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JOUR 646

Crisis Communication

Catalog2026-2027
Credits3 units
LevelGraduate
Standard

Overview

Description

Advanced study of the theory, nature, and forms of effective communication to different target audiences before, during, and after crises.

Requirements

Prerequisites

  • Journalism major.
Original catalog text

Prerequisites

Journalism major.

Units

Lecture3

Catalog Details

Offering

Offered: Every Spring

Terms

spring

Restrictions

Journalism major.

Attributes

Standard

Learning Outcomes

  • identify the concept of crisis management in terms of distinct phases of progress (pre-crisis, crisis event, and post-crisis).
  • select a crisis-sensing effort through differentiating crisis types based on issues management, risk management, and relationship management.
  • recognize effective communications tactics by exploring key crisis case studies.
  • outline and write an effective crisis plan memorandum with key components based on assessment, evaluation of resources and team responsibilities.
  • demonstrate effective spokesperson skills and an ability to deliver clear messages to the traditional media and on social media sites.