Comprehensive Exam Track: Total Credit Hours Required to Finish the Degree ( 36 Credit Hours ) as Follows
Specialization Requirements
Students must pass all of the following courses
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Course Number |
Course Name |
Weekly Hours |
Cr. Hrs. |
Prerequisite |
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Theoretical |
Practical |
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| 151416000 | POLITICAL SCIENCE | This course is an introduction to the field of political science and the theoretical and practical foundations of politics. Topics covered include the bases of politics, political ideologies, political culture, public opinion, political communication, interest groups, political parties, elections, political institutions, political economy and international relations. Special emphasis will be placed on how the field of political science is changing especially due to the digitization of media and political communication. | 3 | - | 3 |
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| 151416010 | FUNDAMENTALS OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | This course examines classic and contemporary theories of international relations and provides a framework to evaluate current international relations. Topics covered include historical context of international relations, theories of international relations, approaches to international relations, tools of statecraft, war and security, international cooperation and international law, international political economy, intergovernmental and nongovernmental organizations and human rights and security. | 3 | - | 3 |
151416000 POLITICAL SCIENCE This course is an introduction to the field of political science and the theoretical and practical foundations of politics. Topics covered include the bases of politics, political ideologies, political culture, public opinion, political communication, interest groups, political parties, elections, political institutions, political economy and international relations. Special emphasis will be placed on how the field of political science is changing especially due to the digitization of media and political communication. |
| 151416020 | MODERN DIPLOMACY | This course incorporates traditional theories and concepts of leadership and focuses on how leadership in communication can impact the perception and success of an entire organization. Topics covered include leadership and communication, leadership and influence, leadership in groups and teams, leadership in organizations, public leadership, ethical leadership in communication and leadership in crisis. | 3 | - | 3 |
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| 151416030 | PUBLIC DIPLOMACY | This course is an introduction to the field of public diplomacy and its role in traditional diplomacy. Topics covered include the scope and evolution of public diplomacy, cultural diplomacy, international broadcasting, public diplomacy for country and nation branding, public diplomacy and persuasion, global approaches to public diplomacy, ethics and social issues in public diplomacy, digital public diplomacy and corporate diplomacy. Special emphasis will be placed on the many applications of public diplomacy in government, non-government organizations and corporations. | 3 | - | 3 |
151416020 MODERN DIPLOMACY This course incorporates traditional theories and concepts of leadership and focuses on how leadership in communication can impact the perception and success of an entire organization. Topics covered include leadership and communication, leadership and influence, leadership in groups and teams, leadership in organizations, public leadership, ethical leadership in communication and leadership in crisis. |
| 151416040 | DIGITAL DIPLOMACY THEORY AND PRACTICE | This course provides an overview of the theory and practice of digital diplomacy. Topics covered include digital diplomacy and international change management, social media and public diplomacy, nation branding using social media, digital diplomacy as policy change, the digital divide, using technology in network diplomacy and the future of digital diplomacy. Special emphasis will be placed on the power of digital diplomacy versus traditional forms of diplomacy. | 3 | - | 3 |
151416030 PUBLIC DIPLOMACY This course is an introduction to the field of public diplomacy and its role in traditional diplomacy. Topics covered include the scope and evolution of public diplomacy, cultural diplomacy, international broadcasting, public diplomacy for country and nation branding, public diplomacy and persuasion, global approaches to public diplomacy, ethics and social issues in public diplomacy, digital public diplomacy and corporate diplomacy. Special emphasis will be placed on the many applications of public diplomacy in government, non-government organizations and corporations. |
| 151416050 | PRACTICE OF PUBLIC RELATIONS | This course is an introduction to the field of public relations and provides an overview of public relations practices and strategies. Topics covered include the history and growth of public relations, strategic communication and public opinion, media relations and social media, government and community relations, integrated marketing communication and crisis management. There will also be a discussion of laws and ethics in public relations. | 3 | - | 3 |
