Affiliations
- School of Accountancy
- BS in Accounting
- Accounting (Acc) Courses
- Admissions
- Social Security Number
- Admissions Status and Academic Standing
- Official Notice of Admissions Committee Action
- Admission Deadlines
- New Freshman Applicants—U.S.
- High School Preparation
- ACT. See American College Test
- Early Admission
- Home School Applicants
- Concurrent Enrollment at BYU
- Concurrent Credit Transfer Policy
- Transfer Applicants—U.S.
- Evaluation of Transfer College Credit
- Former Student Applicants.
- Admissions Deferment.
- International Student Applicants.
- Post-Baccalaureate Studies (PBS) Applicants
- Second Degree (Second Major/Additional Major)
- Spring/Summer Visiting Student Program
- Advanced Placement (AP) Credit
- American College Test (ACT)
- AP Credit
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Credit (see Admissions)
- College Level Examination Program (CLEP) Credit
- CLEP Credit
- Entrance Requirements. See Admissions.
- Application Fee. See Admissions.
- Advanced Degrees. See Graduate Studies
- Administration
- Church Board of Education
- BYU Board of Trustees
- Office of the Church Commissioner of Education
- University Administrative Officers
- Deans of Academic Units
- Deans and Directors of Academic Support Services
- Chairs, Directors, or Coordinators of Instructional Units
- Chairs or Directors of Professional Institutes and Programs
- Coordinators or Directors of Academic Areas
- Advisement Center Personnel (see Administration)
- Research Centers and Institutes
- Other Areas of Service (see Administration)
- Maeser Professorships
- Alcuin Fellows
- Advisement Resources
- Choosing a Major
- Choosing a Minor
- Academic Advisement
- AIM (see Academic Advisement)
- MyMAP (see Academic Advisement)
- Progress Reports (see Academic Advisement)
- MAP (see Academic Advisement)
- College Advisement Centers
- University Advisement Center
- Honors Advisement Center
- Preprofessional Advisement Center
- Veterinary Medicine (see Preprofessional Advisement Center
- Counseling and Career Center
- Academic Support (see Counseling and Career Center)
- Workshops (see Counseling and Career Center)
- Courses for Credit (see Counseling and Career Center
- Career Counseling (see Counseling and Career Center)
- Career and Learning Information Center (see Counseling and Career Center)
- Testing Services (see Counseling and Career Center)
- Career Services (see Counseling and Career Center)
- Undergraduate Majors (List)
- Undergraduate Minors (List)
- Aerospace Studies (Air Force ROTC) Department
- Minor in Aerospace Studies
- Aerospace Studies (Aeros) Courses
- The Aims of a BYU Education
- Spiritually Strengthening (see The Aims of a BYU Education)
- Intellectually Enlarging (see The Aims of a BYU Education)
- Character Building (see The Aims of a BYU Education)
- Lifelong Learning and Service (see The Aims of a BYU Education)
- American Heritage (A Htg) Courses
- American Studies Program
- BA in American Studies
- Minor in Western American Studies
- American Studies (Am St) Courses
- Anthropological Collections. See Museum of Peoples and Cultures.
- Anthropology Department
- BA in Anthropology: Archaeology Emphasis
- BA in Anthropology: Sociocultural Emphasis
- BA in Anthropology (Sociocultural Double Major)
- Minor in African Studies
- Minor in Anthropology
- Anthropology (Anthr) Courses
- Asian and Near Eastern Languages Department
- Minor in Arabic
- Arabic (Arab) Courses
- BA in Chinese
- Minor in Chinese
- Minor in Chinese Teaching
- Chinese—Mandarin (Chin) Courses
- Chinese—Cantonese (Cant) Courses
- Minor in Hebrew
- Hebrew (Heb) Courses
- BA in Japanese
- Minor in Japanese
- Minor in Japanese Teaching
- Japanese (Japan) Courses
- BA in Korean
- Minor in Korean
- Korean (Korea) Courses
- Near Eastern Languages (Ne Lg) Courses
- Athletics. See Recreational Environment
- Biology Department
- BS in Bioinformatics
- BS in Biological Science Education
- BS in Biology
- Preveterinary Medicine (see BS in Biology)
- BS in Conservation Biology
- Biology (Bio) Courses
- Botanical Collection. See M. L. Bean Life Science Museum
- Business Management Department
- Business (see Marriott School of Management)
- Business Management (Bus M) Courses
- Management Economics (ManEc) Courses
- University Calendar
- Fall Semester 2009 Calendar
- Winter Semester 2010 Calendar
- Spring Term 2010 Calendar
- Summer Term 2010 Calendar
- Chemical Engineering Department
- BS in Chemical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering (Ch En) Courses
- Chemistry and Biochemistry Department
- BA in Chemistry
- BS in Biochemistry
- BS in Chemistry
- BS in Chemistry Education
- Minor in Chemistry
- Minor in Chemistry Education
- Chemistry and Biochemistry (Chem) Courses
- Civil and Environmental Engineering Department
- BS in Civil Engineering
- Civil and Environmental Engineering (CE En) Courses
- Communication Disorders Department
- BS in Communication Disorders
- Minor in Communication Disorders
- Communication Disorders (ComD) Courses
- Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology. See Communication Disorders
- Communications Department
- BA in Communications: Advertising Emphasis
- BA in Communications: Broadcast Journalism Emphasis
- Broadcasting. See Communications
- BA in Communications: Communications Studies Emphasis
- BA in Communications: Print Journalism Emphasis
- BA in Communications: Public Relations Emphasis
- Minor in Communications
- Communications (Comms) Courses
- Computer Science Department
- BS in Computer Science
- BS in Computer Science: Animation Emphasis
- BS in Computer Science: Bioinformatics Emphasis
- Minor in Computer Science
- Minor in Computer Science Teaching
- Computer Science (C S) Courses
- Computers and the Humanities Program
- Minor in Humanities Computing
- Division of Continuing Education
- Evening Classes
- Independent Study
- Correspondence Courses. See Independent Study
- Conferences and Workshops
- BYU Conference Center
- BYU Religious Continuing Education Programs
- Especially for Youth Programs
- BYU Salt Lake Center
- Counseling Psychology and Special Education Department
- BS in SpecialEducation: Mild/Moderate Disabilities Emphasis
- BS in Special Education: Severe Disabilities Emphasis
- Counseling Psychology and Special Education (CPSE) Courses
- Dance Department
- BA in Dance
- BA in Dance Education
- Minor in Ballroom Dance
- Minor in Contemporary Dance
- Modern Dance (see Contemporary Dance)
- Minor in World Dance
- Folk Dance (see World Dance)
- Dance (Dance) Courses
- Ballet. See Dance
- Discontinuance Office
- Discontinuing from the University
- Terminating from the University
- Dropping all classes in a term/semester
- Economics Department
- BA in Economics
- BS in Economics
- Minor in Economics
- Economics (Econ) Courses
- David O. McKay School of Education (College)
- McKay School Student Services
- Field Services Office. See David O. McKay School of Education.
