CMST 201

Introduction to Communication Studies
[3] Fundamental theories and practices with particular reference to interpersonal and organizational communication.
Syllabus

CMST 207

Honors Introduction To Communication Studies
[3] Analysis and exploration of fundamental theories and practices in communication studies with particular reference to interpersonal and organizational communication

CMST 210

Public Speaking
[3] Preparation an delivery of informative and persuasive speeches. Topics include research, organization, adapting to an audience, topic selection, reasoning, and evaluating the discourse of others. Satisfies General Education Requirement: [OC]
(General Syllabus)

CMST 217

Honors Public Speaking
[3] Basic theory and principles of informative and persuasive public speaking.
Satisfies General Education Requirement: (OC)
Comment(s): ACT composite score above 30 or SAT composite score above 1300.

CMST 240

Business/Professional Communication
[3] Basic principles of communication within organizations. Topics and activities may include organizational/communication theory, group problem solving, case studies, interviewing, and formal presentations.
Satisfies General Education Requirement: (OC)
(General Syllabus)

CMST 247

Honors Business/Professional Communication
[3] Basic theory and principles of effective workplace communication.
Satisfies General Education Requirement: (OC)
Comment(s): ACT composite score above 30 or SAT composite score above 1300.

CMST 250
Advanced Public Speaking
[3] Theory and practice of informative and persuasive speaking.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): CMST 210, or 217, or 240, or 247.

CMST 260 Professional Skills in Communication Lab
(2)This lab covers professional and general skills {e.g., writing a resume, interviewing} for success in the field of Communication.
[RE] Prerequisite(s): CMST 201 OR CMST 207.

260Walton Syllabus

CMST 280 Communication Currents
(1-3)Content Varies. Emerging research and perspectives on current issues and communication practice.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Credit Restriction: Counts toward College Electives for Communication Studies majors.
(RE)Prerequisite(s): CMST 201 OR CMST 207 OR PSYC 110* OR PSYC 117*
Comment(s): Topics and scope of subject matter determined by department.
Registration Restriction(s): Communication Studies majors/minors or consent of instructor.

CMST 300 Topics in Applied Communication
(3)Content varies. Possible topics include diversity, social media, entrepreneurship, communication technologies, etc.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Credit Restriction: Maximum of 3 hours can count toward the major. Additional hours count toward College Electives for Communication Studies majors.
(RE)Prerequisite(s): CMST 201 OR CMST 207
Comment(s): Topics and scope of subject matter determined by department.
Registration Restriction(s): Communication Studies majors/minors or consent of instructor.

CMST 312
Survey/Interpersonal Communication
[3] Overview of how people interact in a variety of contexts.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): CMST 201 or 207.
Registration Restriction(s): Restricted to Communication Studies majors/minors or consent of instructor
C.Ray CMST312 Syllabus Fa2020 (002)

CMST 342
Survey/Organizational Communication
[3] Overview of how people in for-profit and non-profit contexts interact both internally and externally.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): CMST 201 or 207.
Registration Restriction(s): Restricted to Communication Studies majors/minors or consent of instructor
CMST 342 Syllabus

CMST 352
Communication Theory
[3] Analysis and critique of fundamental theories with particular reference to interpersonal and organizational communication.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): CMST 201 or 207.
Registration Restriction(s): Communication Studies majors only.
Syllabus

CMST 356

Research Methods in Communication Studies
[4] Survey of contemporary methods used for research in communication studies. Emphasis on interpreting and evaluating communication research reports.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): CMST 352.
(RE) Co-requisite(s): Mathematics 115 or Statistics 201
Registration Restriction(s): Communication Studies majors only.

CMST 356 Syllabus.f20

CMST 392 Internship
(1-6)Supervised career-related experiences using communication studies theories and techniques in government and for-profit or non-profit organizations, culminating in a written and oral report.
Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Credit Restriction: Does not count towards the major. Counts towards College Electives or Unrestricted Electives.
(RE)Prerequisite(s): CMST 201 OR CMST 207.

