COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

(400 level)

451 - Topics in Communication Studies—3 S.H.

An in-depth specific course. Topics vary. Prerequisite: CMST 191 and 282 or instructor’s permission for non-majors. May be repeated with different topics. Offered yearly.

452 - Topics in Public Communication—3 S.H.

An in-depth study of topics of concern in rhetoric and public address. Topics vary. Prerequisite: CMST 191 and 283 or instructor’s permission for non-majors. May be repeated with different topics. Offered yearly.

485 - Senior Seminar in Communication Theory—3 S.H.

In-depth study and research on individually selected topics. Prerequisite: CMST 380, ENG 111, an additional 300-level theory course (see list of theory courses under major), and instructor’s permission. Offered every semester.

493 – Teaching and Coaching Oral Communication – 3 S.H.

Assists prospective teachers in exploring techniques common to classroom instruction in oral communication. Emphasis on enhancing students’ skills and knowledge, and assessing students’ work. Involvement in coaching co-curricular speech, including organization and management of festivals and tournaments. Prerequisites: CMST 191, CMST 282, and EDUC 312. Offered yearly.

499 - Independent Studies in CMST—1-6 S.H.

Offers advanced students an opportunity to study independently in an area of special interest to them. May be repeated for a total of 6 semester hours. A maximum of 3 hours may be applied toward electives in the major or minor. Prerequisite: instructor’s permission. Offered on demand. Grade only.