- Application for Licensure [Teaching]
- Career Placement Office—Education
- Certification. See Application for Licensure [Teaching]
- Education Internships. See David O. McKay School of Education
- Preparation of Teachers. See David O. McKay School of Education
- Fingerprint and Background Check. See David O. McKay School of Education
- Educational Leadership and Foundations Department
- Educational Leadership and Foundations (EdLF) Courses
- Higher Education. See Educational Leadership and Foundations.
- Electrical and Computer Engineering Department
- BS in Computer Engineering
- BS in Electrical Engineering
- Electrical and Computer Engineering (EC En) Courses
- Engineering and Technology Education (Eng T) Courses
- Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology (College)
- Engineering/Technology Management Degree Programs
- English Department
- BA in English
- BA in English Teaching
- Minor in English
- Minor in English Teaching
- English (Engl) Courses
- Composition. See English
- Literature. See English
- Exercise Sciences Department
- BS in Athletic Training
- BS in Exercise and Wellness
- BS in Exercise Science
- Exercise Sciences (ExSc) Courses
- Physical Education (see Exercise Sciences)
- Fitness. See Exercise Sciences.
- Family, Home, and Social Sciences (College)
- Family Studies Center
- School of Family Life
- BS in Family and Consumer Sciences Education
- BS in Family Life: Home and Family Living Emphasis
- BS in Family Life: Human Development Emphasis
- BS in Family Life: Marriage and Family Studies Emphasis
- Minor in Family Life
- Minor in Gerontology
- School of Family Life (SFL) Courses
- Home Economics Education (see Family and Consumer Sciences Education)
- Child Development. See Family Life: Human Development Emphasis
- Family Sciences. See School of Family Life.
- Finance Department
- Financial Aid and Scholarships
- Eligibility Requirements (for Scholarships/Financial Aid)
- Academic Scholarships
- Alumni Association Scholarships
- Athletic Scholarships
- College & Departmental Scholarships
- International Scholarships
- International Study Programs Scholarships
- Jerusalem Center Scholarships
- Need-Based Scholarships
- Research Scholarships
- ROTC Scholarships
- Scholarships for Students with Disabilities
- Talent Awards
- General University Scholarship Policies
- Short-Term Loan
- Federal Financial Aid Programs
- Federal Pell Grant
- ACG and SMART Grants
- Academic Competitiveness Grants (ACGs)
- Federal Subsidized Stafford Loan
- Federal Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS)
- Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loan
- Satisfactory Academic Progress (for loans and grants)
- Important Tax Information
- Exception to University Financial Aid Policy
- Estimated College Expenses
- Fine Arts and Communications (College)
- Fine Arts (FnArt) Course
- French and Italian Department
- BA in French (2nd Major Program)
- BA in French Studies
- BA in French Teaching
- Minor in French
- Minor in French Teaching
- BA in Italian
- Minor in Italian
- French (Fren) Courses
- Italian (Ital) Courses
- Romanian (Rom) Courses
- Bachelor of General Studies Program (BGS)
- BGS in General Studies: American Studies Emphasis
- BGS in General Studies: English and American Literature Emphasis
- BGS in General Studies: Family History Emphasis
- BGS in General Studies: Family Life Emphasis
- BGS in General Studies: History Emphasis
- BGS in General Studies: Management Emphasis
- BGS in General Studies: Psychology Emphasis
- BGS in General Studies: Writing Emphasis
- Bachelor of Independent Studies. See Bachelor of General Studies Program (BGS)
- Degrees by Independent Study. See Bachelor of General Studies Program (BGS)
- Geography Department
- BS in Geography: Environmental Studies Emphasis
- BS in Geography: Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Emphasis
- BS in Geography: Geospatial Intelligence Emphasis
- BS in Geography: Global Studies Emphasis
- BS in Geography: Tourism Studies Emphasis
- BS in Geography: Urban and Environmental Planning Emphasis
- Minor in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- Minor in Geography
- Minor in Geography Teaching
- Minor in Travel and Tourism Studies
- Minor in Urban and Environmental Planning
- Geography (Geog) Courses
- Cartography. See Geography
- Geological Sciences Department
- BS in Earth and Space Science Education
- BS in Geology
- BS in Geology: Environmental Geology Emphasis
- Minor in Geology
- Minor in Geology Teaching
- Geological Sciences (Geol) Courses
- Germanic and Slavic Languages Department
- BA in German: Linguistics Emphasis
- BA in German: Literature Emphasis
- BA in German Studies (a second major program)
- BA in German Teaching
- Minor in German
- Minor in German Teaching
- German (Germ) Courses
- BA in Russian
- Minor in Russian
- Minor in Russian Teaching
- Russian (Russ) Courses
- Afrikaans (Afrik) Courses
- Dutch (Dutch) Courses
- Grading
- Letter Grade Values
- Incomplete Grades
- Grade Changes
- Numeric Grade Values (Law School)
- Student Academic Grievance Policy
- Scholastic Recognition (each semester)
- Grades
- Records (academic)
- Classification of Students
- Class Standing
- Academic Status
- Access to Education Records—FERPA
- Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
- Transcript Record Holds
- Earning Credits
- Transfer Work Credit
- Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Credit (see Records Office)
- Military Credit (see Records Office)
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Credit (see Records Office)
- Challenge Examination Credit
- Exemption Examinations Credit for GE Requirements
- Earning BYU Credit While on Suspension
- Repeating Classes
- Graduation
- Adherence to University Standards (for Graduation)
- Application for Graduation
- Attendance at Commencement
- Graduation Deadlines for Transfer, Correspondence, and Incomplete Credit
- Earning Lower Degree After Receiving Higher Degree
- Adding a Program to a Completed Degree
- Independent Study Credit for Graduation
- Scholastic Recognition (for Graduation)
- Graduating with University Honors
- Academic Honors. See Scholastic Recognition
- Academic Recognition. See Scholastic Recognition
- Latin Scholastic Distinctions
- Summa Cum Laude
- Magna Cum Laude
- Cum Laude
- Graduation Requirements
- Baccalaureate Degree Requirements
- GPA. See Grade Point Average Requirement for Graduation.
