Courses

Students are encouraged to create a course sequence that best supports their individual research, dissertation, and teaching plans. Recently offered courses include:

Core Methods & Research

• Computational Communication
  Learn computational approaches to studying communication, media, and online behavior.
• Qualitative Methods for Understanding Technology
  Essential for understanding how people use and experience technology.
• Statistics and Statistical Programming
  Foundational quantitative skills for research and data analysis.
• Social Network Analysis
  Valuable for studying relationships, communities, and information flows.

AI & Machine Learning

• Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
  Strong foundation in AI concepts and methods.
• Introduction to Natural Language Processing
  Particularly useful for studying communication and media data.
• Deep Learning
  Advanced machine learning techniques used across modern AI applications.
• Conversational AI
  Directly relevant to chatbots, assistants, and human-AI interaction research.

Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)

• Human Computer Interaction
  A foundational course for understanding technology design and user experience.
• Theories & Practice of Human Computer Interaction
  Provides deeper grounding in HCI research and design.
• HCI Studio
  Hands-on design and prototyping experience.

Media, Technology & Society

• Algorithmic News Media
  Examines how algorithms influence information and public discourse.
• Foundational Theories of Media and Communication
  Core theoretical grounding for TSB research.
• Innovation in Journalism & Technology
  Explores emerging technologies in media and communication industries.