Communication Studies

The Communication Studies department offers courses designed to increase students' knowledge and understanding of the principles of communication in order to communicate competently, effective, appropriately, and ethically. Knowledge and skill in competent communication will benefit students in their personal, family, civic, cultural and workplace activities, as well as future educational classwork.

Courses

  • CMST 199 Special Topics
    Special Topics in Communications is 1-2 variable credits class to allow students the opportunity to engage in independent research or explore special interests and topics. Special topics in speech rhetoric and/or debate.

  • CMST 201 Intercultural Communication
    Theory and practice of intercultural communication; understanding culture and cultural differences, both internationally and domestically, while working to develop the skills necessary to improve effective communication and relationships across cultures. Course taken prior to fall 2010 also accepted for diversity requirement. Formerly SPCH 201.

  • CMST& 210 Interpersonal Communications
    Theory and practice of communication; understanding self and others while working to improve effective communication and conversation in one-on-one interactions in academic, professional and interpersonal settings. Formerly SPCH / CMST 102.

  • CMST& 220 Public Speaking
    Developing competency in planning, preparing, presenting, and evaluating basic speeches (including impromptus, extemporaneous, informative, persuasive, special occasion and group presentations) with emphasis on critical and orderly thinking; using appropriate language, support and motivational appeals; handling speech anxiety; and assessing audiences. Formerly SPCH 101, Fundamentals of Speech.

Courses

Courses

  • CMST 199 Special Topics
    Special Topics in Communications is 1-2 variable credits class to allow students the opportunity to engage in independent research or explore special interests and topics. Special topics in speech rhetoric and/or debate.

  • CMST 201 Intercultural Communication
    Theory and practice of intercultural communication; understanding culture and cultural differences, both internationally and domestically, while working to develop the skills necessary to improve effective communication and relationships across cultures. Course taken prior to fall 2010 also accepted for diversity requirement. Formerly SPCH 201.

  • CMST& 210 Interpersonal Communications
    Theory and practice of communication; understanding self and others while working to improve effective communication and conversation in one-on-one interactions in academic, professional and interpersonal settings. Formerly SPCH / CMST 102.

  • CMST& 220 Public Speaking
    Developing competency in planning, preparing, presenting, and evaluating basic speeches (including impromptus, extemporaneous, informative, persuasive, special occasion and group presentations) with emphasis on critical and orderly thinking; using appropriate language, support and motivational appeals; handling speech anxiety; and assessing audiences. Formerly SPCH 101, Fundamentals of Speech.