- Honor Code Requirement for Graduation
- D Credit (Graduation Requirements)
- Double Major
- Changes of (Major) Requirements
- "Old" Graduation Requirements and Credit, Policy on
- Advisement (Graduation Requirements)
- Adherence to University Standards for Graduation
- MyMAP
- Health and Human Performance (College)
- Health Science Department
- BS in Public Health
- BS in School Health Education
- Minor in Driver Safety Education
- Minor in Health Education
- Health Science (Hlth) Courses
- Community Health Education. See Health Science
- HEPE Courses
- History Department
- BA in Family History—Genealogy
- Minor in Family History—Genealogy
- Certificate in Family History—Genealogy
- BA in History
- BA in History Teaching
- Minor in History
- Minor in History Teaching
- Minor in Native American Studies
- History (Hist) Courses
- Church Educational System Honor Code
- Good Honor Code Standing
- Academic Honesty Policy
- Plagiarism
- Fabrication or Falsification
- Cheating
- Academic Misconduct
- Procedures for Handling Incidents of Academic Dishonesty or Other Academic Misconduct
- Applicable Actions (for Academic Misconduct)
- Honor Code Office Invovement (in Academic Misconduct)
- Faculty Academic Integrity
- Conduct
- Homosexual Behavior or Advocacy
- Dress and Grooming Standards
- Residential Living Standards
- Campus (Residence) Visiting Hours
- Continuing Student Ecclesiastical Endorsement
- Withdrawn Ecclesiastical Endorsement
- Honors Program
- Honors (Honrs) Courses
- Housing
- Campus Accommodations Office
- Campus Housing
- On-Campus Housing
- Residence Halls
- Foreign Language Student Residence
- Applications/Agreements for On-Campus Housing
- Off-Campus Housing
- Chartered Housing
- BYU Housing Referral Service
- Apartment Living for Men and Women
- Residences for Families
- Helaman Halls. See Housing.
- Heritage Halls. See Housing.
- University-Contracted Housing
- Humanities College (HColl) Courses
- Humanities (College)
- English Language Center
- Language Credit by Examination
- Foreign Language Student Residence. See Humanities.
- Humanities Technology Research Support Center
- Humanities, Classics, and Comparative Literature Department
- BA in Humanities: Art History Emphasis
- BA in Humanities: Classical Studies Emphasis
- BA in Humanities: Comparative Literature Emphasis
- BA in Humanities: English Emphasis
- BA in Humanities: Foreign Literature Emphasis
- BA in Humanities: History Emphasis
- BA in Humanities: Media Arts (Film) Emphasis
- BA in Humanities: Philosophy Emphasis
- BA in Humanities: Theatre Emphasis
- Minor in Humanities
- Humanities (Hum) Courses
- BA in Classical Studies: Classical Civilization Emphasis
- BA in Classical Studies: Classics Emphasis
- BA in Classical Studies: Greek Emphasis
- BA in Classical Studies: Latin Emphasis
- BA in Latin Teaching
- Minor in Classical Studies (Greek option)
- Minor in Classical Studies (Latin option)
- Minor in Latin Teaching
- Classical Civilization (Cl Cv) Courses
- Classical Greek (Greek) Courses
- Classical Latin (Latin) Courses
- Classics (Clscs) Courses
- BA in Comparative Literature
- Comparative Literature (CmLit) Courses
- Minor in Scandinavian Studies
- Scandinavian (Scand) Courses
- Danish (Dansh) Courses
- Finnish (Finn) Courses
- Icelandic (Iclnd) Courses
- Norwegian (Norwe) Courses
- Swedish (Swed) Courses
- Classical Languages. See Humanities, Classics, and Comparative Literature
- Information Systems Department
- BS in Information Systems
- Information Systems (I Sys) Courses
- Instructional Psychology and Technology Department
- Instructional Psychology and Technology (IP&T) Courses
- David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies. See International and Area Studies
- International and Area Studies
- Field Studies. See International Study Programs.
- Foreign Relations. See International Study Programs.
