Communication and Information Science
Interdisciplinary Ph.D. Coursework
for Matthew Sharritt, August 2003 - Present
Goal of Ph.D. in Communication and Information Science

COURSE# TITLE TERM CREDIT HOURS FINAL
SOCS 601 TOPICS IN TEACHING INNOVATIONS SPRING 06 3  
ETEC 442 COMPUTERS IN EDUCATION SPRING 06 3  
CIS 720 INTERDISCIPLINARY SEMINAR IN COMMUNICATION / INFORMATION SCIENCE SPRING 06 1  
ICS 699 DIRECTED READING / RESEARCH FALL 05 2 PASS
ICS 668 TECHNOLOGY SUPPORTED COLLABORATION FALL 05 3 A+
CIS 720 INTERDISCIPLINARY SEMINAR IN COMMUNICATION / INFORMATION SCIENCE FALL 05 1 PASS
ICS 699 DIRECTED READING / RESEARCH SPRING 05 5 PASS
CIS 720 INTERDISCIPLINARY SEMINAR IN COMMUNICATION / INFORMATION SCIENCE SPRING 05 1 PASS
COM 611 COMMUNICATION THEORIES FALL 04 3 AUDIT
CIS 720 INTERDISCIPLINARY SEMINAR IN COMMUNICATION / INFORMATION SCIENCE FALL 04 1 PASS
CIS 702 COMMUNICATION / INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES FALL 04 3 A-
COM 660 COMMUNICATION PLANNING SPRING 04 3 A+
CIS 720 INTERDISCIPLINARY SEMINAR IN COMMUNICATION / INFORMATION SCIENCE SPRING 04 1 PASS
CIS 701 COMMUNICATION / INFORMATION THEORY OF SOCIETY SPRING 04 3 A-
COM 643 INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION FALL 03 3 A
CIS 720 INTERDISCIPLINARY SEMINAR IN COMMUNICATION / INFORMATION SCIENCE FALL 03 1 PASS
CIS 703 COMMUNICATION / INFORMATION RESEARCH METHODS FALL 03 3 B

 

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CIS 701 Communication and Information Theory of Society CIS 701 Communication/Information Theories of Society (3) A critical review of major theoretical and empirical traditions in communication and information sciences. Focus on European, American, Third World, and applied research. Pre: consent.
 
CIS 702 Communication and Information Technologies CIS 702 Communication/Information Technologies (3) Technological concepts underlying data communications; information processing and computers; communication channels and networks, information storage and retrieval, and computer hardware and software. Pre: consent.
 
CIS 703 Communication and Information Research Methods CIS 703 Communication/Information Research Methods (3) Current research methodologies in decision sciences, computer science, library science, and communication. Emphasis on methodologies suitable for interdisciplinary analysis. Pre: consent.
 

CIS 720 Interdisciplinary Seminar in Communication and Information Science

 CIS 720 Interdisciplinary Seminar in Communication and Information Sciences (1) Exploration of relationships between disciplines in social sciences, science and technology, and humanities. Faculty and student presentations. CR/NC only. Pre: consent.

 
COM 643 Intercultural Communication COM 643 Intercultural Communication (3) Problems and opportunities of intercultural communication from theory and research, consulting and training, and policy and program perspectives. Pre: 611 (or concurrent) or consent.
 
COM 660 Communication Planning COM 660 Communication Planning (3) Processes and methods of planning appropriate to the communication sector, including cultural, information, and media industries and organizations. Pre: 611 (or concurrent) or consent.
 
COM 611 Communication Theories COM 611 Communication Theories (3) Systematic study of major theories of communication and current status of communication research.
 
ICS 668 Technology Supported Collaboration ICS 668 Technology Supported Collaboration (3) An advanced introduction to the design of human-computer systems and other technological artifacts for supporting human collaboration in learning, work and social contexts, and to theoretical perspectives and empirical studies of collaboration that inform such design. A-F only. Pre: 463 or 465 or 664 or 665 or 667 or LIS 677; or consent.
 
ICS 699 Directed Reading / Research ICS 699 Directed Reading/Research (V) Pre: graduate standing and consent.
ETEC 442 Computers in Education ETEC 442 Computers in Education (3) Overview of basic components of computer systems and their application to instruction and administration. Various operating systems will be explored.
 
SOCS 601 Topics in Teaching Innovations SOCS 601 Topics in Teaching Innovations (3) Examination and critical analysis of contemporary curriculum and instruction issues in social sciences. Concepts, theories, principles underlying active learning, critical thinking, values inquiry, assessment, and multidisciplinary approaches to integration of knowledge.

 

 

CUMULATIVE GPA:  3.7