These courses in communications technology provide students with a basis for understanding how communications technology can be applied to the real world and involve study of the history and evolution of communications technology and how different scholars believe the field will continue to develop. For example, UCLA offers an "Evolution of Communication Technology" course that covers the history of theory and looks at the current state of the field. Theory-based courses can also introduce different types of technologies used in communication and explain how these have influenced theory in the field. The graduate-level course in the "Fundamentals of Information Systems" at the University of Denver is one example of this type of course.
University of California, Los Angeles
Department of Communications Studies
2303 Rolfe Hall
Box 951538
Los Angeles, CA 90095
310-825-4321
ucla.edu
University of Denver
University College
2211 South Josephine
Denver, CO 80208
303-871-3155
universitycollege.du.edu
Once students in communications technology have a strong grasp of theory, technology courses can help them understand the "nuts and bolts." Because there are so many types of communications technologies, many more of these courses are offered. For instance, Millersville University in Pennsylvania offers three core courses in its graphic communication technology program: "Production Materials and Processes," "Communication and Information Systems" and "Energy, Power, Transportation." Courses offered at the University of Denver also provide a wide range of studies in these fields: "Database Fundamentals," "Network and Internet Fundamentals," "Technology and Innovation Management" and "Web Enabled Information Systems."
Millersville University
PO Box 1002
1 South George St.
Millersville, PA 17551
717-872-3011
millersville.edu
In communications, application-based courses may be the most widely varied in nature. Different schools offer programs within varied fields of study that are affected by communications technology. For instance, the University of North Carolina offers a certificate program in technology and education. Courses offered include studies in "Writing for Digital Media," "Database and Web Research" and "Visual Communication and Multimedia." The University of California at Davis offers a "Communication, Technology, and Society" course within its communications program, surveying the various ways in which technologies have been applied in the communications field. As part of its graphics communications technology program, Millersville University offers courses in "Technical Illustration and Rendering," "Print Media Systems" and "Digital Imaging."
University of North Carolina
School of Journalism
and Mass Communication
Carroll Hall, CB 3365
Chapel Hill, NC 27599
919-962-1204
unc.edu
University of California, Davis
One Shields Ave
Davis, CA 95616
530-752-1011
ucdavis.edu