Completed Courses
COMM 1250
Introduction to Communication Behavior
Explored how media shape individual and collective attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors. Gained a strong foundation in media effects theories and research methods, developing skills to critically evaluate how mediated communication influences society.
Skills Developed: Research Literacy, Analytical Writing, Audience Analysis
COMM 1300
Media Industries And Society
Developed an understanding of how U.S. media industries operate and influence the content we consume, in film, social media, and consumer products. Learned industry structures, trends, and terminology to critically analyze and discuss the forces shaping today’s media landscape.
Skills Developed: Industry Analysis, Media Economics, Trend Evaluation
COMM 2230
Social Media And The Self
Dissected identity performance across social media platforms, and the tension between authenticity and self-promotion. Studied the historical, cultural, and technological forces shaping online self-expression, including consumer culture, algorithmic influence, and the economics of sharing.
Skills Developed: Cultural Analysis, Social Media Strategy, Digital culture Literacy
COMM 2550
Foundation in Data Science for Communication
Developed foundational data literacy and analytical skills to interpret and communicate insights from complex datasets. Gained hands-on experience using R and Python for data analysis, visualization, and network science, while critically examining the ethical implications of big data, machine learning, and algorithmic decision-making.
Skills Developed: R, Python, Network Analysis, Data Visualization
COMM 2920
Political Cartoons, Comix, And The Uncensored Artistic Mind
Examined visual satire and protest art function as persuasive communication tools that influence public perception and social change. Analyzed how humor, symbolism, and creative expression are used to shape narratives, challenge authority, and connect with audiences on an emotional and cultural level.
Skills Developed: Message Strategy, Persuasive Communication, Visual Storytelling
COMM 3130
Computational Text Analysis For Communication Research
Developed analyzation skills of large-scale textual data, from social media posts to news articles, using Python and natural language processing (NLP) techniques. Gained the ability to transform unstructured text into meaningful insights about audience sentiment, messaging patterns, and cultural trends.
Skills Developed: Python, NLP, Audience Analysis, Data Visualization
COMM 3200
Common Sense Vs. Data Science In Communications Research And Practice
Examined how intuition and data interact in shaping decisions. Learned how data science tools like predictive analytics, forecasting, and scenario planning can strengthen judgment and strategy across fields like marketing, entrepreneurship, and public policy.
Skills Developed: Research Literacy, Data-Driven Decisions, Empirical Evidence
COMM 4190
Talking With AI: Computational And Communication Approaches
Explored how AI, specifically LLM’s, reshapes the way humans create, interpret, and trust information. Studied the social and linguistic implications of AI-generated communication while gaining hands-on experience building and testing models in Python, from simple voice assistants to misinformation detectors.
Skills Developed: Python, Machine Learning Fundamentals, AI Analysis & Ethics
MKTG 1010
Introduction to Marketing
Developed strong foundations in Segmentation, Targeting, and Positioning; Branding; Pricing; the Market Mix, and Marketing Communications. Learned how to identify customer needs, satisfy with the right product/service, identify appropriate distribution channels, use promotional activities that motivate purchase, and choose the suitable price for profitability.
Skills: Segmentation, Targeting & Positioning, Pricing, Pivot or Parish
MKTG 2110
Consumer Behavior
Studied the major theories, literature, and research of consumer behavior. Applied psychological and behavioral theories to real marketing challenges, translating research insights into actionable marketing strategies.
Skills: Qualitative Research Methods, Customer Journey Mapping
MKTG 2120
Data and Analysis for Marketing Decisions
Hands-on analyses using modern data tools in R for real-world datasets, transformed data from customer transactions, surveys, pricing, advertising, and A/B testing to support decision-making
Skills: R, RandomForest, XGBoost, Qualtrics
MKTG 2650
Principles of Advertising
Studied major frameworks and practices of effective Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC) with hands-on experience in audience analysis, message development, media planning, and campaign evaluation through case studies and applied projects.
Skills: IMC, Audience Analysis, Campaign Evaluation
PSYC 2750
Behavioral Economics and Psychology
Explored the psychological and economic principles that drive human choice behavior in markets. Examined how individuals make decisions under risk, across time, and in social contexts. Applied to understand and consumer influence and collective decision-making.
Skills Developed: Behavioral Analysis, Decision Theory, Applied Psychology
PSYC 2737
Judgment And Decisions
Studied how people form judgments and make choices, with emphasis on cognitive biases, heuristics, and reasoning fallacies. Applied insights to understand where decisions go wrong and how to improve critical evaluation.
Skills Developed: Cognitive Bias Analysis, Critical Reasoning, Behavioral Insight
CRIM 1200
Statistics for the Social Sciences
Collected, analyzed, and interpreted empirical data within the social sciences. Focused on data generation, visualization, and statistical reasoning to make informed, transparent analytical decisions. Developed the ability to question assumptions, evaluate methods, and clearly communicate results in research and applied contexts.
