Department/Course Semester Description Title Hours CMST 100 3 Designed to assist the student in developing the skills necessary

to Introduction to communicate effectively to others and to listen effectively to Public Speaking communication from others. Development of prociency in speaking results from the practice and criticism of informative speeches, persuasive speeches, and discussion. CMST 110 3 Examination of students' communication strengths and weaknesses in Interpersonal order to develop prociency in interpersonal communication. A variety Communication of practice speaking contexts is provided, including public speaking, group discussion, and problem solving, and informal and formal oneto-one communication. For non-majors only. CMST 130 3 The principles of reasoning, evidence, and organization of Argumentation and argumentation for debate and related forms of competitive speech; Debate practical application in debate and other forensic speech. CMST 131 3 Forensics competition in various debate formats requiring intramural Argumentation and intercollegiate debate competition. Prerequisite: CMST 130 and Practicum consent of instructor. CMST 140 3 A study of the principles and methods involved in improving oral Business and communication in business and the professions. Emphasis on Professional interviewing, conference speaking, selling and persuading, problemCommunication solving discussions, and interpersonal relations. For non-majors only. CMST 170 3 This course is designed to introduce the students to interpersonal and Interpersonal and small group communication theories, processes, and skills. The course Small Group challenges students to examine their own communication behaviors Communication and focus on their strengths and weaknesses as a way to develop and apply new communication skills and prociencies. The course includes a variety of oral and written presentations at both the individual and group levels. Majors only. CMST 198 0-3 Special Studies. Special Studies CMST 199 1-3 Independent Studies. Independent Studies CMST 203 3 This course introduces students to the eld of communication studies. Foundations of Using an open-source learning paradigm, students will be given tools to Communication become effective researchers and responsible, ethical theory learners. Theory In this course, students will be encouraged to become active, lifelong learners, in part, through the analysis of the meta-theoretical, pragmatic and ethical implications of theory through application, observation and service. Students will study the eld's disciplinary history and discover current communication-oriented career trends of personal interest. Must be completed with a grade of C (2.0) or better. Majors only. CMST 204 3 This course introduces students to scholarship conducted in Introduction to communication studies. It overviews the research process, including Research in generating research questions, constructing bibliographies, gathering Communication and assessing information, and developing scholarly arguments. Studies Students will learn research techniques, including location and retrieval of information sources (i.e., newspapers, journals, books, electronic

CMST 206 Critical Thinking and Communication CMST 298 Special Studies CMST 299 Independent Studies CMST 330 Advanced Forensics

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databases, and Internet sources). They will apply critical thinking skills to the evaluation of information sources and data/arguments in qualitative and quantitative research. Students will also be introduced to basic aspects of writing for the discipline, as well as expectations for scholarly ethics and proper citation of sources. Must be completed with a grade of C (2.0) or better. Prerequisite: CMST 203 with a grade of C (2.0) or better, or consent of instructor. Majors only. A study of the techniques of critical thinking as applied to communication and rhetoric. Special Studies. Independent Studies. A study of advanced principles of debate with emphasis on interdisciplinary research on current national collegiate debate topic. Junior standing required. Prerequisite: CMST 130 or consent of instructor. Counts as an application course. Majors only. Forensics competition in various debate formats requiring intramural and intercollegiate debate competition. Consent of instructor required. Prerequisite: CMST 130. Course surveys gender similarities and differences in verbal and nonverbal communication. Emphasis is also placed on how males and females perceive the world and how these perceptions affect the human communication process. Junior standing required. Counts as an application course. Majors only. A study of the principles and theories of human communication related to cross cultural encounters. Emphasis is placed on cultural relativity, culture shock, verbal and nonverbal interaction, and value differences among diverse cultures. Junior standing required. Counts as an application course. Majors only. This course provides a survey of major rhetorical themes and theories, including classical, symbolic, argumentation, critical, feminist, and non-Western approaches to rhetoric. Students will explore the relationship between rhetorical theory and practice, the contributions of rhetorical theory to the social world, and the potential for rhetorical studies to inform issues of democratic governance, marginalized groups, social justice, and technology in society. Must be completed with a grade of C (2.0) or better. Sophomore standing required. Prerequisite: CMST 203 with grade of C (2.0) or better. This course is designed to introduce the students to the eld of organizational communication and the relationship between organization and communication. The course is designed to allow students to examine a range of organizational communication perspectives, theories, issues, and constructs. At the same time, students are encouraged to explore the ways these perspectives shape, expand, and limit our understanding of communicating and organizing. Signicantly, the course encourages critical and analytical thinking by

