Communication and Leadership (CLD)
CLD 301 Introduction to Communication and Leadership 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Introduces the study of leadership with an emphasis on communication dimensions and interdisciplinary understanding of social problems. Serves as a foundation for subsequent coursework in the areas of communication and leadership. Communication 301L and Communication and Leadership 301 may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Lower Division
CLD 102, 202, 302 Topics in Communication and Leadership 1-3 Hours
1,2,3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Contemporary issues and practices in communication and leadership. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Academic Level: Lower Division
CLD 303 Leadership Presence and Presentation 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Discuss the theory and application of the fundamentals of professional speaking, leader presence, persuasive arguments, and presentations for the modern workforce. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Communication and Leadership 301.
Restrictions: Restricted to communication and leadership majors.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Lower Division
CLD 304 Introduction to Philanthropy 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Offers an introduction to philanthropy, focusing on the process of private giving as well as the work of private foundations. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Lower Division
CLD 314 Fundamentals of Philanthropy 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Builds on Introduction to Philanthropy, considering the process of creating and evaluating philanthropic initiatives. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Communication and Leadership 304.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Lower Division
CLD 119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S Topics in Communication and Leadership 1-9 Hours
0 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the College of Communication. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Academic Level: Lower Division
CLD 120, 220, 320 Topics in Communication and Leadership 1-3 Hours
1,2,3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Contemporary issues and practices in communication and leadership. For each semester hour of credit earned, one lecture hour a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Upper-division standing.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Academic Level: Upper Division
CLD 321 Seminar on Communication and Leadership 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Builds on the foundation introduced in Communication and Leadership 301 advancing student work in theories, processes, and practices of leadership and communication. Communication 320L and Communication and Leadership 321 may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Communication 301L or Communication and Leadership 301; and Communication and Leadership 303.
Restrictions: Restricted to students in the Moody College of Communication.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
CLD 122, 222, 322 Independent Study 1-3 Hours
1,2,3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Pursue special supervised individual research studies. For each semester hour of credit earned, one lecture hour a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Consent of the director of the communication and leadership degree.
Restrictions: Restricted to communication and leadership majors.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: Yes (Unlimited)
Academic Level: Upper Division
CLD 324 Communication and Leadership in Higher Education 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Investigate the ways in which leadership and communication intersect with a range of audiences from students and faculty to parents and legislators. Communication and Leadership 320 (Topic: Comm/Leadership in Higher Ed) and 324 may not both be counted. The equivalent of three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Upper-division standing.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
CLD 325 Leadership in Non-Profit Organizations 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Discuss the change-makers in the nonprofit sector, and discover the knowledge, skills, and strategies needed to excel in the art of communication within non-profit leadership. Communication and Leadership 320 (Topic: Leadership in Non-Profit Orgs) and 325 may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Upper-division standing.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
CLD 129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S Topics in Communication and Leadership 1-9 Hours
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the Communication and Leadership degree. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. For each hour of credit earned, one lecture hour a week for one semester.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Academic Level: Upper Division
CLD 330 Philanthropy Capstone 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Analyze the effectiveness of nonprofit organizations and how to think about and apply the ethics, strategy, and practice of philanthropic giving. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Upper-division standing.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
CLD 332 Facilitative Leadership 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Explore facilitation and consensus-building into leadership in the private, nonprofit, and public sectors; how to engage stakeholders in powerful, productive, and prudent ways; and how to collaborate with team members to advance a leader's vision. Communication and Leadership 320 (Topic: Facilitative Leadership) and 332 may not both be counted. The equivalent of three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Upper-division standing.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
CLD 340 Communication for Civic Engagement 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Examine theories and applied practices for impactful and effective civic education. Communication and Leadership 320 (Topic: Comm for Civic Engagement) and 340 may not both be counted. The equivalent of three lecture hours per week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Upper-division standing.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
CLD 145, 245, 345 Topics in Fundamentals and Skills 1-3 Hours
1,2,3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Examine contemporary issues and practices in communication and leadership fundamentals and skills. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Upper-division standing.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Academic Level: Upper Division
CLD 151, 351, 651 Internship in Communication and Leadership 1,3,6 Hours
1,2,3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Practical work experience related to the practice of ethical leadership and communication. Communication 351L and Communication and Leadership 351 may not both be counted. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. For 151, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester or summer term; for 351, an average of 10 hours of work a week, for a total of at least 150 hours a semester or summer term; for 651, an average of 20 hours of work a week, for a total of at least 300 hours a semester or summer term.
Pre/Corequisites: Upper-division standing; Communication 320L or Communication and Leadership 321.
Restrictions: Restricted to communication and leadership majors.
Grading: Pass/Fail
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
CLD 360 Communication for Executive Leadership 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Explore the theories, strategies, and skills required for organizational leaders to be effective and lead strong teams. Communication and Leadership 320 (Topic: Comm for Executive Leadership) and 360 may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Upper-division standing.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
CLD 165, 265, 365 Topics in Social Issues 1-3 Hours
1,2,3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Study communication and leadership in social issues. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Upper-division standing.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Academic Level: Upper Division
CLD 371 Capstone Course in Communication and Leadership 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Engagement in experiential learning. Development and presentation of ideas and plans for addressing a leadership challenge given by a partner organization. Communication 370L and Communication and Leadership 371 may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Core Curriculum: 010
Pre/Corequisites: Upper-division standing and Communication 320L or Communication and Leadership 321.
Restrictions: Restricted to Communication and Leadership majors.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
CLD 679 Undergraduate Thesis 6 Hours
6 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Write and research two consecutive semesters under the supervision of a College of Communication faculty member; subjects are selected by the student with approval from the faculty member. The equivalent of three lecture hours a week for two semesters.
Pre/Corequisites: For 679A, upper-division standing and consent of instructor. For 679B, CLD 679A.
Restrictions: Restricted to communication and leadership majors.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division