Communication Studies

Fundamentals of Human Communication
CMN 4101 / 3 q.h.

June 25 - July 21
Boston Sa 8:30 AM-1:30 PM

This course provides a foundation for understanding the communication process as it applies to human interaction. Students examine how language, literacy, nonverbal messages, listening, perception, and other related variables affect the process of human communication. The course explores the relevance of communication to dyadic, group, organizational, political, and intercultural contexts.


Organizational Communication
CMN 4301 / 3 q.h.

June 25 - July 21
Boston (Hybrid) TuTh 5:45 PM-8:45 PM

Organizational Communication is the study of why communication is important for organizations and how individuals within organizations can become effective communicators. This foundational course introduces the theories and subtopics that are examined within the field.


Advanced Organizational Communication
CMN 4310 / 3 q.h.

June 25 - July 21
Boston (Hybrid) TuTh 5:45 PM-8:45 PM

This course examines the imperatives for successful organizational communication and requires students to analyze various organizations in terms of these imperatives. The course addresses issues germane to communication skill sets, information management, organizational culture and communication, and communication networks.

Prerequisite: CMN 4301 Organizational Communication.


Crisis Communication
CMN 4320 / 3 q.h.

July 23 - August 18
Boston (Hybrid) TuTh 5:45 PM-8:45 PM

Crisis occurs in organizations, and effective communication to internal and external stakeholders during crises can reduce the potential negative effects of these crises. This course examines proactive and reactive approaches to crisis communication from the perspective of practitioners and academics who have worked and studied within this area of organizational communication.

Prerequisite: CMN 4301 Organizational Communication.