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| 151416060 | SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGNS | This course explores the use of social media for strategic communication and campaigns. Topics covered include the role of social media in organizations, research in social media, strategic planning for social media, strategic writing for social media, audience segmentation and analysis, creating, managing and curating social media content as well as the creation and evaluation of social media campaigns. Special emphasis will be placed on how the different applications of social media and future trends in social media. | 3 | - | 3 |
151416050 PRACTICE OF PUBLIC RELATIONS This course is an introduction to the field of public relations and provides an overview of public relations practices and strategies. Topics covered include the history and growth of public relations, strategic communication and public opinion, media relations and social media, government and community relations, integrated marketing communication and crisis management. There will also be a discussion of laws and ethics in public relations. |
| 151416070 | POLITICAL SCIENCE RESEARCH METHODS | The course examines the role of research in political science and provides an overview of commonly used qualitative and quantitative research methods. Topics covered include creating a research proposal, research design, measurement of variables, sampling, qualitative and quantitative research methods as well as regression analysis and correlation. Special emphasis will be placed on communicating findings of political science research through traditional written reports as well through digital, online and social media. | 3 | - | 3 |
151416000 POLITICAL SCIENCE This course is an introduction to the field of political science and the theoretical and practical foundations of politics. Topics covered include the bases of politics, political ideologies, political culture, public opinion, political communication, interest groups, political parties, elections, political institutions, political economy and international relations. Special emphasis will be placed on how the field of political science is changing especially due to the digitization of media and political communication. |
| 151416080 | CRISIS COMMUNICATION IN THE DIGITAL AGE | This course is an overview of crisis analysis, response and management from the perspective of a public relations professional. Topics covered include the importance of crisis management, the three stages of crisis, online crisis communication, proactive crisis management, the crisis prevention process, crisis preparation, crisis recognition, crisis response and post-crisis evaluation. Special emphasis will be placed on best practices in crisis communication using social media and digital technologies. | 3 | - | 3 |
151416050 PRACTICE OF PUBLIC RELATIONS This course is an introduction to the field of public relations and provides an overview of public relations practices and strategies. Topics covered include the history and growth of public relations, strategic communication and public opinion, media relations and social media, government and community relations, integrated marketing communication and crisis management. There will also be a discussion of laws and ethics in public relations. |
| 151416090 | REPUTATION MANAGEMENT IN A DIGITAL ECONOMY | This course is an overview of how organizations develop and maintain their reputations and the role of public relations professionals in reputation management. Topics covered include the process of reputation management, the link between organizational culture and reputation, the impact of behavior on reputation, ways to implement a reputation strategy, crafting messages to reinforce reputation, the impact of crisis on reputation and valuing and measuring reputation. Special emphasis will be placed on the role of social media in reputation management. | 3 | - | 3 |
151416050 PRACTICE OF PUBLIC RELATIONS This course is an introduction to the field of public relations and provides an overview of public relations practices and strategies. Topics covered include the history and growth of public relations, strategic communication and public opinion, media relations and social media, government and community relations, integrated marketing communication and crisis management. There will also be a discussion of laws and ethics in public relations. |
Students must pass ( 6 ) credit hours from any of the following courses
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Course Number |
Course Name |
Weekly Hours |
Cr. Hrs. |
Prerequisite |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Theoretical |
Practical |
|||||
| 151416100 | POLITICAL ECONOMY | This course provides an introduction to the study of political economy and examines the history and theory of global political economy as well as contemporary issues and debates. Topics covered include cooperation and conflict in the global political economy, global trade and production, global finance and financial crises, globalization and the state, and global growth, equality and the environment. Special emphasis will be placed on the future of the global political economy. | 3 | - | 3 |
