Communication Courses

COM 501 - Media Theory (3 hours)
A survey of the principles and practices of contemporary media with an emphasis on how media messages and technologies influence attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors of individuals, groups, and institutions.

COM 502 - Research methods (4 hours)
Analysis and application of common research techniques used for studying media audiences. Emphasis on research design, sampling, analysis, and reporting results. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of department chair.

COM 503 - Communication and Culture (3 hours)
Exploration of the ways culture and identity influence the sending and interpretation of messages. Emphasis on microaggressions, ethnocentricity, prejudice, stereotypes, and ethics. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of Department Chair.

COM 505 - Applied Project (4 hours)
This project is designed to show evidence that a student is absorbing what they are being taught over the course of study and can apply and examine that knowledge using a specific idea or topic. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of department chair.

COM 601 - Sports, Culture, and Society (3 hours)
Introduces the core components of sports communication industries and analyzes the relationships and economies between professional sport contexts. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of Department Chair.

COM 602 - Ethical and legal issues in sports communication (4 hours)
Emphasizes the ethical and legal issues that affect sports communication. Will include case studies of ethical and legal compliance and violation. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of department chair.

COM 603 - The Stories of Sport (3 hours)
Introduces the role and importance of storytelling in sports contexts with the goal to identify strategic ways to use stories in sports publicity and promotion. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of Department Chair.

COM 604 - Seminar in E-Sports (3 hours)
Offers an overview of E-Sports industries, including the benefits, inclusiveness, and structure of E-Sports organizations and competitions. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of Department Chair.

COM 605 - Contemporary Issues in Sports Communication (3 hours)
Designed to explore current issues associated with sports communication. Topics include sports regulation, gambling, and politics. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of Department Chair.

This is the official catalog for the 2024-2025 academic year. This catalog serves as a contract between a student and Bradley University. Should changes in a program of study become necessary prior to the next academic year every effort will be made to keep students advised of any such changes via the Dean of the College or Chair of the Department concerned, the Registrar's Office, u.Achieve degree audit system, and the Schedule of Classes. It is the responsibility of each student to be aware of the current program and graduation requirements for particular degree programs.