KYLEIGH
MONTGOMERY
COURSEWORK
COM 210
Multimedia Content Creation
Washington State University
This course focused on learning to develop and communicate ideas clearly and effectively through multimedia content. Trained in multimedia content creation software, Adobe creative suite was a large component of the course, including: Photoshop, Audition, Illustrator, and Premiere, as well as maintaining a blog throughout the semester.
COM 300
Writing in Communication
Washington State University
One of the most difficult courses in The Edward R. Murrow College of Communication, COM 300 focused on writing for a variety of communication professions, including advertising, broadcasting, print journalism, public relations, and science communication. Kyleigh earned the highest grade in her class for this course.
COMJOUR 333
Reporting Across Platforms
Washington State University
Journalism and Media Production 333, Reporting Across Platforms, focused on instruction in reporting, writing, and editing news stories suitable for publication and on-air presentation.
COMSOC 301
Foundations of Persuasion
Washington State University
This Communication and Society course introduced theories of persuasion and social action; study of strategies and techniques for the persuasive use of language and other symbols.
COMSTRAT 310
Digital Content Promotion
Washington State University
Digital Content Promotion used practice and promotion of public relations and advertising through digital and social media. Created brand content, built a personal website, and earned Google Analytics certification.
COMSTRAT 309
Quantitative Research Methods
Washington State University
Included analyzing research, measurement, questionnaire construction, sampling, data collection techniques, analysis and hypothesis testing in communication research. This course required a group project to organize and run a focus group on the topic of perceptions of Photoshop used in the media.
COMSTRAT 312
Principles of Public Relations
Washington State University
Studied the principles, theories, methods, and objectives of public relations; public problems and practices.
COMSTRAT 380
Advertising Principles and Practices
Washington State University
Learned advertising history, theory, and practice by advertising agencies and organizations. Final group project was a fully constructed marketing plan for a local business.
COMSTRAT 383
Media and Strategy Techniques for Public Relations
Washington State University
Development of creative content for persuasive public relations campaigns through different media.
COM 101
Media and Society
Washington State University
This course is an introduction to mass communication and mass media, with a strong focus on media literacy, the history and development of mass media, and the effects on individuals and society.
MANAGEMENT 301
Principles of Management Organization
Washington State University
Principles of management and administration aimed at improving effectiveness of all types of organizations. Group project required an analysis of a company that identified problems and solutions to improve the company’s overall function.
COM 105
Communication in Global Contexts
Washington State University
COM 138
Communication Overview
Washington State University
ACCOUNTING 230
Financial Accounting
Washington State University
MIS 250
Managing Information Systems
Washington State University
Studied the use of computer-based information systems in organizations. Weekly labs introduced components in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access.
MARKETING 360
Marketing
Washington State University
Focused on learning and applying marketing concepts in business and “real world” environments.
STATS 212
Statistical Methods
Washington State University
Introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics including: t-tests, chi-square tests, one-way ANOVA, simple linear regression and correlation. Class project required taking a sample of data from a personally created survey and analyzing the data.