151416010 FUNDAMENTALS OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS This course examines classic and contemporary theories of international relations and provides a framework to evaluate current international relations. Topics covered include historical context of international relations, theories of international relations, approaches to international relations, tools of statecraft, war and security, international cooperation and international law, international political economy, intergovernmental and nongovernmental organizations and human rights and security. |
| 151416110 | ESSENTIALS OF NEGOTIATIONS | This course introduces students to the theory and practice of negotiations and conflict resolution. Topics covered include fundamentals of negotiation, the integrative and distributive aspects of negotiations, proven negotiation and mediation strategies, strategizing, framing and planning negotiations, identifying BATNAs and ethics, power and influence in negotiations. Special emphasis will be placed on strategies for selecting appropriate tactics for a particular negotiation and deescalating conflict once it occurs. | 3 | - | 3 |
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| 151416120 | DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION | This course provides a foundation in digital transformation and examines the strategy, execution and technology required for organizations to transform digitally. Topics covered include an overview of digital transformation strategy, digital governance and risk management, digital organization and change management, experimental learning and design thinking, digital product management, Agile and DevSecOps and digital enterprise architecture. Special emphasis will be placed on current and emerging applications of digital technology. | 3 | - | 3 |
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| 151416130 | GLOBAL PUBLIC RELATIONS | This course provides an overview of the practice of global public relations and the evolution from nation-centered public relations to global public relations. Topics covered include global and multicultural public relations, role of national cultures and subcultures, professionalism and ethical reasoning in public relations and the relationship between transnational corporations, NGOs and global public relations agencies. Special emphasis will be placed on the role of technology, social media and big data in global public relations. | 3 | - | 3 |
151416050 PRACTICE OF PUBLIC RELATIONS This course is an introduction to the field of public relations and provides an overview of public relations practices and strategies. Topics covered include the history and growth of public relations, strategic communication and public opinion, media relations and social media, government and community relations, integrated marketing communication and crisis management. There will also be a discussion of laws and ethics in public relations. |
| 151416140 | COMPARATIVE POLITICS | This course provides a foundation in the theories and methods of comparative politics. Topics covered include nations and society, political economy, democratic regimes, nondemocratic regimes, political violence, developed democracies, communism and post-communism, prospects for democracy in developing countries and the impact of globalization on the future of comparative politics. Special emphasis will be placed on the relationship between comparative politics and international relations. | 3 | - | 3 |
151416100 POLITICAL ECONOMY This course provides an introduction to the study of political economy and examines the history and theory of global political economy as well as contemporary issues and debates. Topics covered include cooperation and conflict in the global political economy, global trade and production, global finance and financial crises, globalization and the state, and global growth, equality and the environment. Special emphasis will be placed on the future of the global political economy. |
| 151416150 | LEADERSHIP COMMUNICATION | This course incorporates traditional theories and concepts of leadership and focuses on how leadership in communication can impact the perception and success of an entire organization. Topics covered include leadership and communication, leadership and influence, leadership in groups and teams, leadership in organizations, public leadership, ethical leadership in communication and leadership in crisis. | 3 | - | 3 |
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| 151416160 | SEMINAR IN DIGITAL DIPLOMACY | This seminar will focus on digital diplomacy and the transformation that has occurred in traditional diplomacy as a result of social media and other digital technologies. Topics covered include tactics and strategies in digital diplomacy, the use of digital diplomacy for advancing policy and reputation management, how digital diplomacy can shape crises and future challenges for digital diplomacy. Special emphasis will be placed on the use of digital diplomacy outside of government including by non-government organizations and corporations. | 3 | - | 3 |
151416120 DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION This course provides a foundation in digital transformation and examines the strategy, execution and technology required for organizations to transform digitally. Topics covered include an overview of digital transformation strategy, digital governance and risk management, digital organization and change management, experimental learning and design thinking, digital product management, Agile and DevSecOps and digital enterprise architecture. Special emphasis will be placed on current and emerging applications of digital technology. |
