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Communication Studies
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
| Chair | Kembrew McLeod |
|---|---|
| Location | 105 BCSB (Becker Communication Studies Building) |
| Phone | 319-335-0575 |
| Registration Email | comm-advising@uiowa.edu |
| Website | https://communicationstudies.uiowa.edu/ |
| General Catalog | https://catalog.registrar.uiowa.edu/liberal-arts-sciences/communication-studies/ |
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| COMM:1112:0001 |
Course Title is
Interpersonal Communication
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3 s.h.
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| COMM:1112:0002 |
Course Title is
Interpersonal Communication
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3 s.h.
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of 25 enrolled
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| COMM:1112:0003 |
Course Title is
Interpersonal Communication
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3 s.h.
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of 25 enrolled
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| COMM:1112:0004 |
Course Title is
Interpersonal Communication
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3 s.h.
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of 25 enrolled
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| COMM:1112:0EXW |
Course Title is
Interpersonal Communication
Arranged Time
Asynchronous Online
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3 s.h.
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DOE Distance Course (EX*)
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Open
0
of 25 enrolled
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COMM:1130:0AAA
Lecture |
Course Title is
The Art of Persuading Others
This section is automatically added.
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0 s.h.
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Open
0
of 225 enrolled
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COMM:1130:0A01
Discussion |
Course Title is
The Art of Persuading Others
COMM:1130:0AAA will be automatically added with this section
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3 s.h.
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0
of 25 enrolled
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COMM:1130:0A02
Discussion |
Course Title is
The Art of Persuading Others
COMM:1130:0AAA will be automatically added with this section
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3 s.h.
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0
of 25 enrolled
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COMM:1130:0A03
Discussion |
Course Title is
The Art of Persuading Others
COMM:1130:0AAA will be automatically added with this section
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3 s.h.
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Open
0
of 25 enrolled
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COMM:1130:0A04
Discussion |
Course Title is
The Art of Persuading Others
COMM:1130:0AAA will be automatically added with this section
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3 s.h.
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0
of 25 enrolled
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COMM:1130:0A05
Discussion |
Course Title is
The Art of Persuading Others
COMM:1130:0AAA will be automatically added with this section
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3 s.h.
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0
of 25 enrolled
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COMM:1130:0A06
Discussion |
Course Title is
The Art of Persuading Others
COMM:1130:0AAA will be automatically added with this section
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3 s.h.
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Open
0
of 25 enrolled
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COMM:1130:0A07
Discussion |
Course Title is
The Art of Persuading Others
COMM:1130:0AAA will be automatically added with this section
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3 s.h.
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0
of 25 enrolled
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COMM:1130:0A08
Discussion |
Course Title is
The Art of Persuading Others
COMM:1130:0AAA will be automatically added with this section
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3 s.h.
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0
of 25 enrolled
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COMM:1130:0A09
Discussion |
Course Title is
The Art of Persuading Others
COMM:1130:0AAA will be automatically added with this section
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3 s.h.
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0
of 25 enrolled
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COMM:1170:0AAA
Lecture |
Course Title is
Communication Theory in Everyday Life
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0 s.h.
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COMM:1170:0A01
Discussion |
Course Title is
Communication Theory in Everyday Life
COMM:1170:0AAA will be automatically added with this section
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3 s.h.
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Open
0
of 24 enrolled
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COMM:1170:0A02
Discussion |
Course Title is
Communication Theory in Everyday Life
COMM:1170:0AAA will be automatically added with this section
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3 s.h.
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0
of 24 enrolled
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COMM:1170:0A03
Discussion |
Course Title is
Communication Theory in Everyday Life
COMM:1170:0AAA will be automatically added with this section
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3 s.h.
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Open
0
of 24 enrolled
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COMM:1170:0A04
Discussion |
Course Title is
Communication Theory in Everyday Life
COMM:1170:0AAA will be automatically added with this section
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3 s.h.
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Open
0
of 24 enrolled
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COMM:1170:0A05
Discussion |
Course Title is
Communication Theory in Everyday Life
COMM:1170:0AAA will be automatically added with this section
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3 s.h.
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Open
0
of 24 enrolled
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COMM:1170:0A06
Discussion |
Course Title is
Communication Theory in Everyday Life
COMM:1170:0AAA will be automatically added with this section
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3 s.h.
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0
of 24 enrolled
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COMM:1170:0A07
Discussion |
Course Title is
Communication Theory in Everyday Life
COMM:1170:0AAA will be automatically added with this section
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3 s.h.
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Open
0
of 24 enrolled
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COMM:1170:0A08
Discussion |
Course Title is
Communication Theory in Everyday Life
COMM:1170:0AAA will be automatically added with this section
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3 s.h.
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Open
0
of 24 enrolled
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COMM:1170:0A09
Discussion |
Course Title is
Communication Theory in Everyday Life
COMM:1170:0AAA will be automatically added with this section
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3 s.h.
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Open
0
of 24 enrolled
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| COMM:1174:0001 |
Course Title is
Media and Society
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3 s.h.
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| COMM:1174:0002 |
Course Title is
Media and Society
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3 s.h.
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| COMM:1174:0003 |
Course Title is
Media and Society
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3 s.h.
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0
of 25 enrolled
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| COMM:1174:0004 |
Course Title is
Media and Society
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3 s.h.
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0
of 25 enrolled
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| COMM:1816:0EXW |
Course Title is
Business and Professional Communication
Arranged Time
Asynchronous Online
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3 s.h.
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DOE Distance Course (EX*)
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Open
0
of 75 enrolled
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| COMM:1840:0001 |
Course Title is
Introduction to Media Production
Log in to view instructors
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3 s.h.
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Registration Information:
Students meet in 245B BCSB to start the class.
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Open
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of 16 enrolled
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| COMM:1840:0002 |
Course Title is
Introduction to Media Production
Log in to view instructors
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3 s.h.
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Registration Information:
Students meet in 245B BCSB to start the class.
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Open
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of 16 enrolled
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| COMM:1840:0003 |
Course Title is
Introduction to Media Production
Log in to view instructors
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3 s.h.
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Registration Information:
Students meet in 245B BCSB to start the class.
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Open
0
of 16 enrolled
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| COMM:2010:0EXW |
Course Title is
Communication and Organizational Culture
Arranged Time
Asynchronous Online
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3 s.h.
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DOE Distance Course (EX*)
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Open
0
of 75 enrolled
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| COMM:2020:0001 |
Course Title is
Health Communication
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3 s.h.
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of 30 enrolled
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| COMM:2030:0EXW |
Course Title is
Sexual Comm in Personal Relationships
Arranged Time
Asynchronous Online
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3 s.h.
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DOE Distance Course (EX*)
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Open
0
of 30 enrolled
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| COMM:2041:0001 |
Course Title is
Gender, Communication, and Culture
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3 s.h.
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0
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| COMM:2044:0001 |
Course Title is
Political Communication
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3 s.h.
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Pending
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| COMM:2044:0002 |
Course Title is
Political Communication
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3 s.h.
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Pending
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| COMM:2050:0001 |
Course Title is
Politics of Popular Culture
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3 s.h.
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| COMM:2050:0002 |
Course Title is
Politics of Popular Culture
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3 s.h.
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Open
0
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| COMM:2064:0001 |
Course Title is
Media, Advertising, and Society
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3 s.h.
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of 25 enrolled
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| COMM:2064:0002 |
Course Title is
Media, Advertising, and Society
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3 s.h.
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of 25 enrolled
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| COMM:2070:0001 |
Course Title is
Social Media and Society
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3 s.h.
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of 30 enrolled
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| COMM:2070:0002 |
Course Title is
Social Media and Society
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3 s.h.
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| COMM:2070:0003 |
Course Title is
Social Media and Society
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3 s.h.
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| COMM:2070:0004 |
Course Title is
Social Media and Society
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3 s.h.
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of 25 enrolled
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| COMM:2070:0005 |
Course Title is
Social Media and Society
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3 s.h.
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of 25 enrolled
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| COMM:2073:0001 |
Course Title is
Persuasive Stories
Fandom, Franchises, and Participatory Culture: The Harry Potter Intellectual Property Empire
Prerequisites:
RHET:1030 or RHET:1040 or RHET:1060
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3 s.h.
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Open
0
of 20 enrolled
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| COMM:2076:0001 |
Course Title is
Race, Ethnicity, and Media
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3 s.h.
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0
of 30 enrolled
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| COMM:2085:0001 |
Course Title is
Media Industries and Organizations
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3 s.h.
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0
of 30 enrolled
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| COMM:2088:0001 |
Course Title is
Media and Democracy
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3 s.h.
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| COMM:2088:0002 |
Course Title is
Media and Democracy
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3 s.h.
