Epistemological and methodological principles of behavioral and social scientific research of particular relevance to communication research, including various research designs and modes of observation, casual inferences, and basic hands-on experiences in empirical research.

INTRODUCTION TO QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH IN COMMUNICATION

COMARTS 361

An introduction to social science research methods and statistical analyses applicable to the study of communication research and mass media effects.

ADVANCES IN COMMUNICATION THEORIES

COMARTS 760

In-depth review and evaluation of behavioral and social scientific theories of human communication.

COMMUNICATION SCIENCE COLLOQUIUM

COMARTS 904

Social scientific approaches to the study of interpersonal communication and media effects.