Spring 2026 Communication

COMM 100

Fundamentals of Human Communication

3 hours. No Credit given toward major in Communication. Some sections may be offered fully online or in a blended-online and classroom course setting. Consult the Schedule of Classes for the mode of instruction. Use of computer and internet access is required for all online and blended sections. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Individual and Society course.

COMM 101

Introduction to Communication

3 hours. Some sections may be offered fully online or in a blended-online and classroom course setting. Use of computer and internet access is required for all online and blended sections. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Individual and Society course.

COMM 102

Introduction to Interpersonal Communication

3 hours. Some sections may be offered fully online or in a blended-online and classroom course setting. Consult the Schedule of Classes for the mode of instruction. Use of computer and internet access is required for all online and blended sections. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Restricted to Undergrad - Chicago. Individual and Society course.

Online

COMM 103

Introduction to Media

3 hours. Some sections may be offered fully online or in a blended-online and classroom course setting. use of computer and internet access is required for all online and blended sections. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Individual and Society course.

COMM 140

Fundamentals of Social Media and Communication

3 hours. Some sections may be offered fully online or in a blended-online and classroom course setting. Consult the Schedule of Classes for the mode of instruction. Use of computer and internet access is required for all online and blended sections. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Individual and Society course.

Blended - Online & Classroom

COMM 200

Communication Technologies

3 hours. Same as MOVI 200. Some sections may be offered fully online or in a blended-online and classroom course setting. Use of computer and internet access is required for all online and blended sections. Consult the schedule of classes for mode of instruction. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 160 and ENGL 161.

Online

COMM 204

Gender and Popular Culture

3 hours. Same as GWS 204. Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or above; or consent of the instructor. Recommended background: Credit or concurrent registration in GWS 101 or Credit or concurrent registration in COMM 102 or Credit or concurrent registration in GWS 102 or Credit or concurrent registration in COMM 103. Individual and Society, and US Society course.

COMM 206

Public Relations and Digital Media

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 160 and ENGL 161.

COMM 207

The Mass Media and Politics

3 hours. Same as POLS 207. Some sections may be offered fully online or in a blended-online and classroom course setting. Consult the Schedule of Classes for the mode of instruction. Use of computer and internet access is required for all online and blended sections. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Prerequisite(s): One course in political science, sociology or contemporary history.

COMM 216

Digital Journalism

3 hours. Some sections may be offered fully online or in a blended-online and classroom course setting. Consult the Schedule of Classes for the mode of instruction. Use of computer and internet access is required for all online and blended sections. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 160 and ENGL 161.

COMM 220

Social Media and Marketing

3 hours. Course may be offered in a traditional, blended, or online format. Use of computer and internet access is required for all online and blended sections. Consult the Schedule of Classes for the mode of instruction. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 160 and ENGL 161.

COMM 225

Advertising and Society

3 hours. Some sections may be offered fully online or in a blended-online course setting. Consult the Schedule of Classes for mode of instruction. Use of computer and internet access is required for all online and blended sections. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 160 and ENGL 161.

Blended - Online & Classroom

COMM 230

AI and Journalism

3 hours. Some sections may be offered fully online or in a blended-online and classroom course setting. Consult the Schedule of Classes for the mode of instruction. Use of computer and internet access is required for all online and blended sections. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 160 and ENGL 161.

Blended - Online & Classroom

COMM 240

Data Journalism

3 hours. Some sections may be offered fully online or in a blended-online and classroom course setting. Use of computer and internet access is required for all online and blended sections. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 160 and ENGL 161.

COMM 250

Social Media and Society

3 hours. Some sections may be offered fully online or in a blended-online and classroom course setting. Consult the Schedule of Classes for the mode of instruction. Use of computer and internet access is required for all online and blended sections. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 160 and ENGL 161.

Online

COMM 270

Digital Influencers

3 hours. Some sections may be offered fully online or in a blended-online course setting. Consult the Schedule of Classes for mode of instruction. Use of computer and internet access is required for all online and blended sections. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 160 and ENGL 161.

Blended - Online & Classroom

COMM 294

Introductory Topics

3 hours. Some sections may be offered fully online or in a blended-online and classroom course setting. Consult the Schedule of Classes for the mode of instruction. Use of computer and internet access is required for all online and blended sections. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 160 and ENGL 161.

COMM 301

Communication Research

3 hours. Some sections may be offered fully online or in a blended-online and classroom course setting. Consult the Schedule of Classes for the mode of instruction. Use of computer and internet access is required for all online and blended sections. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Prerequisite(s): COMM 101 and COMM 102 and COMM 103; and Credit or concurrent registration in COMM 200. Open only to juniors and seniors and quantitative reasoning requirement met.

COMM 303

Communication and Culture

3 hours. Some sections may be offered fully online or in a blended-online and classroom course setting. Consult the Schedule of Classes for the mode of instruction. Use of computer and internet access is required for all online and blended sections. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Prerequisite(s): COMM 101 and COMM 103; and Credit or concurrent registration in COMM 102; and Credit or concurrent registration in COMM 200.