Skills Developed: Statistical Reasoning, Research design, Quantitative Literacy
CIMS 2850
Art and Business of Film
Explored the complete lifecycle of film production, from concept development and screenwriting to financing, marketing, and distribution. Studied the collaboration between creative and commercial forces in filmmaking, gaining insight into how storytelling decisions intersect with market strategy and audience engagement.
Skills Developed: Industry Analysis, Brand Storytelling, Filmmaking
CIMS 1010
World FIlm History to 1945
Traced the development of global cinema from its early technological beginnings to the rise of major national film industries. Studied how film evolved as an art form, cultural institution, and political tool through close analysis of narrative and visual style.
Skills Developed: Historical Contextualization, Film Form Analysis, Critical Interpretation
CIMS 1020
World Film History 1945-Present
Examined major global film movements from Italian Neorealism to New Hollywood, New Iranian Cinema, and Queer and Feminist Cinema. Analyzed cinematic form, narrative structure, and stylistic techniques while connecting films to broader cultural and historical contexts.
Skills Developed: Visual Analysis, Cultural Interpretation, Critical Writing
CIMS 1030
Television and New Media
Explored how digitization reshapes storytelling, audience behavior, and social interactions across platforms like streaming services and social media. Examined media infrastructures, algorithmic cultures, and global digital practices, including mobile phone cultures and networked identities.
Skills Developed: Media Analysis, Digital Culture Research, Platform & Audience Insight
MKTG 1010
Introduction to Marketing
Developed strong foundations in Segmentation, Targeting, and Positioning; Branding; Pricing; the Market Mix, and Marketing Communications. Learned how to identify customer needs, satisfy with the right product/service, identify appropriate distribution channels, use promotional activities that motivate purchase, and choose the suitable price for profitability.
Skills: Segmentation, Targeting & Positioning, Pricing, Pivot or Parish
MKTG 2110
Consumer Behavior
Studied the major theories, literature, and research of consumer behavior. Applied psychological and behavioral theories to real marketing challenges, translating research insights into actionable marketing strategies.
Skills: Qualitative Research Methods, Customer Journey Mapping
MKTG 2120
Data and Analysis for Marketing Decisions
Hands-on analyses using modern data tools in R for real-world datasets, transformed data from customer transactions, surveys, pricing, advertising, and A/B testing to support decision-making
Skills: R, RandomForest, XGBoost, Qualtrics
MKTG 2650
Principles of Advertising
Studied major frameworks and practices of effective Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC) with hands-on experience in audience analysis, message development, media planning, and campaign evaluation through case studies and applied projects.
Skills: IMC, Audience Analysis, Campaign Evaluation
PSYC 2750
Behavioral Economics and Psychology
Explored the psychological and economic principles that drive human choice behavior in markets. Examined how individuals make decisions under risk, across time, and in social contexts. Applied to understand and consumer influence and collective decision-making.
Skills Developed: Behavioral Analysis, Decision Theory, Applied Psychology
PSYC 2737
Judgment And Decisions
Studied how people form judgments and make choices, with emphasis on cognitive biases, heuristics, and reasoning fallacies. Applied insights to understand where decisions go wrong and how to improve critical evaluation.
Skills Developed: Cognitive Bias Analysis, Critical Reasoning, Behavioral Insight
COMM 1250
Introduction to Communication Behavior
Explored how media shape individual and collective attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors. Gained a strong foundation in media effects theories and research methods, developing skills to critically evaluate how mediated communication influences society.
Skills Developed: Research Literacy, Analytical Writing, Audience Analysis
COMM 1300
Media Industries And Society
Developed an understanding of how U.S. media industries operate and influence the content we consume, in film, social media, and consumer products. Learned industry structures, trends, and terminology to critically analyze and discuss the forces shaping today’s media landscape.
Skills Developed: Industry Analysis, Media Economics, Trend Evaluation
COMM 2230
Social Media And The Self
Dissected identity performance across social media platforms, and the tension between authenticity and self-promotion. Studied the historical, cultural, and technological forces shaping online self-expression, including consumer culture, algorithmic influence, and the economics of sharing.
Skills Developed: Cultural Analysis, Social Media Strategy, Digital culture Literacy
COMM 2550
Foundation in Data Science for Communication
Developed foundational data literacy and analytical skills to interpret and communicate insights from complex datasets. Gained hands-on experience using R and Python for data analysis, visualization, and network science, while critically examining the ethical implications of big data, machine learning, and algorithmic decision-making.
Skills Developed: R, Python, Network Analysis, Data Visualization
COMM 2920
Political Cartoons, Comix, And The Uncensored Artistic Mind
Examined visual satire and protest art function as persuasive communication tools that influence public perception and social change. Analyzed how humor, symbolism, and creative expression are used to shape narratives, challenge authority, and connect with audiences on an emotional and cultural level.
Skills Developed: Message Strategy, Persuasive Communication, Visual Storytelling
COMM 3130
Computational Text Analysis For Communication Research
Developed analyzation skills of large-scale textual data, from social media posts to news articles, using Python and natural language processing (NLP) techniques. Gained the ability to transform unstructured text into meaningful insights about audience sentiment, messaging patterns, and cultural trends.