- International and Area Studies (IAS) Courses
- Asian Studies
- BA in Asian Studies
- Minor in Asian Studies
- Asian Studies (Asian) Courses
- European Studies
- BA in European Studies
- European Studies (Europ) Courses
- International Development
- Minor in International Development
- International Relations
- BA in International Relations
- International Relations (IR) Courses
- Latin American Studies
- BA in Latin American Studies
- Minor in Latin American Studies
- Latin American Studies (Lt Am) Courses
- BA in Ancient Near Eastern Studies
- BA in Middle East Studies/Arabic
- Minor in Ancient Near Eastern Studies
- Minor in Middle East Studies
- Ancient Near Eastern Studies (ANES) Courses
- Middle East Studies/Arabic (MESA) Courses
- Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies
- Courses offered through the Jerusalem Center
- Center for Language Studies
- American Sign Language (ASL) Courses
- Bulgarian (Bulgn) Courses
- Czech (Czech) Courses
- Foreign Language (FLang) Courses
- Hungarian (Hung) Courses
- Latvian(Latvi) Courses
- Lithuanian (Lithu) Courses
- Polish (Polsh) Courses
- Serbo-Croatian (SrbCr) Courses
- Slovenian (Sln) Courses
- Ukrainian (Ukrai) Courses
- Welsh (Welsh) Courses
- Akan. See Center for Language Studies
- Albanian. See Center for Language Studies
- Armenian. See Center for Language Studies
- Aymara. See Center for Language Studies
- Basque. See Center for Language Studies
- Bicolano. See Center for Language Studies
- Burmese. See Center for Language Studies
- Cakchiquel. See Center for Language Studies
- Cambodian. See Center for Language Studies
- Catalan. See Center for Language Studies
- Cebuano. See Center for Language Studies
- Croatian. See Center for Language Studies
- Estonian. See Center for Language Studies
- Farsi. See Center for Language Studies
- Fijian. See Center for Language Studies
- Ga. See Center for Language Studies
- Guarani. See Center for Language Studies
- Haitian Creole. See Center for Language Studies
- Hawaiian. See Center for Language Studies
- Hindi. See Center for Language Studies
- Hmong. See Center for Language Studies
- Ilangot. See Center for Language Studies
- Ilocano. See Center for Language Studies
- Ilonggo. See Center for Language Studies
- Indonesian. See Center for Language Studies
- Javanese. See Center for Language Studies
- Kazakh. See Center for Language Studies
- Laotian. See Center for Language Studies
- Malagasy. See Center for Language Studies
- Malay. See Center for Language Studies
- Maori. See Center for Language Studies
- Marshallese. See Center for Language Studies
- Maya. See Center for Language Studies
- Mongolian. See Center for Language Studies
- Navajo. See Center for Language Studies
- Niuean. See Center for Language Studies
- Quechua. See Center for Language Studies
- Quiche. See Center for Language Studies
- Rarotongan. See Center for Language Studies
- Samoan. See Center for Language Studies
- Swahili. See Center for Language Studies
- Tagalog. See Center for Language Studies
- Tahitian. See Center for Language Studies
- Taiwanese. See Center for Language Studies
- Thai. See Center for Language Studies
- Tongan. See Center for Language Studies
- Trukese. See Center for Language Studies
- Turkish. See Center for Language Studies
- Urdu. See Center for Language Studies
- Vanuatau. See Center for Language Studies
- Waray-Waray. See Center for Language Studies
- J. Reuben Clark Law School (College)
- Life Sciences (College)
- Life Sciences Student Services
- Life Sciences Preparation (Premajor Program)
- Life Sciences (LfSci) Courses
- Linguistics and English Language Department
- BA in English Language
- BA in Linguistics
- Minor in Editing
- Minor in Linguistics
- Minor in Linguistic Computing
- Computers and the Humanities (CHum) Courses
- English Language (ELang) Courses
- Linguistics (Ling) Courses
- Linguistics Computing (LingC) Courses
- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
- Minor in TESOL
- English as a Second Language (ESL) Courses
- Marriott School of Management (College)
- Business Administration. See Marriott School of Management
- BS in Management: General Business Emphasis
- BS in Management: Entrepreneurship Emphasis
- BS in Management: Finance Emphasis
- BS in Management: Global Supply Chain Management Emphasis
- BS in Management: Marketing Management Emphasis
- BS in Management: Organizational Behavior/Human Resource Management Emphasis
- BS in Management: Strategy Emphasis
- Minor in Management
- Minor in Strategy
- Certificate in Global Management
- Mathematics Department
- BS in Mathematics
- Minor in Mathematics
- Mathematics (Math) Courses
- Mathematics Education Department
- BS in Mathematics Education
- Minor in Mathematics Education
- Mathematics Education (MthEd) Courses
- Mechanical Engineering Department
- BS in Mechanical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering (Me En) Courses
- Manufacturing (see Mechanical Engineering Department)
- Microbiology and Molecular Biology Department
- BS in Clinical Laboratory Science
- BS in Microbiology
- BS in Molecular Biology
- Minor in Microbiology
- Minor in Molecular Biology
- Microbiology and Molecular Biology (MMBio) Courses
- Military Science (Army ROTC)
- Minor in Military Science
- Military Science (Army ROTC) (Mil S) Courses
- The Mission of BYU
- School of Music
- BA in Music
- BM in Jazz Studies
- BM in Media Music Studies
- BM in Music Composition
- BM in Music Education: K-12 Choral Emphasis
- BM in Music Education: K-12 Instrumental Emphasis
- BM in Music Education: Elementary Music Specialist Emphasis
- BM in Music Performance: Brass Emphasis
- BM in Music Performance: Combined Piano and Organ Emphasis
- BM in Music Performance: Organ Emphasis
- BM in Music Performance: Percussion Emphasis
- BM in Music Performance: Piano Emphasis
- BM in Music Performance: String Emphasis
- BM in Music Performance: Vocal Emphasis
- BM in Music Performance: Woodwind Emphasis
- BM in Sound Recording Technology
- Minor in Music
- Music (Music) Courses
- Conducting. See School of Music
- Music Dance Theatre Program
- BFA in Music Dance Theatre
- Neuroscience Center
- BS in Neuroscience
- Neuroscience (Neuro) Courses
- Nursing (College)
- Nursing Program
- BS in Nursing
- Nursing (Nurs) Courses
- Nutrition, Dietetics, and Food Science Department
- BS in Dietetics
- BS in Food Science
- BS in Nutritional Science
- Minor in Nutrition
- Nutrition, Dietetics, and Food Science (NDFS) Courses
- Organizatonal Leadership and Strategy Department
- Management Communication (M Com) Courses
- Organizational Behavior (Org B) Courses
- Philosophy Department
- BA in Philosophy
- Minor in Philosophy
- Minor in Logic
- Philosophy (Phil) Courses
- Physical and Mathematical Sciences (College)
- Physical Science Program
- BS in Teaching Physical Science
- Physical Science (Phy S) Courses
- Physics and Astronomy Department
- BS in Applied Physics
- BS in Physics
- BS in Physics-Astronomy
- BS in Physics Teaching
- Minor in Astronomy
- Minor in Physics
- Minor in Physics Teaching
- Physics and Astronomy (Phscs) Courses
- Physiology and Developmental Biology Department
- BS in Biophysics
- BS in Physiology and Developmental Biology
- Physiology and Developmental Biology (PDBio) Courses
- Plant and Wildlife Sciences Department
- BS in Environmental Science
- BS in Genetics and Biotechnology
- BS in Landscape Management
- BS in Wildlife and Wildlands Conservation
- Minor in Environmental Science
- Minor in Landscape Management
- Plant and Wildlife Sciences (PWS) Courses
- Agronomy. See Plant and Wildlife Sciences.
