Communication Studies (CMST) Course Listings

Explores how communication develops and changes relationships. Addresses theories and principles of interpersonal communication, including perception, self concept, feedback, listening, nonverbal communication, empathy and disclosure, and handling conflict with an emphasis on skill building and improvement. Personal, family, and working contexts are considered.

Prerequisite: None

Examines the planning, development, and delivery of informative and persuasive speeches. Emphasis is given to effective structure and support of ideas, establishing credibility, audience analysis, language use, speaker anxiety, verbal and nonverbal presentation skills, and listening. Self-critiques are also stressed.(Formerly SPCH 110)

Prerequisite: None

Introduces principles and processes of small groups and development of skills for participation and leadership in small group settings. Practice in problem solving, decision making, information sharing, and the and the relational aspects of small group work. Includes analysis and evaluation of project-based small group work. Students will apply small group communication concepts to analyze their own work in a variety of structured discussions and activities.

Prerequisite: None.

Examines the intercultural aspects of human communication. Emphasizes the significance of communicating across cultural lines of cultural differences in today's world. Focuses on cultural identity, differing behaviors and values, historical context, language and nonverbal expression, intercultural transitions, and conflict. Emphasizes application of theory and skills designed to increase competence in intercultural communication. Meets the diversity requirement.

Prerequisites: None

Provides investigation and practice in background, format, procedures and evaluation criteria of forensics events. Students must participate in a minimum of two intercollegiate tournaments. Lab hours are required for this course.

Prerequisite: None

Provides investigation and practice in background, format, procedures and evaluation criteria of forensics events. Students must participate in a minimum of two intercollegiate tournaments. Lab hours are required for this course.

Prerequisite: None

Provides investigation and practice in background, format, procedures and evaluation criteria of forensics events. Students must participate in a minimum of two intercollegiate tournaments. Lab hours are required for this course.

Prerequisite: None

Provides investigation and practice in oral problem solving through the debate format. The student is expected to attend a minimum of two debate tournaments. Lab hours are required for this course.

Prerequisite: None

Provides investigation and practice in oral problem solving through the debate format. The student is expected to attend a minimum of two debate tournaments. Lab hours are required for this course.

Prerequisite: None

Provides investigation and practice in oral problem solving through the debate format. The student is expected to attend a minimum of two debate tournaments. Lab hours are required for this course.

Prerequisite: None

Provides investigation and practice in background, format, procedures and evaluation criteria of forensics events. Students must participate in a minimum of two intercollegiate tournaments. Lab hours are required for this course.

Prerequisite: None

Provides investigation and practice in background, format, procedures and evaluation criteria of forensics events. Students must participate in a minimum of two intercollegiate tournaments. Lab hours are required for this course.

Prerequisite: None

Provides investigation and practice in background, format, procedures and evaluation criteria of forensics events. Students must participate in a minimum of two intercollegiate tournaments. Lab hours are required for this course.

Prerequisite: None

Provides investigation and practice in oral problem solving through the debate format. The student is expected to attend a minimum of two debate tournaments. Lab hours are required for this course.

Prerequisite: None

Provides investigation and practice in oral problem solving through the debate format. The student is expected to attend a minimum of two debate tournaments. Lab hours are required for this course.

Prerequisite: None

Provides investigation and practice in oral problem solving through the debate format. The student is expected to attend a minimum of two debate tournaments. Lab hours are required for this course.

Prerequisite: None

Provides work-based learning experience in a specific program of study. Individualized student outcomes are developed, focusing on behaviors that contribute to workplace success.

Prerequisites: Instructor or Cooperative Education Coordinator permission Concurrent requirements: COLL 289 or BUS 294 must be taken prior to or concurrent with this course.

Offers individualized learning opportunities for knowledge or skill development. Content and expectations are established between the student and instructor, and documented in an Independent Study contract.

Prerequisite: By instructor permission only.

Provides students a foundation in communication principles in an organizational setting, including the consideration, analysis, and criticism of the role of communication in organizational contexts. Explore various communication topics including public relations and marketing, leadership functions, dispute resolution, coaching and mentoring, global perspectives, and the role of e-communication. Students will learn the steps of a communication audit and techniques for improving organizational communication.

Prerequisite: ENGL& 101