CMST 400

Topics in Communication Studies
[3] Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): CMST 312 or 342.
Comment(s): Topics, scope of subject matter, and prerequisites to be determined by department.
Registration Restriction(s): Major/Minor in Communication Studies or consent of instructor.

CMST 410 Family Communication

(3)Dynamics of interactions within family systems, marriage, and parent-child relationships. Study of verbal and nonverbal communication processes, patterns, and problems.
[RE]Prerequisite(s): CMST 312.
Registration Restriction(s): Communication Studies majors/minors or consent of instructor.

CMST 412

Close Relationships
[3] Theory and research examining interactions in friendships, romantic relationships, and/or families.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 312.
Registration Restriction(s): Restricted to Communication Studies majors/minors or consent of instructor
CMST 412 Syllabus_Fall 2020_Revised

CMST 414

Persuasion
[3] Methods that contribute to effective and ineffective persuasion. Topics include credibility, message construction, and receiver variables.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 312.
Registration Restriction(s): Restricted to Communication Studies majors/minors or consent of instructor
Syllabus

CMST 416

Interpersonal Health Communication
[3] Interpersonal communication in health care settings. Topics include provider-client interactions, social support groups, stigma and disease, and contemporary models explaining the use of health-related information.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 312.
Registration Restriction(s): Restricted to Communication Studies majors/minors or consent of instructor.
CS 416 Fall 2020 Syllabus

CMST 419

Interpersonal Conflict
[3] Communication as a significant factor in the development, management, and resolution of conflict at the interpersonal, small group, organizational, or societal levels.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 312.
Registration Restriction(s): Restricted to Communication Studies majors/minors or consent of instructor.
Syllabus

CMST 442

Organizational Communication Processes
[3]Theory and practice of how people in organizations interact.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 342.
Registration Restriction(s): Restricted to Communication Studies majors/minors or consent of instructor
Syllabus

CMST 444

Group Communication
[3] Small group decision-making. Evidence, argumentation, leadership, roles, and norms as they affect critical thinking in groups.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 342.
Registration Restriction(s): Restricted to Communication Studies majors/minors or consent of instructor.
Syllabus

CMST 446

Leadership
[3] Examines theory and practice of leadership trends; focuses on interactive aspects of leading and following.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): CMST 342.
Registration Restriction(s): Restricted to Communication Studies majors/minors or consent of instructor.
C.Ray CMST446 syllabus Fall2020

CMST 449

Political Persuasion
[3] Study of the communication processes utilized by political candidates, office holders, and social movement organizers.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): CMST 342.
Registration Restriction(s): Restricted to Communication Studies majors/minors or consent of instructor.
Syllabus

CMST 487

Honors Seminar
[3] In-depth survey of communication research topics. Topics rotate among health, interpersonal, and organizational/team communication.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): CMST 312 or 342.
(DE) Prerequisite(s): To be determined based upon topic.
Registration Restriction(s): Communication Studies major–honors concentration only.

CMST 491

Foreign Study
[1-6] Participation in school-sponsored study-abroad program. Application forms and proposal deadlines available in school office.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Credit Restriction: Maximum of 3 hours may be applied to the major.
Comment(s): 2.75 GPA required; minimum student level ― junior.

CMST 493

Independent Study
[1-6] Selected readings/research in an area of communication studies to be determined by the student in consultation with supervising faculty member and, ordinarily, in an area of study not covered by school curriculum. Proposal deadlines available with your instructor of study.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Credit Restriction: Maximum of 3 hours may be applied to the major.
Comment(s): 3.0 GPA required; minimum student level ― junior.

CMST 497

Senior Honors Thesis
[3] Required of students enrolled in the Honors program
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

CMST 498

Senior Honors Thesis
(3) Required of students enrolled in the Honors program.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

CMST 499

Proseminar in Communication Studies
[3] Major theoretical perspectives in communication studies, their interrelationships and applications. Consideration of the significance and ethical implications of communication studies in modern society.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): CMST 356.
Recommended Background: 12 or more hours of 300-level or 400-level Communication Studies courses.
Registration Restriction(s): Communication Studies majors only.