Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Survey of communications law emphasizing First Amendment issues: libel, privacy, confidentiality, access to information, etc. for journalists. Students may not receive credit for more than one of the following: COM 505,506,507, 509.

Survey of communications law emphasizing First Amendment and regulatory law as they pertain to television, radio, film. Students may not receive credit for more than one of the following: COM 505, 506, 507, 509.

Survey of communications law emphasizing applications to advertising and public relations. Students may not receive credit for more than one of the following: COM 505,506,507, 509.

The course covers the First Amendment; systems of media regulation; corporate speech and election-related speech; commercial speech (advertising regulation); defamation; privacy; access to places, documents and meetings; reporter/source confidentiality; and intellectual property. Students may not receive credit for more than one of the following: COM 505, 506, 507, 509.

Communication of news and opinion among nations and under varying types of social, political, and economic systems. Roles of mass media, news agencies, governments, and communications systems. Offered at SU Abroad Centers in London and Strasbourg.

Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

This course will examine the evolving nature of digital communications as it relates to the media. Students will evaluate the use and impact on the creation, dissemination and consumption of news and information.

Students write and produce short fiction and non-fiction video stories using digital media. Emphasis on storytelling and story structures. Projects will be incorporated into websites and promoted with social media.

Course examines strategic use of digital and social media platforms and tools for professional communication purposes, with emphasis on hands-on experience and skill. Students learn to analyze social media for communication industries.

This course will examine communications theories and their professional application to social media. Students will gain hands-on experience and learn best practices and strategies for how to stay on top of the ever-changing digital landscape.

Students will use the latest in social media analytics technologies to analyze data to create managerial-level communications strategy while learning best practices in digital-team management.

Students will develop skills that enhance a digital media property's social media and distributed content. Leading media properties such as Buzzfeed will rotate by section as industry partner. Additional work is required of graduate students.

Provide students with the tools to analytically and critically examine organizational dynamics and workplace challenges, and to design strategies for effective leadership that foster collaborative environments where all individuals can contribute and advance.

Application of communications research techniques to specific problems of broadcasting, advertising, newspapers, magazines, and public relations. Individual and group projects.

Participation in a discipline or subject related experience. Student must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Permission in advance with the consent of the department chairperson, instructor, and dean. Limited to those in good academic standing.

Practical experience in the communications industry. Includes media-based internship along with required in-person classroom sessions, events, and assignments to reflect on and practice your professional skills. Internship grade determined by internship supervisor performance evaluation, class assignments, journal, and final paper. Additional work is required of graduate students.

Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.

Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.

Students will learn the fundamental cases and laws that apply to the advertising and public relations fields. Topics include First Amendment, corporate speech, intellectual proprerty, defamation and advertising regulation.

Problems in media law, including libel, privacy, fair trial/free press, obscenity.

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Required for all first-year Ph.D. and Media Studies Master's students. Topics to include academic integrity, research resources, major communication organizations and journals, and faculty research. Specific focus to vary annually.

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.

Participation in a discipline or subject related experience. Student must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Permission in advance with the consent of the department chairperson, instructor, and dean. Limited to those in good academic standing.

Undifferentiated program for individualized study for students working for doctorate.