Communication Technology explores the way technology is transforming the field of communication. This specialization helps students understand interactive technology, evaluate the user experience, and communicate with users with varying levels of technical proficiency. Students in this major can choose courses in Human-Computer Interaction and User Experience (HCI + UX) and Communication Technology Management.
HCI + UX courses focus on how people use technology and the social implications of new technologies. Communication Technology Management courses teach students how to help others use technology effectively in the workplace.
Major Curriculum
Required Pre-Major Courses: 6 credit hours (do not count in major)
All students must complete two pre-major courses. A grade of C- or better is required in both courses for a Major Specialization Application to be considered. Admission is competitive and an online application is required.
- Comm 1100: Communication in Society
- Comm 1101: History of Communication
Core Major Requirements: 12 credit hours. All four courses required.
- Comm 2367(H): Persuasive Communication
- Comm 2511: Visual Communication Design
- Comm 2540: Intro to Communication Technology
- Comm 3554: Social Implications of Technology
Research Method Requirement: 4 credit hours. One course required.
- Comm 3160: Communication Research Methods (prereq: Stats 1350, 1450 or equiv.)
- Comm 3165: Evaluation and Usability Testing (prereq: Stats 1350, 1450 or equiv.)
Experiential Learning: 3 credit hours. One course required.
- Comm 3800: Career Development in Communication
- Comm 4191*: Internship (1-3 credits)
- Comm 4998*: Undergraduate Research (1-3 credits)
- Comm 4998*: Thesis Research (1-3 credits)
Focus Area Electives: 6 credit hours. Choose at least 2 courses from the following:
- Comm 3513: Video Games and Society
- Comm 3558: Social Media
- Comm 4557: Communication Network Infrastructure
- Comm 4558: Social Media Analytics (prereq: Comm 3160, 3163 or 3165)
- Comm 4665: Human Communication in Social Networks
- Comm 4738: Human Communication and New Media
Special Topic Electives: 9 credit hours required. Choose at least 3 courses within or across clusters.
The Human-Computer Interaction and User Experience track focuses on how people use technology and the social implications of new technologies. You will be able to apply your understanding of how people process information, make decisions, and communicate in order to improve the design of interactive technologies.
- Comm 3513: Video Games and Society
- Comm 3545: Human-Computer Interaction & User Experience
- Comm 4511: User-Centered Communication Design (prereq: Comm 2511)
- Comm 4555: Computer Interface and Human Identify
- Comm 4557: Communication Network Infrastructure
- CSE 2123: Data Structures Using Java (prereq: CSE 1223)
The Communication Technology Management track teaches you how to help others use technology effectively in the workplace. You will be able to employ your knowledge of technology and communication to act as a liaison between leadership and technical workers in a corporate setting.
- Comm 3330: Communication and Conflict Management
- Comm 3331: Communication and Decision Making
- Comm 4556: Information Technology and Organizational Communication
- Comm 4557: Communication Network Infrastructure
- Comm 4665: Human Communication in Social Networks
- CSE 2123: Data Structures Using Java (prereq: CSE 1223)