Teaching
Teaching
I teach undergraduate and graduate courses in communication theory, research methods, persuasion, digital media, and health communication. My courses connect current research with the development of critical thinking and practical skills, helping students apply communication theory and evidence-based communication strategies to real-world challenges in their communities and professions.
My teaching emphasizes active learning through discussion, problem-solving, and project-based assignments that encourage students to apply communication theory and research methods to contemporary societal challenges. Drawing on my research in health communication, digital media, and persuasion, I help students think critically, communicate effectively, and develop practical skills they can apply beyond the classroom. I strive to cultivate an inclusive and supportive learning environment where students build the confidence and independence to become thoughtful and effective communicators.
Teaching Areas
Communication Theory & Research Methods
Foundational communication theories and research methods, including qualitative, quantitative, and computational approaches, and their application across communication contexts.
Persuasion & Health Communication
Persuasion theory, message design, behavior change, and communication strategies for promoting health and influencing attitudes and behavior.
Digital Communication
Communication in digital information environments, including social media, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies, with a focus on how digital technologies influence communication processes and decision-making.
Courses Taught at Clemson
Graduate
- Persuasive Communication for Health
- Persuasive Technologies and Health
Undergraduate
- Communication Theory
- Communication Inquiry (Research Methods)
- Persuasion
- Communication Across Media Platforms
- Media Communication
- Introduction to Human Communication
Graduate Mentorship
I mentor graduate students through thesis advising, committee service, and collaborative research in health communication, persuasion, and digital media. I help students develop research questions, connect theory to research design, and build skills in empirical inquiry and scholarly communication. My goal is to support students as they develop independent research agendas and professional identities.