COM 404 Legal and Ethical Communications

In this course, students explore the ethics, laws, and issues that affect the media and various communications professions. They review the principles of constitutional law applicable to communications, laws and regulations relevant to intellectual property and media, recent court decisions, and professional codes of ethics. Students further study legal and ethical issues that pertain specifically to public relations and social media in a global environment. Pre-requisite(s): COM 104 and COM 105; or permission of Program Chair or designate. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours