For students capable of developing and pursuing a problem independently through research, conferences and activities. Problem chosen by the student with the consent of department director and supervision of a graduate professor. To be approved, this independent study must target a problem that relates to the nature of the student's graduate program focus. May be taken for 1,2, or 3 credits and repeated in subsequent semesters until 3 credits are earned. CO 598 Special Topics in Communication 3cr.
Subject matter varies with the interests of the students and the professor offering the course.
Intensive study of such topics in communication processes as gender relations, small group communication and decision making, leadership communication, film and video criticism, telecommunication technology, and legal communication. CO 599 Independent Research Project in Communication 3cr. The development and execution of a significant research project designed by the student in consultation with the major professor. This is a capstone experience meant to focus learning on an area of special interest to the student.