- Horticulture. See Plant and Wildlife Sciences.
- Political Science Department
- BA in Political Science
- Minor in Political Science
- Minor in Political Science Teaching
- Political Science (Pl Sc) Courses
- Government. See Political Science
- Psychology Department
- BS in Psychology
- Minor in Psychology
- Minor in Psychology Teaching
- Psychology (Psych) Courses
- Romney Institute of Public Management
- Public Management (P Mgt) Courses
- Recreation Management and Youth Leadership Department
- BS in Recreation Management and Youth Leadership: Leisure Services Management Emphasis
- BS in Recreation Management and Youth Leadership: Therapeutic Recreation Emphasis
- Minor in Nonprofit Management
- Recreation Management and Youth Leadership (RMYL) Courses
- Registration
- Who May Register?
- Eligibility (for Registration)
- The Registration Process
- Adding and Dropping Classes
- Changes in Registration. See Adding and Dropping Classes.
- Full-, Three-Quarter-, or Part-Time Status
- Verification of Full-Time Status for Graduate Students
- Withdrawal from Classes
- Auditing Classes
- Class Preparation Time
- Maximum Hours per Semester/Term
- Final Examinations
- Registration Holds
- Religious Education (College)
- Ancient Scripture Department
- Ancient Scripture (Rel A) Courses
- Church History and Doctrine Department
- Church History and Doctrine (Rel C) Courses
- Reservation of Right to Change Courses
- School of Social Work
- Social Work (Soc W) Courses
- Sociology Department
- BS in Sociology
- Minor in Sociology (General)
- Sociology (Soc) Courses
- Spanish and Portuguese Department
- BA in Portuguese
- Minor in Portuguese
- Portuguese (Port) Courses
- BA in Spanish
- BA in Spanish Teaching
- BA in Spanish Translation
- Minor in Spanish
- Minor in Spanish Teaching
- Spanish (Span) Courses
- Statement of Nondiscrimination
- Statistics Department
- BS in Actuarial Science
- BS in Statistics: Applied Statistics and Analytics Emphasis
- BS in Statistics: Biostatistics Emphasis
- BS in Statistics: Quality Science Emphasis
- BS in Statistics: Statistical Science Emphasis
- Minor in Actuarial Science
- Minor in Statistics
- Statistics (Stat) Courses
- Student Academic Record Appeals Process
- Petition
- Student Development
- Student Development (StDev) Courses
- Teacher Education Department
- Early Childhood Education Program
- BS in Early Childhood Education
- Early Childhood Education (ECE) Courses
- Elementary Education Program
- BS in Elementary Education
- BS in Elementary Education: Early Childhood Education Emphasis
- Elementary Education (El Ed) Courses
- Secondary Education Programs
- BS in Teaching Social Science
- Secondary Education (Sc Ed) Courses
- BS in Physical Education Teaching/Coaching (K–12)
- Minor in Coaching and Teaching Physical Education
- Teaching English Language Learners Program
- Minor in TESOL K–12
- Minor in TESOL / Bilingual K-12 - Spanish
- Teaching English Language Learners (TELL) Courses
- School of Technology
- Construction Management Program
- Architecture. See Construction Management
- Building. See Construction Management
- BS in Construction Management
- Construction Management (CM) Courses
- Facility and Property Management Program
- BS in Facility and Property Management
- Facility and Property Management (FPM) Courses
- Industrial Design Program
- BFA in Industrial Design
- Industrial Design (InDes) Courses
- Information Technology Program
- BS in Information Technology
- Minor in Information Technology
- Information Technology (IT) Courses
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology Program
- BS in Manufacturing Engineering Technology
- Minor in Manufacturing
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology (Mfg) Courses
- Technology and Engineering Education Program
- BS in Technology and Engineering Education
- Technology and Engineering Education (TEE) Courses
- Drafting. See School of Technology.
- Theatre and Media Arts Department
- BA in Media Arts Studies
- BA in Theatre Arts Education K-12
- BA in Theatre Arts Studies
- BFA in Acting
- Minor in Media Arts Studies
- Minor in Theatre Arts Education
- Minor in Theatre Arts Studies
- Theatre and Media Arts (TMA) Courses
- Cinema. See Theatre and Media Arts
- Costume Design and Construction. See Theatre and Media Arts
- Directing. See Theatre and Media Arts
- Dramatic Arts. See Theatre and Media Arts.
- Film. See Theatre and Media Arts.
