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Interpersonal and Public Communication (IPC)
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IPC 555 Special Topics in Interpersonal and Public Communication 1-9(Spec) D
Current topics of each semester listed in the Schedule of Classes. 3 hours each; maximum credit 9 hours. Prerequisites: grades of C (2.0) or better in IPC 251 and IPC 301 or permission of instructor.

IPC 558 Historical Backgrounds of Communication Theory 3(3-0) D
Theories of rhetoric and communication from the classical, medieval, and Renaissance periods studied in a comprehensive historical-philosophical survey. Prerequisites: grades of C (2.0) or better in IPC 251 and IPC 301 or permission of instructor.

IPC 560 Communication and Change: The Diffusion of Ideas and Information 3(3-0) Sp
Research and methods of communicating changes into existing social systems. Prerequisites: grades of C (2.0) or better in IPC 251 and IPC 301 or permission of instructor.

IPC 561 Communication in Conflict Management 3(3-0) F, Sp
Theory, research, and practical application of managing conflicts through communication. Focuses on conflict between people in the contexts of family, group, and organizations. Prerequisites: grades of C (2.0) or better in IPC 251 and IPC 301 or permission of instructor.

IPC 562 Family Communication 3(3-0) F, Sp
The study of verbal and nonverbal communication processes, patterns, and problems in the family. The uniqueness of the family system as a communication context is emphasized. Prerequisites: grades of C (2.0) or better in IPC 251 and IPC 301 or permission of instructor.

IPC 565 Communication Training in Organizations 3(3-0) D
This course examines the role of training in improving communication in organizations. The course discusses the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of organizational communication training. Prerequisites: grades of C (2.0) or better in IPC 251, IPC 301; IPC 264; or permission of instructor.

IPC 569 Communication in the Classroom 3(3-0) F, Sp
Integrates research from several fields describing communication patterns between students and teacher-to-student within school settings. Designed for students interested in teaching or administration. Prerequisite: completion of 56 hours of undergraduate credit or permission of instructor.

IPC 594 Directing Speech Activities 3(3-0) D
Designed to provide the student or the professional teacher with the skills needed to coach and administer forensic activities on the high school level. Prerequisites: grades of C (2.0) or better in IPC 251 and IPC 301 or permission of instructor.

IPC 602 Qualitative Research Methods 3(3-0) Sp (Odd Year)
Exploration of theoretical and methodological issues in qualitative research in communication, focusing on particular research strategies including participant observation, ethnography, in-depth interviewing, and narrative. Prerequisites: SDA 600 or permission of the instructor.

IPC 619 Continuing Registration for Final Research Project 1(1-0)
A non-credit course intended for students who have completed all program credits but still need to use university resources to complete their degree requirements.

IPC 660 Seminar in Interpersonal Communication 3-9(Spec) D
Current topics for each semester listed in the Schedule of Classes. 3 hours each; maximum credit 9 hours.

IPC 661 Contemporary Communication Theory 3(3-0) F
Critical interpretation and evaluation of published social psychological research which serves as the theoretical foundation of communication.

IPC 662 Advanced Persuasion 3(3-0) D
Examines and analyzes theories and principles concerned with persuasion and attitude change. Emphasis placed on theory development, application, and evaluation. Prerequisite: one advanced undergraduate course in Interpersonal and Public Communication.

IPC 664 Advanced Organizational Communication 3(3-0) Sp
Includes a rigorous examination of the principles governing organizational communication and how these principles may be applied in practice and research. Prerequisites: SDA 600 or permission of instructor.

IPC 665 Seminar in Communication and Negotiation in Employee Relations 3(3-0) D
The course examines the role of communication and negotiation in the employee relations process within a work organization. Prerequisite: IPC 264, or applied experience of three years in a full-time position in a work organization and permission of the instructor.

IPC 667 Advanced Studies in Intercultural Communication 3(3-0) D
This course examines the theory, practice, and research related to the process of communication between people from different cultural backgrounds. Prerequisites: SDA 600 or permission of the instructor.

IPC 668 Seminar in Interpersonal Communication 3(3-0) F
Seminar focuses on interpersonal communication theories and research. Students critically evaluate current theories and examine popular research methods. Prerequisites: admission to the Master of Arts graduate program in Interpersonal and Public Communication or permission of instructor.

IPC 750 Rhetorical Criticism 3(3-0) Sp (Even Year)
Conceptual approaches to the criticism of oral communication. Criteria for criticism, description, analysis, and critical evaluation of speeches and other forms of interpersonal communication.

IPC 764 Communication Internship 1-6(Spec) F, Sp, Su
Designed to apply knowledge of and skills in speech communication within a supervised organizational context. Prerequisite: prior written approval of internship coordinator.

IPC 790 Advanced Independent Study 1-4(Spec) F, Sp, Su
Intensive study of some special problem under guidance of a faculty member or faculty committee. Prerequisites: permission of advisor and instructor.

IPC 798 Thesis 1-6(Spec) F, Sp, Su
CR/NC only.

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