CAS 412 - Advanced Communication Research Methods, 3 credit hours

Prerequisite/Corequisite: Prerequisites: CAS 411, can be taken concurrently with CAS 476, CSD 477, CAS 478

The course focuses on the completion of student research projects proposed in CAS 411 using established procedures and/or designs. Students are exposed to qualitative and quantitative approaches. The student will gain hands-on research experience, analytical skills, scientific writing abilities, and oral presentation skills. Completion of an investigation utilizing the APA (American Psychological Association) writing format and the use of SAS or SPSS will be required.