Online

COMM 326

Public Relations and Social Responsibility

3 hours. Some sections may be offered fully online or in a blended-online and classroom course setting. Consult the Schedule of Classes for the mode of instruction. Use of computer and internet access is required for all online and blended sections. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Prerequisite(s): COMM 101 and COMM 103; and Credit or concurrent registration in COMM 102; and Credit or concurrent registration in COMM 200.

COMM 335

Digital Storytelling

3 hours. Some sections may be offered fully online or in a blended-online course setting. Consult the Schedule of Classes for mode of instruction. Use of computer and internet access is required for all online and blended sections. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Prerequisite(s): COMM 101 and COMM 103 and Credit or concurrent registration in COMM 102; and Credit or concurrent registration in COMM 200.

Blended - Online & Classroom

COMM 350

Personal Relationships and Technology

3 hours. Some sections may be offered fully online or in a blended-online and classroom course setting. Consult the Schedule of Classes for the mode of instruction. Use of computer and internet access is required for all online and blended sections. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Prerequisite(s): COMM 101 and COMM 103; and Credit or concurrent registration in COMM 102; and Credit or concurrent registration in COMM 200.

COMM 425

Digital Advocacy

3 OR 4 hours. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Some sections may be offered fully online or in a blended-online and classroom course setting. Consult the Schedule of Classes for the mode of instruction. Use of computer and internet access is required for all online and blended sections. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Prerequisite(s): COMM 301.

Online

COMM 435

Data, Privacy and Ethics in the Digital Age

3 OR 4 hours. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Some sections may be offered fully online or in a blended-online and classroom course setting. Consult the Schedule of Classes for the mode of instruction. Use of computer and internet access is required for all online and blended sections. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Prerequisite(s): COMM 301; or admission to the MA in Communication, Digital Media, and AI.

Blended - Online & Classroom

COMM 445

Politics of Platforms

3 OR 4 hours. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Some sections may be offered fully online or in a blended-online and classroom course setting. Use of computer and internet access is required for all online and blended sections. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Prerequisite(s): COMM 301.

COMM 467

Public Opinion and Political Communication

3 OR 4 hours. Same as POLS 467. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite(s): POLS 200 or the equivalent or consent of the instructor.

COMM 470

Communication and Music

3 hours. Some sections may be offered fully online or in a blended-online and classroom course setting. Consult the Schedule of Classes for the mode of instruction. Use of computer and internet access is required for all online and blended sections. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Prerequisite(s): COMM 301.

COMM 474

Internship

1 TO 8 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 hours. No more than 3 credit hours of COMM 474 or COMM 498 may be applied toward the major. May not be counted toward the minimum Master of Arts degree requirements. Some sections may be offered fully online or in a blended-online and classroom course setting. Consult the Schedule of Classes for the mode of instruction. Use of computer and internet access is required for all online and blended sections. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Prerequisite(s): Approval of the Department. Departmental Approval Required

Online

COMM 490

Seminar in Culture and Communication

3 hours. Some sections may be offered fully online or in a blended-online and classroom course setting. Consult the Schedule of Classes for the mode of instruction. Use of computer and internet access is required for all online and blended sections. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Prerequisite(s): COMM 301.

COMM 491

Seminar in Media and Communication

3 hours. Some sections may be offered fully online or in a blended-online and classroom course setting. Consult the Schedule of Classes for the mode of instruction. Use of computer and internet access is required for all online and blended sections. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Prerequisite(s): COMM 301.

COMM 498

Independent Study

1 TO 4 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 hours. No more than 3 credit hours of COMM 474 or COMM 498 may be applied toward the major. Credit earned may not be applied toward the minimum Master of Arts in Communication degree requirements. Prerequisite(s): Approval of the Department and Junior or Senior standing.

COMM 501

Operationalizing Communication Research

4 hours. Prerequisite(s): COMM 500. Departmental Approval Required

COMM 503

Seminar in Intercultural Communication

4 hours. Prerequisite(s): COMM 500; or consent of the instructor. Departmental Approval Required

COMM 508

New Media of Communication

4 hours. Prerequisite(s): COMM 504. Restricted to Graduate College. Departmental Approval Required

COMM 585

Digital Ethnography

4 hours. Prerequisite(s): COMM 500 and COMM 501 and COMM 502; and COMM 580.

COMM 594

Advanced Special Topics in Communication

1 TO 4 hours. May be repeated. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor. Departmental Approval Required

Online

COMM 596

Independent Research

1 TO 4 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the head of the department. Departmental Approval Required

COMM 598

Thesis Research

0 TO 16 hours. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): COMM 501. Departmental Approval Required

COMM 599

Dissertation Research

0 TO 16 hours. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated. Students may register for more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor. Restricted to Doctor of Philosophy.