- Tuition and Fees
- Tuition Rates
- NonCredit Course Fees
- Audited Course Fees
- Student Status for Tuition Assessment Purposes
- Payment of Tuition and Fees
- Short-Term Loans
- Pro-Rata Charges for Dropped Classes
- Collection of Unpaid Tuition and Fees
- Payments for Tuition and Fees
- University Fees
- Class Fees
- Materials/Service Fees
- Student Teaching/Practicum Fees
- Fingerprint Fee
- Licensure Fee
- Miscellaneous Fees and Fines
- Health Insurance Requirement
- Tuition and/or Fee Appeals
- Undergraduate Education (College)
- General Education Office
- Honors Program (see Undergraduate Education)
- University Writing
- First-Year Experience
- Freshman Academy
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Communications (Comms)
Undergraduate Courses
100-Level Courses
COMMS 101
: Mass Communication and Society. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
COMMS 101 : Mass Communication and Society. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | Independent Study also. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Historical and modern roles of mass media in society, emphasizing media effects on individuals and institutions. |
200-Level Courses
COMMS 211
: Media Writing. (3:2:2)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
COMMS 211 : Media Writing. (3:2:2)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | F, W, Sp, Su |
| PREREQUISITE: | Pre-communications status; a B grade or better in one of the following: Engl 150, Phil 150, or Honrs 150. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Principles and practices of researching and writing mass communication messages in journalism, public relations, and advertising. |
| NOTE: | Lab required. |
COMMS 230
: Introduction to Advertising. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
COMMS 230 : Introduction to Advertising. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| DESCRIPTION: | Principles of advertising; critical evaluation of its role and value in American society. Experience in writing and creating ads for all media. |
COMMS 235
: Introduction to Public Relations. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
COMMS 235 : Introduction to Public Relations. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| DESCRIPTION: | Philosophy and practice of public relations in business, government, education, and other institutions. Study of publics, media, methods, press relations, and publicity. |
COMMS 238
: Introduction to Communications Studies. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
COMMS 238 : Introduction to Communications Studies. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | F, W, Alternate terms |
| PREREQUISITE: | Pre-communications status. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Survey of mass communication theory and research; historical and philosophical development of communication theory. |
COMMS 239
: Principles of Journalism. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
COMMS 239 : Principles of Journalism. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | F, W, alternate terms |
| DESCRIPTION: | Theories and principles of journalism; critical evaluation of journalists' and news organizations' role and value in societies they serve. |
COMMS 275
: Introduction to Broadcasting. (3:2:3)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
COMMS 275 : Introduction to Broadcasting. (3:2:3)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | F, W, Sp |
| DESCRIPTION: | Fundamental principles and theories of broadcasting and the practical application of visual and aural storytelling; videography and field production; non-linear editing for radio, television, and new media. |
300-Level Courses
COMMS 300
: Media Ethics, Law and Responsibility. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
COMMS 300 : Media Ethics, Law and Responsibility. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | F, W, Sp, Su |
| PREREQUISITE: | major status. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Introduction to First Amendment history and press freedom, law, and theory; media regulation and policy; relationship between law and ethics; key ethical issues in professional communications. |
COMMS 301
: Mass Media History and Philosophy. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
COMMS 301 : Mass Media History and Philosophy. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | Alternate semesters. |
| PREREQUISITE: | Major or minor status. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Historical and philosophical development of today's media. Approaches may include theories of media change, social responsibility, economic factors, and influential pioneers. |
COMMS 302
: Popular Culture and Media. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
COMMS 302 : Popular Culture and Media. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | Alternate semesters. |
| PREREQUISITE: | Major or minor status. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Impact of new and traditional media on popular culture. Approaches may include media criticism and cultural theories on the artifacts and drivers of cultural values. |
COMMS 308
: Research Methods for Journalism. (3:2:1)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
COMMS 308 : Research Methods for Journalism. (3:2:1)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | F, W, alternate terms |
| PREREQUISITE: | Major status. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Qualitative and quantitative information-gathering strategies and techniques: interviewing, use of surveys and public records; online information gathering and data base analysis. |
COMMS 317
: Advertising Research Methods. (3:2:1)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
COMMS 317 : Advertising Research Methods. (3:2:1)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | F, W, Alternate terms |
| PREREQUISITE: | Major status. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Quantitative research methods used in marketing and advertising; the research process; planning, designing, and conducting studies; analyzing results using appropriate methodologies. |
COMMS 318
: Public Relations Research and Measurement. (3:2:1)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
COMMS 318 : Public Relations Research and Measurement. (3:2:1)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | F, W, Alternate terms |
| PREREQUISITE: | Major status. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Research methods and analysis critical to developing strategic public relations and measuring its effectiveness, emphasizing focus group and survey approaches with qualitative and quantitative statistical analysis. |
COMMS 319
: Research in Communication. (3:2:1)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
COMMS 319 : Research in Communication. (3:2:1)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | F, W, Sp, Su |
| PREREQUISITE: | Major status. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Procedures and design considerations for studying media messages, audiences, and effects. Emphasizes survey and focus group approaches to data collection and analysis. |
COMMS 321
: News Reporting. (3:2:5)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
COMMS 321 : News Reporting. (3:2:5)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | F, W, Sp, Su |
| PREREQUISITE: | Comms 300 or concurrent enrollment; major status. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Research and reporting skills. Database retrieval and interviewing. Beat reporting for newspapers, radio, and online media. Lab required. |
COMMS 325
: Broadcast Reporting. (3:2:3)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
COMMS 325 : Broadcast Reporting. (3:2:3)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | F, W, Sp |
| PREREQUISITE: | Comms 300 or concurrent enrollment; major status. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Principles and techniques of broadcast and online news reporting. Includes recording and videotaping reports of government, courts, and other institutions. |
COMMS 326
: Performance for Broadcast. (3:2:2)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
COMMS 326 : Performance for Broadcast. (3:2:2)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | F, W |
| PREREQUISITE: | Instructor's consent. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Theory and practice of presenting news and information for radio, television, and new media. |
| NOTE: | This course will not count as a departmental requirement. |
COMMS 327R
: Special Topics in Broadcasting. (3:2:Arr.)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
COMMS 327R : Special Topics in Broadcasting. (3:2:Arr.)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | On demand. |
| PREREQUISITE: | Instructor's consent. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Includes radio arts, specialty reporting, documentary production, and sports broadcasting. |
COMMS 329
: Opinion Writing. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
COMMS 329 : Opinion Writing. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| DESCRIPTION: | Function of editorials, columns, commentaries, and reviews in the mass media. |
| NOTE: | Open enrollment. |
COMMS 330
: Creating Advertising Concepts - Portfolio 1. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