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0
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| COMM:2089:0001 |
Course Title is
Nonverbal Communication
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3 s.h.
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| COMM:2089:0002 |
Course Title is
Nonverbal Communication
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3 s.h.
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Open
0
of 25 enrolled
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| COMM:2090:0001 |
Course Title is
Topics in Communication Studies
Based on Real Events: Docudrama from Broadcasting to Streaming
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3 s.h.
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Open
0
of 30 enrolled
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| COMM:2090:0002 |
Course Title is
Topics in Communication Studies
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3 s.h.
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Pending
0
of 30 enrolled
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| COMM:2090:0003 |
Course Title is
Topics in Communication Studies
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3 s.h.
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Pending
0
of 30 enrolled
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| COMM:2090:0004 |
Course Title is
Topics in Communication Studies
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3 s.h.
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Pending
0
of 30 enrolled
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| COMM:2091:0001 |
Course Title is
Organizational Communication
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3 s.h.
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Open
0
of 25 enrolled
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| COMM:2091:0002 |
Course Title is
Organizational Communication
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3 s.h.
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Open
0
of 25 enrolled
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| COMM:2550:0001 |
Course Title is
Sacred Water: Tools for Climate
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3 s.h.
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of 30 enrolled
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| COMM:2813:0001 |
Course Title is
Practicum in Debate
This course has specific requirements
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1 s.h.
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of 20 enrolled
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| COMM:2818:0EXW |
Course Title is
Communication Skills for Leadership
Arranged Time
Asynchronous Online
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3 s.h.
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DOE Distance Course (EX*)
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Open
0
of 75 enrolled
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| COMM:2819:0001 |
Course Title is
Organizational Leadership
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3 s.h.
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Pending
0
of 30 enrolled
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| COMM:2819:0002 |
Course Title is
Organizational Leadership
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3 s.h.
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of 30 enrolled
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| COMM:2819:0EXW |
Course Title is
Organizational Leadership
Arranged Time
Asynchronous Online
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3 s.h.
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DOE Distance Course (EX*)
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Open
0
of 75 enrolled
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| COMM:2821:0EXV |
Course Title is
Oral Interpretation
Arranged Time
Asynchronous Online
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3 s.h.
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DOE Distance Course (EX*)
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Open
0
of 25 enrolled
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| COMM:2821:0EXW |
Course Title is
Oral Interpretation
Arranged Time
Asynchronous Online
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3 s.h.
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DOE Distance Course (EX*)
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Open
0
of 25 enrolled
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| COMM:2828:0EXW |
Course Title is
Professional Experience in Comm Studies
This course has specific requirements
view
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Asynchronous Online
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1, 2, 3 s.h.
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DOE Distance Course (EX*)
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Open
0
of 30 enrolled
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| COMM:2841:0001 |
Course Title is
Podcasting and Audio Production
Log in to view instructors
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3 s.h.
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Registration Information:
Students meet in 221B BCSB to start the class.
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Open
0
of 16 enrolled
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| COMM:2841:0002 |
Course Title is
Podcasting and Audio Production
Log in to view instructors
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3 s.h.
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Registration Information:
Students meet in 245B BCSB to start the class.
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Open
0
of 16 enrolled
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| COMM:2845:0001 |
Course Title is
Writing and Producing Commercials
Prerequisites:
COMM:1840
Log in to view instructors
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3 s.h.
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Registration Information:
Students meet in W240 AJB to start the class.
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Open
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of 16 enrolled
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| COMM:3015:0001 |
Course Title is
Communication and Resilience
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3 s.h.
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Restricted to 3rd and 4th year students.
Registration Information:
As of Fall 2026, 3000-level COMM courses are no longer capstone courses for the major.
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of 25 enrolled
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| COMM:3077:0001 |
Course Title is
Writing and Producing Sitcoms
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3 s.h.
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Registration Information:
As of Fall 2026, 3000-level COMM courses are no longer capstone courses for the major. Students are strongly recommended to have taken COMM:1840 or other, instructor-approved production courses prior to registering.
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0
of 16 enrolled
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| COMM:3077:0002 |
Course Title is
Writing and Producing Sitcoms
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3 s.h.
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Registration Information:
As of Fall 2026, 3000-level COMM courses are no longer capstone courses for the major. Students are strongly recommended to have taken COMM:1840 or other, instructor-approved production courses prior to registering.
more
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of 16 enrolled
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| COMM:3118:0EXW |
Course Title is
Politics of Reproduction
Start and end times:
9:30A - 10:45A
TTh
Online
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3 s.h.
