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 | |
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| 01 | 3640 | MW 1:00 - 2:15 pm |
Kim,Hye Min | Wheatley-Peters W02-0201 | |
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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
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| 02 | 2614 | F 1:00 - 3:45 pm |
Yilmaz,Gamze | McCormack M01-0410 | |
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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
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2026 Spring
| Section | Class Number | Schedule/Time | Instructor | Location | |
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| 01 | 3173 | F 8:00 - 10:45 am |
Reynolds,Reed | University Hall Y03-3350 | |
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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
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| 02 | 3244 | TuTh 9:30 - 10:45 am |
Ma,Liang | McCormack M02-0420 | |
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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
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