COMMS 330 : Creating Advertising Concepts - Portfolio 1. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| PREREQUISITE: | Major status; software proficiency in InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator demonstrated by portfolio review. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Basic consumer advertising; copywriting, design, and layout developed from creative strategies. Solving creative problems. |
COMMS 331
: Creating Advertising Concepts - Portfolio 2. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
COMMS 331 : Creating Advertising Concepts - Portfolio 2. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| PREREQUISITE: | Comms 330; software proficiency in InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator demonstrated by portfolio review. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Advanced consumer advertising: copywriting, design, and layout. |
COMMS 332
: Marketing Media Planning and Strategy. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
COMMS 332 : Marketing Media Planning and Strategy. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | F, W, alternate terms |
| PREREQUISITE: | Major status. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Media planning, theory, and practice in context of the marketing mix. Application of computer-based models as aids to media decisions. Writing of marketing- based media plans. Case study approach to both print and broadcast media. |
COMMS 335
: TV Commercial Production. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
COMMS 335 : TV Commercial Production. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | F |
| PREREQUISITE: | Major status or instructor's consent. |
| RECOMMENDED: | Comms 330. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Discussing and applying television commercial production principles; creating and executing TV commercial concepts. |
COMMS 336
: Strategic Planning and Problem Solving. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
COMMS 336 : Strategic Planning and Problem Solving. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | F, W, Sp |
| PREREQUISITE: | Major status. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Cases selected from wide range of actual public relations problems confronting business, government, education, and other institutions. Focus on strategic planning matrix. |
COMMS 337
: Advertising Account Management. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
COMMS 337 : Advertising Account Management. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | F, W; alternate terms. |
| PREREQUISITE: | Major status. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Managing advertising agency accounts, including budgets, writing, new business pitches, and relationships with clients. |
COMMS 345
: Media Sales and Promotion. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
COMMS 345 : Media Sales and Promotion. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | F, W, alternate terms |
| PREREQUISITE: | major status. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Fundamentals of media sales process. Theory and application of persuasion relating to media sales. |
COMMS 351
: Media and Their Audiences. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
COMMS 351 : Media and Their Audiences. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | Alternate semesters. |
| PREREQUISITE: | Major or minor status. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Understanding media content and channels empowering and improving media consumption and interpretation. Approaches may include new technology, social media, consumer behavior, media criticism, and media literacy. |
COMMS 360
: Communication Management Principles and Theory. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
COMMS 360 : Communication Management Principles and Theory. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | Alternate semesters. |
| PREREQUISITE: | Major or minor status. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Management principles and theory, emphasizing responsible management benefiting organizations and their stakeholders. Approaches may include crisis communication, media or agency management, and programming. |
COMMS 365
: Photojournalism. (3:2:Arr)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
COMMS 365 : Photojournalism. (3:2:Arr)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | F |
| PREREQUISITE: | Comms 321; admission to news design and new media track; or instructor's consent. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Shooting, processing, selecting, and preparing photographs for use in publications. |
COMMS 370R
: Special Topics in Communications. (1-3:Arr.:Arr.)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
COMMS 370R : Special Topics in Communications. (1-3:Arr.:Arr.)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | On demand. |
| PREREQUISITE: | Major or minor status. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Subject matter may vary. Specific topics emphasizing general issues related to all mass communication. |
COMMS 377
: Feature Writing. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
COMMS 377 : Feature Writing. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | F, W, alternate terms |
| PREREQUISITE: | Comms 321. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Analysis of nonfiction magazine markets and effective writing methods; criticism of students' articles. |
COMMS 381
: International Media Systems. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
COMMS 381 : International Media Systems. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | Alternate semesters. |
| PREREQUISITE: | Communications or international relations major or minor status. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Comparison of media systems in countries and regions outside the United States. Approaches may include media systems analysis, normative theories of the media, and cultural values and norms. |
COMMS 382
: Issues in Global Communication. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
COMMS 382 : Issues in Global Communication. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | Alternate semesters. |
| PREREQUISITE: | Communications or international relations major or minor status. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Issues relating to communicating in a global village. Approaches may include global information and policy, cultural imperialism, intercultural interaction, and multinational communication strategies. |
COMMS 385
: Television News Producing. (3:2:3)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
COMMS 385 : Television News Producing. (3:2:3)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | F, W, alternate terms |
| PREREQUISITE: | Comms 325. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Theory and practice of producing and presenting information for television. Role of television news in society, nature of audiences, production techniques, and TV news management. Lab includes producing daily cable newscast. |
COMMS 390R
: Student Media Labs. (1:1:Arr)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
COMMS 390R : Student Media Labs. (1:1:Arr)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | F, W, Sp, Su |
| PREREQUISITE: | Appropriate introductory course (Comms 211, 230, 235, or 275); lab advisor's consent. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Student-run media labs such as the Advanced Advertising Lab, Bradley Agency, Daily News, and Daily Universe. |
| NOTE: | Cannot be combined with paid position in the same lab. |
COMMS 395R
: International Media Studies Abroad. (1-3:Arr:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
COMMS 395R : International Media Studies Abroad. (1-3:Arr:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | Alternate terms |
| DESCRIPTION: | Study Abroad course emphasizing media and culture of region selected. |
COMMS 396R
: Communications Practicum. (1:0:Arr)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
COMMS 396R : Communications Practicum. (1:0:Arr)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| PREREQUISITE: | instructor's consent and approval of task or projects. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Practice and projects in communication. |
COMMS 398R
: Projects in Communications. (.5-4:Arr:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
COMMS 398R : Projects in Communications. (.5-4:Arr:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| PREREQUISITE: | Junior standing and sequence coordinator's consent. Project approval required before registration |
| DESCRIPTION: | Projects in communication studies. |
400-Level Courses
COMMS 406
: Media and the First Amendment. (3:3.0:0.0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
COMMS 406 : Media and the First Amendment. (3:3.0:0.0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | Alternate semesters. |
| PREREQUISITE: | Major or minor status; Comms 300. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Advanced understanding of media law, policy, and regulation of free speech and press. Approaches may include Freedom of Information, rights of press, government control, and legal precedents regarding the First Amendment. |
COMMS 411
: Media Effects. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
