COMM 4608 — Strategic Communication Capstone
4 semester hoursUndergraduateLectureNUpath CEusually offered: fall, springtypical days: T/FBostonTraditional
Offers students an opportunity to complete a semester-long, intensive research and writing capstone project related to the field of strategic communication. Research topics can span business, politics, advocacy, entertainment, public health, the environment, and other societal sectors. Building on previous course work, students have an opportunity to gain a deeper scholarly and professional understanding of strategic communication; cultivate professional and academic contacts; and demonstrate mastery of relevant theoretical concepts, professional principles, research methods, and writing approaches. Encourages students to share and translate their findings for relevant academic and professional communities.
Offering history
| Term | Sections | Enrolled | Capacity | Full | Open seats/section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2023 | 1 | 16 | 16 | 100% | 0.0 |
| Spring 2024 | 1 | 16 | 16 | 100% | 0.0 |
| Fall 2024 | 1 | 15 | 16 | 94% | 1.0 |
| Spring 2025 | 2 | 38 | 38 | 100% | 0.0 |
| Fall 2025 | 1 | 20 | 19 | 105% | 0.0 |
| Spring 2026 | 1 | 20 | 19 | 105% | 0.0 |
Snapshots from scheduled scrapes — not live seat availability. "Full" can exceed 100% when sections over-enroll.
Meeting times
Share of recent sections by weekday: M 0% · T 75% · W 25% · Th 0% · F 100%
Common patterns: TF (75% of sections), WF (25% of sections) — in patterns, R means Thursday
Professors
Fall
- Susan Mello (39% of students) · reviews
- Maria Elena Villar (31% of students) · reviews
- Caitlyn Jarvis (29% of students) · reviews
Spring
- Caitlyn Jarvis (47% of students) · reviews
- Sangah Bae (27% of students)
- Susan Mello (26% of students) · reviews
Percentages are each professor's average share of the season's enrolled students in recent terms.
Links
Official catalog (COMM course descriptions) · Student reviews on RateMyHusky · All COMM courses · Plan it at numap.app