Skills Developed: Python, NLP, Audience Analysis, Data Visualization
COMM 3200
Common Sense Vs. Data Science In Communications Research And Practice
Examined how intuition and data interact in shaping decisions. Learned how data science tools like predictive analytics, forecasting, and scenario planning can strengthen judgment and strategy across fields like marketing, entrepreneurship, and public policy.
Skills Developed: Research Literacy, Data-Driven Decisions, Empirical Evidence
COMM 4190
Talking With AI: Computational And Communication Approaches
Explored how AI, specifically LLM’s, reshapes the way humans create, interpret, and trust information. Studied the social and linguistic implications of AI-generated communication while gaining hands-on experience building and testing models in Python, from simple voice assistants to misinformation detectors.
Skills Developed: Python, Machine Learning Fundamentals, AI Analysis & Ethics
MKTG 2120
Data and Analysis for Marketing Decisions
Hands-on analyses using modern data tools in R for real-world datasets, transformed data from customer transactions, surveys, pricing, advertising, and A/B testing to support decision-making
Skills: R, RandomForest, XGBoost, Qualtrics
COMM 2550
Foundation in Data Science for Communication
Developed foundational data literacy and analytical skills to interpret and communicate insights from complex datasets. Gained hands-on experience using R and Python for data analysis, visualization, and network science, while critically examining the ethical implications of big data, machine learning, and algorithmic decision-making.
Skills Developed: R, Python, Network Analysis, Data Visualization
COMM 3130
Computational Text Analysis For Communication Research
Developed analyzation skills of large-scale textual data, from social media posts to news articles, using Python and natural language processing (NLP) techniques. Gained the ability to transform unstructured text into meaningful insights about audience sentiment, messaging patterns, and cultural trends.
Skills Developed: Python, NLP, Audience Analysis, Data Visualization
COMM 3200
Common Sense Vs. Data Science In Communications Research And Practice
Examined how intuition and data interact in shaping decisions. Learned how data science tools like predictive analytics, forecasting, and scenario planning can strengthen judgment and strategy across fields like marketing, entrepreneurship, and public policy.
Skills Developed: Research Literacy, Data-Driven Decision-Making
COMM 4190
Talking With AI: Computational And Communication Approaches
Explored how AI, specifically LLM’s, reshapes the way humans create, interpret, and trust information. Studied the social and linguistic implications of AI-generated communication while gaining hands-on experience building and testing models in Python, from simple voice assistants to misinformation detectors.
Skills Developed: Python, Machine Learning Fundamentals, AI Analysis & Ethics
CRIM 1200
Statistics for the Social Sciences
Collected, analyzed, and interpreted empirical data within the social sciences. Focused on data generation, visualization, and statistical reasoning to make informed, transparent analytical decisions. Developed the ability to question assumptions, evaluate methods, and clearly communicate results in research and applied contexts.
Skills Developed: Statistical Reasoning, Research design, Quantitative Literacy
COMM 1300
Media Industries And Society
Developed an understanding of how U.S. media industries operate and influence the content we consume, in film, social media, and consumer products. Learned industry structures, trends, and terminology to critically analyze and discuss the forces shaping today’s media landscape.
Skills Developed: Industry Analysis, Media Economics, Trend Evaluation
CIMS 2850
Art and Business of Film
Explored the complete lifecycle of film production, from concept development and screenwriting to financing, marketing, and distribution. Studied the collaboration between creative and commercial forces in filmmaking, gaining insight into how storytelling decisions intersect with market strategy and audience engagement.
Skills Developed: Industry Analysis, Brand Storytelling, Filmmaking
CIMS 1010
World FIlm History to 1945
Traced the development of global cinema from its early technological beginnings to the rise of major national film industries. Studied how film evolved as an art form, cultural institution, and political tool through close analysis of narrative and visual style.
Skills Developed: Historical Contextualization, Film Form Analysis, Critical Interpretation
CIMS 1020
World Film History 1945-Present
Examined major global film movements from Italian Neorealism to New Hollywood, New Iranian Cinema, and Queer and Feminist Cinema. Analyzed cinematic form, narrative structure, and stylistic techniques while connecting films to broader cultural and historical contexts.
Skills Developed: Visual Analysis, Cultural Interpretation, Critical Writing
CIMS 1030
Television and New Media
Explored how digitization reshapes storytelling, audience behavior, and social interactions across platforms like streaming services and social media. Examined media infrastructures, algorithmic cultures, and global digital practices, including mobile phone cultures and networked identities.
Skills Developed: Media Analysis, Digital Culture Research, Platform & Audience Insight
COMM 2230
Social Media And The Self
Dissected identity performance across social media platforms, and the tension between authenticity and self-promotion. Studied the historical, cultural, and technological forces shaping online self-expression, including consumer culture, algorithmic influence, and the economics of sharing.
Skills Developed: Cultural Analysis, Social Media Strategy, Digital culture Literacy