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Communication Research Methods

Course #: COMM 351

Description:
This course provides an overview of the various techniques used by communication researchers in designing, conduction, reporting, and evaluation research. These techniques include quantitative, qualitative empirical, and critical/cultural methodologies. Students will receive the preparation necessary for both research comprehension and writing in upper level electives within the major. They will also gain the skills necessary to become intelligent consumers of research in both academic and applied settings.

Pre Requisites: Pre-requisite: COMM 100 and MATH 114QR or PSYCH 370 or MATH 115 or SOCIOL 350 or MATH 125

Offered in:

2026 Fall

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 3640 MW
1:00 - 2:15 pm
Kim,Hye Min Wheatley-Peters W02-0201
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 09/08/2026 - 12/11/2026
Capacity: 30
Enrolled: 22
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes: This course uses low-cost course material which will cost less than $50. For more information about low-cost course material, please visit open.umb.edu
Pre Requisites: Pre-requisite: COMM 100 and MATH 114QR or PSYCH 370 or MATH 115 or SOCIOL 350 or MATH 125
Course Attributes: Low cost course material (under $50), Stay On Track
02 2614 F
1:00 - 3:45 pm
Yilmaz,Gamze McCormack M01-0410
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 09/08/2026 - 12/11/2026
Capacity: 30
Enrolled: 7
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes: This course uses low-cost course material which will cost less than $50. For more information about low-cost course material, please visit open.umb.edu
Pre Requisites: Pre-requisite: COMM 100 and MATH 114QR or PSYCH 370 or MATH 115 or SOCIOL 350 or MATH 125
Course Attributes: Low cost course material (under $50), Stay On Track

2026 Spring

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 3173 F
8:00 - 10:45 am
Reynolds,Reed University Hall Y03-3350
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/26/2026 - 05/13/2026
Capacity: 30
Enrolled: 14
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes: This course uses course material available through the Healey Library and other sources. There is no cost for the course material for this course. For more information about no-cost course material, please visit open.umb.edu.
Pre Requisites: Pre-requisite: COMM 100 and MATH 114QR or PSYCH 370 or MATH 115 or SOCIOL 350 or MATH 125
Course Attributes: Library and other resources, no cost materials, Stay On Track
02 3244 TuTh
9:30 - 10:45 am
Ma,Liang McCormack M02-0420
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/26/2026 - 05/13/2026
Capacity: 30
Enrolled: 20
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes: This course uses traditional cost course materials
Pre Requisites: Pre-requisite: COMM 100 and MATH 114QR or PSYCH 370 or MATH 115 or SOCIOL 350 or MATH 125
Course Attributes: Traditional course cost materials, Stay On Track