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2005-2006 Courses

 
CJ 300--RESeARCH METHODS

Interim 2006

P: Completion of 45 credits; grades of C or above in CJ 105 and one of the following—CJ 201, 222, 235, 241, 250, 265, 270; total and resident GPAs of 2.5 or above. Not for GE.
Study of research methods, measurement techniques, and data analyses (quantitative and qualitative) common to communication, journalism, and mass communication. Emphasis on basic information-gathering and research skills needed to design, conduct, and critically consume research
    
CJ 307/507 -- SMALL GROUP COMMUNICATION

Spring, Falll

 P: Sophomore standing with total and resident GPA of 2.5 or above, or graduate standing.  GE I-A
Theories, concepts, and skills to improve small group communication.  Includes principles of group dynamics, decision making, problem solving, interpersonal conflict, leadership, and team building.    

 
CJ 350/550 -- HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

Spring, Fall

P:  C or above in either CJ 300 & CJ 307 or BSAD 280 & MGMT 340. Minimum resident & total GPA of 2.5.  Not for GE
Introduction to the human resource development field., emphasizing training and development.  HRD needs assessment; design, delivery, and evaluation of programs for employee development.
   
CJ 355/555 -- ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS  

Junior standing with total and resident gradepoint averages of 2.5 or above, grade of C or above in CJ 300, Psyc 271, Soc 332, or BSAD 280. Not for GE.
Theories and techniques for assessing communication needs and developing effective organizational communication systems. Includes the role of mission, technology, and environment in determining effective structure and design.

            
CJ 457/657 -- LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Spring 2005

 Prerequisite: Grade of C or above in either C J 300 and 307 or BSAD 280 and MGMT 340; Jr. standing with total & resident GPAs of 2.5 or above.  Not for GE.
Study and application of contemporary leadership theories.  Conceptual , skill-building, feedback, and personal growth approaches for the development of effective organizational leadership behaviors and practices

     
CJ 409 -- COMMUNICATION SEMINAR

Fall 2005

P: Grades of C or above in CJ 300, 301, 302, 307, 310, 406
Study and analysis of the roles of interpersonal, small group, and public communication in historical and contemporary American society.
 
CJ 459 -- ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION ANALYSIS

Spring 2006

P:  Grades of C or above in CJ 250, 300, 350, 355, 357.  Minimum resident and total GPA of 2.5.  Not for GE.
Quantitative and qualitative methods for human resource development needs assessment and organizational communication research at the interpersonal, group, and systems levels.  Student teams will conduct communication analyses for local organizations. 
   
   

Other Recent Courses

CJ 201 -- INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION

CJ 202 -- FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEECH

CJ 204 -- PUBLIC SPEAKING AND COMMUNICATION
CJ 250 -- ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION
CJ 308/508 -- CONFLICT MANAGEMENT
CJ 357/557 -- ADMINISTRATIVE COMMUNICATION

If a little knowledge is dangerous,
where is the man who has so much
as to be out of danger?
                       --Thomas H. Huxley, 1877

 
 

Updated: May 19, 2006        

CJ 300 -- Research Methods

CJ 307/507 -- Small Group Communication CJ 350/550 -- Human Resource Development C J 450/650 -- Human Resource Development Seminar CJ 457/657 -- Leadership Development