Thesis\Treatise Track: Total Credit Hours Required to Finish the Degree ( 36 Credit Hours ) as Follows
Specialization Requirements
Students must pass all of the following courses plus ( 6 ) credit hours for the Thesis
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Course Number |
Course Name |
Weekly Hours |
Cr. Hrs. |
Prerequisite |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Theoretical |
Practical |
|||||
| 151416000 | POLITICAL SCIENCE | This course is an introduction to the field of political science and the theoretical and practical foundations of politics. Topics covered include the bases of politics, political ideologies, political culture, public opinion, political communication, interest groups, political parties, elections, political institutions, political economy and international relations. Special emphasis will be placed on how the field of political science is changing especially due to the digitization of media and political communication. | 3 | - | 3 |
- |
| 151416010 | FUNDAMENTALS OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | This course examines classic and contemporary theories of international relations and provides a framework to evaluate current international relations. Topics covered include historical context of international relations, theories of international relations, approaches to international relations, tools of statecraft, war and security, international cooperation and international law, international political economy, intergovernmental and nongovernmental organizations and human rights and security. | 3 | - | 3 |
151416000 POLITICAL SCIENCE This course is an introduction to the field of political science and the theoretical and practical foundations of politics. Topics covered include the bases of politics, political ideologies, political culture, public opinion, political communication, interest groups, political parties, elections, political institutions, political economy and international relations. Special emphasis will be placed on how the field of political science is changing especially due to the digitization of media and political communication. |
| 151416020 | MODERN DIPLOMACY | This course incorporates traditional theories and concepts of leadership and focuses on how leadership in communication can impact the perception and success of an entire organization. Topics covered include leadership and communication, leadership and influence, leadership in groups and teams, leadership in organizations, public leadership, ethical leadership in communication and leadership in crisis. | 3 | - | 3 |
- |
| 151416030 | PUBLIC DIPLOMACY | This course is an introduction to the field of public diplomacy and its role in traditional diplomacy. Topics covered include the scope and evolution of public diplomacy, cultural diplomacy, international broadcasting, public diplomacy for country and nation branding, public diplomacy and persuasion, global approaches to public diplomacy, ethics and social issues in public diplomacy, digital public diplomacy and corporate diplomacy. Special emphasis will be placed on the many applications of public diplomacy in government, non-government organizations and corporations. | 3 | - | 3 |
151416020 MODERN DIPLOMACY This course incorporates traditional theories and concepts of leadership and focuses on how leadership in communication can impact the perception and success of an entire organization. Topics covered include leadership and communication, leadership and influence, leadership in groups and teams, leadership in organizations, public leadership, ethical leadership in communication and leadership in crisis. |
| 151416040 | DIGITAL DIPLOMACY THEORY AND PRACTICE | This course provides an overview of the theory and practice of digital diplomacy. Topics covered include digital diplomacy and international change management, social media and public diplomacy, nation branding using social media, digital diplomacy as policy change, the digital divide, using technology in network diplomacy and the future of digital diplomacy. Special emphasis will be placed on the power of digital diplomacy versus traditional forms of diplomacy. | 3 | - | 3 |
151416030 PUBLIC DIPLOMACY This course is an introduction to the field of public diplomacy and its role in traditional diplomacy. Topics covered include the scope and evolution of public diplomacy, cultural diplomacy, international broadcasting, public diplomacy for country and nation branding, public diplomacy and persuasion, global approaches to public diplomacy, ethics and social issues in public diplomacy, digital public diplomacy and corporate diplomacy. Special emphasis will be placed on the many applications of public diplomacy in government, non-government organizations and corporations. |
| 151416050 | PRACTICE OF PUBLIC RELATIONS | This course is an introduction to the field of public relations and provides an overview of public relations practices and strategies. Topics covered include the history and growth of public relations, strategic communication and public opinion, media relations and social media, government and community relations, integrated marketing communication and crisis management. There will also be a discussion of laws and ethics in public relations. | 3 | - | 3 |
- |