COMMS 411 : Media Effects. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | F, W; alternate terms. |
| PREREQUISITE: | Major or minor status. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Effects resulting from the interaction between media and members of society. Approaches may include self-image, sterotypes, violence, and other social constructs and behaviors involving media consumption. |
COMMS 416
: Media Advocacy and Social Change. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
COMMS 416 : Media Advocacy and Social Change. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | Alternate semesters. |
| PREREQUISITE: | Major or minor status. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Communication principles, theories, and approaches applied to effect social change. Approaches may include public policy, grass roots advocacy, social marketing, and social movements. |
COMMS 420
: Advanced Print Reporting. (3:2:1)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
COMMS 420 : Advanced Print Reporting. (3:2:1)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | F, W |
| PREREQUISITE: | Comms 308, 321. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Print news coverage of government, courts, education, and other institutions. Investigative reporting on major public issues and trends. |
COMMS 421
: Public Relations Writing and Production. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
COMMS 421 : Public Relations Writing and Production. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| PREREQUISITE: | Comms 321, 336; software proficiency in InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Flash, and Dreamweaver demonstrated by portfolio review. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Professional public relations writing and editing in a variety of formats as used in public relations applications. |
COMMS 428
: Publication Graphics and Production. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
COMMS 428 : Publication Graphics and Production. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | F, W, alternate terms. |
| PREREQUISITE: | News design and new media track or instructor's consent; software proficiency in InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, and Illustrator demonstrated by portfolio review. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Layout and graphics for publications. Contemporary practices in production. |
COMMS 432
: Account Planning Management (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
COMMS 432 : Account Planning Management (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| PREREQUISITE: | Major status; Comms 317. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Development and execution of a comprehensive strategic advertising research program, including data collecting, interpretation, field investigating, audience analysis, and strategy development. |
COMMS 433
: Advanced Advertising Concepting - Portfolio 3. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
COMMS 433 : Advanced Advertising Concepting - Portfolio 3. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| PREREQUISITE: | Comms 331; concurrent enrollment in Comms 489. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Capstone course in creating consumer advertising concepts, copywriting, design, and layout. Emphasizes finished portfolios. |
COMMS 480
: Media Ethics and Moral Reasoning. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
COMMS 480 : Media Ethics and Moral Reasoning. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | Alternate semesters. |
| PREREQUISITE: | Comms 300 or instructor's consent. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Advanced application of moral reasoning and understanding of ethical issues in mass communication. Approaches may include current cases and issues, professional practices, and philosophical foundations of ethics. |
COMMS 481
: Gender, Race, and Class in the Media. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
COMMS 481 : Gender, Race, and Class in the Media. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | Alternate semesters. |
| PREREQUISITE: | Major or minor status. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Applying critical theory to the interaction between media and underrepresented groups in society. Approaches may include stereotypes and portrayals, access to media, participation, and media ownership. |
COMMS 482
: Media and World Religions. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
COMMS 482 : Media and World Religions. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | Alternate semesters. |
| PREREQUISITE: | Major or minor status. |
| DESCRIPTION: | The interaction of media, world religions, and beliefs. Approaches may include media coverage and portrayal of religion, religions' use of media, conflict between the two, and communicating across religious cultures. |
COMMS 483
: Advanced Communications Studies (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
COMMS 483 : Advanced Communications Studies (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | F, W |
| PREREQUISITE: | Comms 319; 411 or concurrent enrollment. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Contemporary developments in communication theory, research, and practice. |
COMMS 484
: News Editing and News Judgment. (3:2:6)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
COMMS 484 : News Editing and News Judgment. (3:2:6)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | F, W, Sp, Su |
| PREREQUISITE: | Comms 321; 420 or concurrent enrollment. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Management and editing of news flow, ranging from editorial conceptualization and news judgment to copy editing, headline writing, and basic page design. |
COMMS 485
: Strategic Public Relations Campaigns. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
COMMS 485 : Strategic Public Relations Campaigns. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| PREREQUISITE: | Comms 318, 336, 421; software proficiency in Flash, Dreamweaver, and Image Ready as demonstrated by portfolio review. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Capstone course applying communication principles to internal and external publics; fact finding, planning, and evaluating social interrelationships; major campaigns for selected clients. |
COMMS 486
: Advanced Broadcast Reporting. (3:3:5)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
COMMS 486 : Advanced Broadcast Reporting. (3:3:5)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | F, W, alternate terms |
| PREREQUISITE: | Comms 308, 385. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Capstone for broadcast journalism students. In-depth broadcast news coverage of major public issues and trends. Formats may include daily news reports, series, and documentaries. |
COMMS 487
: Multimedia Journalism. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
COMMS 487 : Multimedia Journalism. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | F, W |
| PREREQUISITE: | Comms 428; software proficiency in Flash, Dreamweaver, Image Ready demonstrated by portfolio review; or instructor's consent. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Editing, design, and delivery of multimedia and interactive news content. Theories of new media use and practical application of those theories to create professional-level content. |
COMMS 489
: Strategic Advertising Campaigns. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
COMMS 489 : Strategic Advertising Campaigns. (3:3:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| PREREQUISITE: | Comms 300, 317, 332, 432; Comms 433 or concurrent enrollment. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Researching, planning, budgeting, creating, and writing national advertising campaigns; writing and producing a complete advertising plan, accompanied by a formal client presentation. |
COMMS 495R
: Research and Readings in Communication Practice. (.5-4:0:0)
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COMMS 495R : Research and Readings in Communication Practice. (.5-4:0:0)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| PREREQUISITE: | senior standing and instructor's approval of projects. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Independent research projects and readings for communications majors. |
| NOTE: | Projects must be approved in advance of registration. |
COMMS 496R
: Academic Internship. (1-9:Arr:Arr)
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COMMS 496R : Academic Internship. (1-9:Arr:Arr)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | F, W, Sp, Su |
| PREREQUISITE: | Major status; prerequisites satisfied; clearance by the Communications Department. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Professional field experience. |
COMMS 497R
: Research Practicum. (1:0:Arr.)
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COMMS 497R : Research Practicum. (1:0:Arr.)
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | F, W, Sp, Su |
| PREREQUISITE: | Major status; instructor's consent; approval of tasks or projects. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Conducting research in a mentored environment with a faculty-sponsored research project. |
Graduate Courses
For 600- and 700-level courses, see the BYU 2009–2010 Graduate Catalog.
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