COMMS 497R
Mentored Research Practicum
Communications
College of Fine Arts and Communications
Course Description
Conducting research in a mentored environment with a faculty-sponsored research project.
When Taught
All Semesters/Terms
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 9: P, E, I (Pass-fail grade rule)
Min
1
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
Admission to a School of Communications major (Advertising, Comms Studies, Journalism, or Public Relations). Appropriate 300-level courses in the student's admitted sequence; faculty mentor's consent.
Note
It is the student's responsibility to find a School of Communications faculty member who is willing to mentor the student on one of the faculty member's research projects. Enrollment in Comms 497R is based on faculty research project availability. After the student has secured a faculty mentor, the student must request a comms 497R contract from the School of Communications main office. The student and their faculty mentor must agree on the terms of the contract and sign it. The student should return the form to the main office to receive an add code.
Title
Writing skills
Learning Outcome
Students will demonstrate an ability to effectively communicate research in a scholarly fashion.
Title
Research competency
Learning Outcome
Students will demonstrate competency in research skills.
