COMM 640
Principles of Strategic Comm
American University · UGRD · Fall 2026
Catalog description
Principles of Strategic Communication (3) Strategic communication is at the heart of contemporary society, from business to culture to politics to advocacy. With a focus on analyzing and developing communication campaigns, this course explores the core principles of strategic communication, including audience diversity, targeting and research, public opinion, messaging, media and social media, and all the outreach professionals use to reach their audiences with their messages. Students see the impact of strategic communication in all areas of society, examine the ethical power of persuasion, learn how to think strategically and creatively, and understand how institutions and organizations deal with communication challenges and crises. Restriction: Game Design (Graduate Certificate), Health Promotion Management (MS), Political Communication (MA), or Strategic Communication (MA).
Sections
Current meeting, instructor, credit, and enrollment details
001
3 openSeats: 12/15 seats Last recorded: Aug 9, 2026, 1:02 AM- Days & times
- Th · 5:30 – 8:00 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 31 – Dec 19
- Location
- McKinley Bldg 304
- Instructor
- Foster, Brenda
003
1 openSeats: 14/15 seats Last recorded: Aug 9, 2026, 1:02 AM- Days & times
- Th · 2:30 – 5:20 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 31 – Dec 19
- Location
- McKinley Bldg 304
- Instructor
- Bowersox, Lynn M.
004
3 openSeats: 12/15 seats Last recorded: Aug 9, 2026, 1:02 AM- Days & times
- No scheduled meeting time
- Meeting dates
- Aug 31 – Oct 25
- Location
- —
- Instructor
- Charles, Matthew H.
005
5 openSeats: 10/15 seats Last recorded: Aug 9, 2026, 1:02 AM- Days & times
- Tu · 5:30 – 8:00 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 31 – Dec 19
- Location
- McKinley Bldg T13
- Instructor
- Robinson, Ayanna C.