Advancement & Comm

Prepares graduates to work in careers in fund raising, development and advancement in non-profits such as hospitals, foundations, associations, colleges and universities.  An internship is highly recommended, and students graduating with this degree can look forward to such areas as donor prospecting, major gifts, events planning, alumni relations directing, and capital campaigns or in management.

Core:      (12 cr)
COMM 515 Communication Theories
COMM 520 Communication Research Methodology
COMM 648 Communication Workshop
COMM 651 Communication Research Seminar I
COMM 652 Communication Research Seminar II

Additional/Elective Comm Courses:    (12 cr)
Selected from Department of Communication courses according to Plan of Study, with approval of student's supervisory committee.

Additional Courses in Emphasis     (12 cr)
PREL 510 Advancement and Communication
BSAD 500 Survey of Management
Plus electives selected with approval of supervisory committee

Non-thesis: 2 of 3 Projects     (4 cr)
COMM 589 Internship/Practicum in Communication
COMM 599 Production Project in Communication
COMM 695 Research Project in Communication

Thesis:       (4 cr)
COMM 695 Research Project in Communication
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Portfolio is required

This information is subject to change according to the latest AU Bulletin