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Registration Information:
Communication Studies majors must complete the following prerequisites before enrolling in this course: (2 of the following are required: (COMM:1112 or COMM:1170), (COMM:1117 or COMM:1130) (COMM:1168 or COMM:1174) and (2 of the following are required: COMM;1305. COMM:1306, COMM:1816, COMM:1818, COMM:1819, COMM:1830, COMM:1840, COMM:1845, COMM:1898, COMM:2010, COMM:2011, COMM:2015, COMM:2020, COMM:2030, COMM:2040, COMM:2041, COMM:2042, COMM:2044, COMM:2045, COMM:2048, COMM:2050, COMM:2054, COMM:2057, COMM:2060, COMM:2064, COMM:2065, COMM:2069, COMM:2070, COMM:2072, COMM:2075, COMM:2076, COMM:2077, COMM:2078, COMM:2079, COMM:2080, COMM:2083, COMM:2085, COMM:2086, COMM:2088, COMM:2089, COMM:2090, COMM:2091, COMM:2248, COMM:2800, COMM:2813, COMM:2821, COMM:2828, COMM:2897, COMM:2899).
Also, Communication Studies majors may register for only ONE capstone experience course each semester (i.e., COMM courses numbered between 3000 and 4999). Class lists will be checked daily for compliance. Students registered for more than one capstone experience course will be administratively dropped from the highest numbered class(es).
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DOE Distance Course (EX*)
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0
of 40 enrolled
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| COMM:3700:0001 |
Course Title is
Advocacy and Sustainability
Prerequisites:
RHET:1030 or RHET:1040 or RHET:1060
more
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3 s.h.
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Registration Information:
As of Fall 2026, 3000-level COMM courses are no longer capstone courses for the major.
more
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0
of 20 enrolled
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COMM:3897:0IND
Independent Study |
Course Title is
Independent Study
Arranged Time
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ARR
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Restricted for all students.
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COMM:3899:0IND
Independent Study |
Course Title is
Honors Thesis
This course has specific requirements
view
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3 s.h.
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Restricted to majors.
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| COMM:4090:0001 |
Course Title is
Capstone Seminar in Comm Res & Practice
Netflix and Global Media
Prerequisites:
2 of the following are required: (COMM:1112 or COMM:1170), (COMM:1117 or COMM:1130), (COMM:1168 or COMM:1174)
more
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3 s.h.
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Restricted to undergraduate majors.
Registration Information:
Students may register for only ONE Capstone Experience Course each semester (i.e., COMM courses numbered between 4000 and 4999). Class lists will be checked daily for compliance. Students registered for more than one Capstone Experience Course will be administratively dropped from the highest numbered class(es)
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0
of 16 enrolled
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| COMM:4140:0001 |
Course Title is
Communication and Relationships
Prerequisites:
2 of the following are required: (COMM:1112 or COMM:1170), (COMM:1117 or COMM:1130), (COMM:1168 or COMM:1174)
more
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3 s.h.
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Restricted to undergraduate majors.
Registration Information:
Students may register for only ONE Capstone Experience Course each semester (i.e., COMM courses numbered between 4000 and 4999). Class lists will be checked daily for compliance. Students registered for more than one Capstone Experience Course will be administratively dropped from the highest numbered class(es).
more
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| COMM:4147:0001 |
Course Title is
Family Communication
Prerequisites:
2 of the following are required: (COMM:1112 or COMM:1170), (COMM:1117 or COMM:1130), (COMM:1168 or COMM:1174)
more
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3 s.h.
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Restricted to undergraduate majors.
Registration Information:
Students may register for only ONE Capstone Experience Course each semester (i.e., COMM courses numbered between 4000 and 4999). Class lists will be checked daily for compliance. Students registered for more than one Capstone Experience Course will be administratively dropped from the highest numbered class(es).
more
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Open
0
of 16 enrolled
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| COMM:4168:0001 |
Course Title is
The Burnout Society: Work, Bodies & Care
Prerequisites:
2 of the following are required: (COMM:1112 or COMM:1170), (COMM:1117 or COMM:1130), (COMM:1168 or COMM:1174)
more
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3 s.h.
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Restricted to undergraduate majors.