| 151416060 | SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGNS | This course explores the use of social media for strategic communication and campaigns. Topics covered include the role of social media in organizations, research in social media, strategic planning for social media, strategic writing for social media, audience segmentation and analysis, creating, managing and curating social media content as well as the creation and evaluation of social media campaigns. Special emphasis will be placed on how the different applications of social media and future trends in social media. | 3 | - | 3 |
151416050 PRACTICE OF PUBLIC RELATIONS This course is an introduction to the field of public relations and provides an overview of public relations practices and strategies. Topics covered include the history and growth of public relations, strategic communication and public opinion, media relations and social media, government and community relations, integrated marketing communication and crisis management. There will also be a discussion of laws and ethics in public relations. |
| 151416070 | POLITICAL SCIENCE RESEARCH METHODS | The course examines the role of research in political science and provides an overview of commonly used qualitative and quantitative research methods. Topics covered include creating a research proposal, research design, measurement of variables, sampling, qualitative and quantitative research methods as well as regression analysis and correlation. Special emphasis will be placed on communicating findings of political science research through traditional written reports as well through digital, online and social media. | 3 | - | 3 |
151416000 POLITICAL SCIENCE This course is an introduction to the field of political science and the theoretical and practical foundations of politics. Topics covered include the bases of politics, political ideologies, political culture, public opinion, political communication, interest groups, political parties, elections, political institutions, political economy and international relations. Special emphasis will be placed on how the field of political science is changing especially due to the digitization of media and political communication. |
Students must pass ( 6 ) credit hours from any of the following courses
|
Course Number |
Course Name |
Weekly Hours |
Cr. Hrs. |
Prerequisite |
||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Theoretical |
Practical |
|||||
| 151416080 | CRISIS COMMUNICATION IN THE DIGITAL AGE | This course is an overview of crisis analysis, response and management from the perspective of a public relations professional. Topics covered include the importance of crisis management, the three stages of crisis, online crisis communication, proactive crisis management, the crisis prevention process, crisis preparation, crisis recognition, crisis response and post-crisis evaluation. Special emphasis will be placed on best practices in crisis communication using social media and digital technologies. | 3 | - | 3 |
151416050 PRACTICE OF PUBLIC RELATIONS This course is an introduction to the field of public relations and provides an overview of public relations practices and strategies. Topics covered include the history and growth of public relations, strategic communication and public opinion, media relations and social media, government and community relations, integrated marketing communication and crisis management. There will also be a discussion of laws and ethics in public relations. |
| 151416090 | REPUTATION MANAGEMENT IN A DIGITAL ECONOMY | This course is an overview of how organizations develop and maintain their reputations and the role of public relations professionals in reputation management. Topics covered include the process of reputation management, the link between organizational culture and reputation, the impact of behavior on reputation, ways to implement a reputation strategy, crafting messages to reinforce reputation, the impact of crisis on reputation and valuing and measuring reputation. Special emphasis will be placed on the role of social media in reputation management. | 3 | - | 3 |
151416050 PRACTICE OF PUBLIC RELATIONS This course is an introduction to the field of public relations and provides an overview of public relations practices and strategies. Topics covered include the history and growth of public relations, strategic communication and public opinion, media relations and social media, government and community relations, integrated marketing communication and crisis management. There will also be a discussion of laws and ethics in public relations. |
| 151416100 | POLITICAL ECONOMY | This course provides an introduction to the study of political economy and examines the history and theory of global political economy as well as contemporary issues and debates. Topics covered include cooperation and conflict in the global political economy, global trade and production, global finance and financial crises, globalization and the state, and global growth, equality and the environment. Special emphasis will be placed on the future of the global political economy. | 3 | - | 3 |