CMST 331 Argumentation Practicum CMST 335 Gender Communication CMST 336 Intercultural Communication CMST 351 Contemporary Rhetorical Theory

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CMST 352 Theories of Organizational Communication

CMST 375 Organizational Communication: Advanced Topical Seminar CMST 376 Communication and Consulting

using the course content as a basis for critique. Must be completed with a grade of C (2.0) or better. Sophomore standing required. Prerequisites: CMST 203 and 204 with a grade of C (2.0) or better. Advanced topical studies in organizational communication. May be repeated once for degree credit with a different topic. Junior standing required. Counts as an application course. Course surveys methods of designing, conducting and evaluating organizational communication change strategies. Emphasis is on various methods of conducting organizational communication needs analysis, designing training programs, implementing organizational development strategies, and evaluating change efforts. Junior standing required. Counts as an application course. Course analyzes the rhetorical dimensions of political campaigns and methods of carrying out various political objectives. Junior standing required. Counts as an application course. This course is a survey of historical and current events and rhetorical documents of movements for social change. Movements may include: abolitionist (anti-slavery), labor, socialist, women's rights, environmental justice, civil rights (Black, Chicana/o, and Native American), gay and lesbian, and student movements. Emphasis will be placed on rhetorical strategies and tactics relating to effects of movements on systems and structures conceived as dominant; analyses of how social movement actors construct meaning and identity in their discourses are also stressed. Junior standing required. Counts as an application course. This course brings the legal trial to the classroom, providing students an opportunity to incorporate an array of communication principles and skills with the experience of trial practice. Students are introduced progressively to key aspects of communication and litigation and participate in exercises that culminate in mock trials before a jury. Junior standing required. Counts as an application course. Advanced studies in which students "apply" communication concepts, theories, and research methods to address "real world" issues/problems in concrete contexts. They range in subject matter and conceptual content, yet remain consistent with our departmental mission in social justice. Offerings may vary each semester based on the expertise of individual professors. Students may repeat this course, providing the subject matter is not the same, to fulll the requirement of 6 application courses and/or University upper-division electives. Junior standing required. Counts as an application course. Special Studies. Independent Studies. This course examines various ways rhetorical theories may be applied to discourse in order to highlight methods of rhetorical criticism. Must be completed with a grade of C (2.0) or better. Prerequisite: CMST 351 with a grade of C (2.0) or better. Junior standing required.

CMST 385 Political Communication CMST 386 Rhetoric of Social Movements

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CMST 387 Communication and Legal Practice

CMST 393 Topical Seminars in Communication Studies

CMST 398 Special Studies CMST 399 Independent Studies CMST 451 Rhetorical Methods

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CMST 452 Qualitative Research Methods CMST 490 Communication Practicum

CMST 4914 Communication Practicum II

Study of qualitative research methods in communication, including data collection, analysis, and interpretation of observations and interview data. Must be completed with a grade of C (2.0) or better. Prerequisite: CMST 352 with a grade of C (2.0) or better. Junior standing required. This internship course provides students with an opportunity to gain practical experience in a communication related eld. In class students will engage in self-exploration, career search, goal and objectives development, resume and cover letter construction, interview methods, and interpersonal skills development. Majors only. Junior standing required. Counts as an application course. This internship course builds on students' knowledge from CMST 490. Advanced study of interviewing, mentoring, teamwork, negotiation, business writing, and seminar facilitation. Majors only. Junior standing required. Prerequisite: CMST 490. Counts as an elective only. The senior thesis provides the opportunity for students to perform original research using qualitative and/or rhetorical research methods and culminates in a substantial written project. The student must obtain the written approval of the faculty member directing the thesis project and the Department Chairperson the semester prior to writing the thesis. For majors only. Senior standing required. Prerequisites: CMST 451 and 452 with a grade of C (2.0) or better. Counts as an application course. Special Studies. Independent Studies.

CMST 495 Senior Thesis

CMST 498 Special Studies CMST 499 Independent Studies

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