Registration Information:
Students may register for only ONE Capstone Experience Course each semester (i.e., COMM courses numbered between 4000 and 4999). Class lists will be checked daily for compliance. Students registered for more than one Capstone Experience Course will be administratively dropped from the highest numbered class(es).
more
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Pending
0
of 16 enrolled
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| COMM:4168:0002 |
Course Title is
The Burnout Society: Work, Bodies & Care
Prerequisites:
2 of the following are required: (COMM:1112 or COMM:1170), (COMM:1117 or COMM:1130), (COMM:1168 or COMM:1174)
more
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3 s.h.
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Restricted to undergraduate majors.
Registration Information:
Students may register for only ONE Capstone Experience Course each semester (i.e., COMM courses numbered between 4000 and 4999). Class lists will be checked daily for compliance. Students registered for more than one Capstone Experience Course will be administratively dropped from the highest numbered class(es).
more
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Pending
0
of 16 enrolled
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| COMM:4168:0003 |
Course Title is
The Burnout Society: Work, Bodies & Care
Prerequisites:
2 of the following are required: (COMM:1112 or COMM:1170), (COMM:1117 or COMM:1130), (COMM:1168 or COMM:1174)
more
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3 s.h.
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Restricted to undergraduate majors.
Registration Information:
Students may register for only ONE Capstone Experience Course each semester (i.e., COMM courses numbered between 4000 and 4999). Class lists will be checked daily for compliance. Students registered for more than one Capstone Experience Course will be administratively dropped from the highest numbered class(es).
more
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0
of 16 enrolled
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| COMM:4800:0001 |
Course Title is
Latina/o/x Popular Culture
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3 s.h.
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Registration Information:
Communication Studies majors must complete the following prerequisites before enrolling in this course: (2 of the following are required: (COMM:1112 or COMM:1170), (COMM:1117 or COMM:1130) (COMM:1168 or COMM:1174) and (2 of the following are required: COMM;1305. COMM:1306, COMM:1816, COMM:1818, COMM:1819, COMM:1830, COMM:1840, COMM:1845, COMM:1898, COMM:2010, COMM:2011, COMM:2015, COMM:2020, COMM:2030, COMM:2040, COMM:2041, COMM:2042, COMM:2044, COMM:2045, COMM:2048, COMM:2050, COMM:2054, COMM:2057, COMM:2060, COMM:2064, COMM:2065, COMM:2069, COMM:2070, COMM:2072, COMM:2075, COMM:2076, COMM:2077, COMM:2078, COMM:2079, COMM:2080, COMM:2083, COMM:2085, COMM:2086, COMM:2088, COMM:2089, COMM:2090, COMM:2091, COMM:2248, COMM:2800, COMM:2813, COMM:2821, COMM:2828, COMM:2897, COMM:2899). Also, Communication Studies majors may register for only ONE capstone experience course each semester (i.e., COMM courses numbered between 3000 and 4999). Class lists will be checked daily for compliance. Students registered for more than one capstone experience course will be administratively dropped from the highest numbered class(es).
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COMM:5297:0IND
Independent Study |
Course Title is
MA Research
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3 s.h.
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COMM:5298:0IND
Independent Study |
Course Title is
MA Thesis
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3 s.h.
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COMM:5299:0IND
Independent Study |
Course Title is
Graduate Independent Study
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| COMM:6100:0001 |
Course Title is
Communication and Media Colloquium
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1 s.h.
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0
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| COMM:6222:0001 |
Course Title is
Relating to Nature
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3 s.h.
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of 12 enrolled
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| COMM:6346:0001 |
Course Title is
The Public Sphere
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3 s.h.
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Open
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| COMM:6352:0001 |
Course Title is
Seminar: Media Theory
The Digital Economy
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3 s.h.
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Open
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of 12 enrolled
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| COMM:6359:0001 |
Course Title is
Interpersonal Comm Theory Diverse World
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3 s.h.
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Open
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| COMM:6385:0001 |
Course Title is
Communication in Health Contexts
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3 s.h.
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COMM:6399:0IND
Independent Study |
Course Title is
PhD Dissertation
Arranged Time
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ARR
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Open
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| RHET:1010:0001 |
Course Title is
Writing for Academic Success
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1 s.h.
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Restricted for all students.
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Open
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of 2 enrolled
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| RHET:1010:0002 |
Course Title is
Writing for Academic Success
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1 s.h.
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Restricted for all students.
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Open
0
of 2 enrolled
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| RHET:1010:0003 |
Course Title is
Writing for Academic Success
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1 s.h.
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Restricted for all students.
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Open
0
of 2 enrolled
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