151416010 FUNDAMENTALS OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS This course examines classic and contemporary theories of international relations and provides a framework to evaluate current international relations. Topics covered include historical context of international relations, theories of international relations, approaches to international relations, tools of statecraft, war and security, international cooperation and international law, international political economy, intergovernmental and nongovernmental organizations and human rights and security. |
| 151416110 | ESSENTIALS OF NEGOTIATIONS | This course introduces students to the theory and practice of negotiations and conflict resolution. Topics covered include fundamentals of negotiation, the integrative and distributive aspects of negotiations, proven negotiation and mediation strategies, strategizing, framing and planning negotiations, identifying BATNAs and ethics, power and influence in negotiations. Special emphasis will be placed on strategies for selecting appropriate tactics for a particular negotiation and deescalating conflict once it occurs. | 3 | - | 3 |
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| 151416120 | DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION | This course provides a foundation in digital transformation and examines the strategy, execution and technology required for organizations to transform digitally. Topics covered include an overview of digital transformation strategy, digital governance and risk management, digital organization and change management, experimental learning and design thinking, digital product management, Agile and DevSecOps and digital enterprise architecture. Special emphasis will be placed on current and emerging applications of digital technology. | 3 | - | 3 |
- |
| 151416130 | GLOBAL PUBLIC RELATIONS | This course provides an overview of the practice of global public relations and the evolution from nation-centered public relations to global public relations. Topics covered include global and multicultural public relations, role of national cultures and subcultures, professionalism and ethical reasoning in public relations and the relationship between transnational corporations, NGOs and global public relations agencies. Special emphasis will be placed on the role of technology, social media and big data in global public relations. | 3 | - | 3 |
151416050 PRACTICE OF PUBLIC RELATIONS This course is an introduction to the field of public relations and provides an overview of public relations practices and strategies. Topics covered include the history and growth of public relations, strategic communication and public opinion, media relations and social media, government and community relations, integrated marketing communication and crisis management. There will also be a discussion of laws and ethics in public relations. |
| 151416140 | COMPARATIVE POLITICS | This course provides a foundation in the theories and methods of comparative politics. Topics covered include nations and society, political economy, democratic regimes, nondemocratic regimes, political violence, developed democracies, communism and post-communism, prospects for democracy in developing countries and the impact of globalization on the future of comparative politics. Special emphasis will be placed on the relationship between comparative politics and international relations. | 3 | - | 3 |
151416100 POLITICAL ECONOMY This course provides an introduction to the study of political economy and examines the history and theory of global political economy as well as contemporary issues and debates. Topics covered include cooperation and conflict in the global political economy, global trade and production, global finance and financial crises, globalization and the state, and global growth, equality and the environment. Special emphasis will be placed on the future of the global political economy. |
| 151416150 | LEADERSHIP COMMUNICATION | This course incorporates traditional theories and concepts of leadership and focuses on how leadership in communication can impact the perception and success of an entire organization. Topics covered include leadership and communication, leadership and influence, leadership in groups and teams, leadership in organizations, public leadership, ethical leadership in communication and leadership in crisis. | 3 | - | 3 |
- |
| 151416160 | SEMINAR IN DIGITAL DIPLOMACY | This seminar will focus on digital diplomacy and the transformation that has occurred in traditional diplomacy as a result of social media and other digital technologies. Topics covered include tactics and strategies in digital diplomacy, the use of digital diplomacy for advancing policy and reputation management, how digital diplomacy can shape crises and future challenges for digital diplomacy. Special emphasis will be placed on the use of digital diplomacy outside of government including by non-government organizations and corporations. | 3 | - | 3 |
151416120 DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION This course provides a foundation in digital transformation and examines the strategy, execution and technology required for organizations to transform digitally. Topics covered include an overview of digital transformation strategy, digital governance and risk management, digital organization and change management, experimental learning and design thinking, digital product management, Agile and DevSecOps and digital enterprise architecture. Special emphasis will be placed on current and emerging applications of digital technology. |
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