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CMST 60 courses with the subject CMST, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
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Knowledge and skills to help individuals who feel uneasy, anxious or stressed in public or presentational speaking. 165
Subject CMST Credits (min) 1 Credits (max) 1 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition 2025-2026 Source www.stcloudstate.edu CMST 192 Introduction to Communication Studies [] 3
Interpersonal communication, small group communication and public speaking. Theory and experience to relate meaningfully, think critically, organize clearly, and speak and listen effectively.
Subject CMST Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition 2025-2026 Source www.stcloudstate.edu CMST 210 Performance and Everyday Life [] 3
Performance acts embedded in our everyday world show how performance is used to learn about culture, reflect on experience, and act upon the world and self.
Subject CMST Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition 2025-2026 Source www.stcloudstate.edu CMST 211 Public Speaking [] 3
Theory and practice of public speaking. Introduction to the criticism of public speeches.
Subject CMST Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition 2025-2026 Source www.stcloudstate.edu CMST 220 Interpersonal Communication [] 3
Theory and practice of communication in relationships.
Subject CMST Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition 2025-2026 Source www.stcloudstate.edu CMST 229 Effective Listening [] 3
Theory and practice related to listening skills in a variety of communication settings.
Subject CMST Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition 2025-2026 Source www.stcloudstate.edu CMST 240 Communication in Interviews 3
Theory and practice of communication skills relevant to interview settings. Interviewer and interviewee responsibilities.
Subject CMST Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog Catalog 2026-2027 Source catalog.stcloudstate.edu CMST 291 Speech Activities [] 1
Participation in Forensics and/or Performance of Literature co-curricular activities.
Subject CMST Credits (min) 1 Credits (max) 1 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition 2025-2026 Source www.stcloudstate.edu CMST 299 Independent Study [] 1.00-16.00
Credit for independent work by a single student arranged and supervised by a faculty member.
Subject CMST Credits (min) 1 Credits (max) 16 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition 2025-2026 Source www.stcloudstate.edu CMST 300 Introduction to Theories of Communication [] 3
Historical and contemporary human communication theories. Applying theories in a communication context.
Subject CMST Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition 2025-2026 Source www.stcloudstate.edu CMST 302 Special Topics in Communication Studies [] 1.00-3.00
A theoretical or applied communication studies topic.
Subject CMST Credits (min) 1 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition 2025-2026 Source www.stcloudstate.edu CMST 306 Rhetoric in Popular Culture 3
Rhetorical influences of popular culture; critical interpretation and analysis of print, digital, and visual texts; multi-media technologies; and organizational systems.
Subject CMST Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog Catalog 2026-2027 Source catalog.stcloudstate.edu CMST 310 Performance and Literature [] 3
Theory and practice in performance of literature with a focus on analyzing texts for performance; developing and critiquing performances.
Subject CMST Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition 2025-2026 Source www.stcloudstate.edu CMST 313 Political Communication [] 3
Communicative actions in political contexts. Political campaigns, presidential communication, social movements, and religious and reform communication.
Subject CMST Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition 2025-2026 Source www.stcloudstate.edu CMST 316 Speech Writing 3
Principles of rhetorical style in speech writing, including speech composition theory, model speech analysis, projects, and speech delivery.
Subject CMST Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog Catalog 2026-2027 Source catalog.stcloudstate.edu CMST 317 Performance and Social Change [] 3
Performance as a catalyst for dialogue into complex cultural issues. Engagement with community members in developing performance advocacy.
Subject CMST Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition 2025-2026 Source www.stcloudstate.edu CMST 318 Argumentation and Advocacy [] 3
Construction and critique of reasoned discourse and advocacy.
Subject CMST Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition 2025-2026 Source www.stcloudstate.edu CMST 319 Introduction to Rhetorical Theory [] 3
Theory and literature of rhetoric from classical to modern times. Nature and scope of rhetoric applies to issues and problems in human affairs.
Subject CMST Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition 2025-2026 Source www.stcloudstate.edu CMST 320 Communication in Families and Intimate Relationships
[Credits: 3 Communication patterns between individuals involved in ongoing, intimate relationships. Family interactions and related topics such as nonmarital cohabitation and long-distance relationships. Pre- Requisite(s): CMST220
Subject CMST Type course Edition 2025-2026 Source www.stcloudstate.edu CMST 321 Communication and Interpersonal Conflict [] 3
Theories and methods of managing interpersonal conflict which emphasize collaborative communication.
Subject CMST Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition 2025-2026 Source www.stcloudstate.edu CMST 322 Mediated Interpersonal Communication [] 3
How new communication technologies, such as social media, affect human communication processes and outcomes in personal, social, and professional relationships.
Subject CMST Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition 2025-2026 Source www.stcloudstate.edu CMST 324 Gender and Communication [] 3
How human communication shapes and is shaped by gender and culture. Techniques to change oppressive feminine and masculine communication strategies.
Subject CMST Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition 2025-2026 Source www.stcloudstate.edu CMST 330 Intercultural Communication (Diversity) [] 3
Application of theories related to communicating with persons from different cultures.
Subject CMST Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition 2025-2026 Source www.stcloudstate.edu CMST 338 Communication and Culture: U.S. and World Regions
[Credits: 3] Cultural and communication patterns in a specific region of the world with comparison to U.S. patterns. Regional focus will vary.
Subject CMST Type course Edition 2025-2026 Source www.stcloudstate.edu CMST 339 Problems in Intercultural Communication [] 3
nd Intercultural issues analyzed from Western and non-western perspectives.
Subject CMST Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition 2025-2026 Source www.stcloudstate.edu CMST 340 Teams, Innovation, and Communication [] 3
Theory and research on team processes. Participation in and leading of teams.
Subject CMST Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition 2025-2026 Source www.stcloudstate.edu CMST 341 Communication in the Workplace [] 3
Theoretical understanding of the contemporary workplace as a system of human forces and communication. Interpersonal communication skills for productive worklife. Professional presentations.
Subject CMST Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition 2025-2026 Source www.stcloudstate.edu CMST 399 Independent Study [] 1.00-16.00
Credit for independent work by a single student arranged and supervised by a faculty member.
Subject CMST Credits (min) 1 Credits (max) 16 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition 2025-2026 Source www.stcloudstate.edu CMST 402 Special Topics in Communication Studies [] 1.00-3.00
Discussions and readings in advanced speech topics. A specific topic will be listed each time offered.
Subject CMST Credits (min) 1 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition 2025-2026 Source www.stcloudstate.edu CMST 403 Methods of Inquiry in Communication Studies [] 3
A writing intensive study of qualitative, quantitative and critical research methods. Pre-Requisite(s): ENGL191 166
Subject CMST Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition 2025-2026 Source www.stcloudstate.edu CMST 404 Ethics in Human Communication [] 3
Ethical issues in public and private human communication.
Subject CMST Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition 2025-2026 Source www.stcloudstate.edu CMST 410 Contemporary Issues in Performance Studies [] 3
Variable content stressing methods, theories, and subjects in contemporary performance studies, such as performance criticism, performance and gender, performance art, performance and culture, performance of selected literary genres. Specific topics to be announced. May be repeated. Lab.
Subject CMST Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credits Type course Repeatable May be repeated. Edition 2025-2026 Source www.stcloudstate.edu CMST 411 Critical Approaches to Public Communication [] 3
Rhetorical criticism of public communication and popular culture, such as speeches, news coverage, and entertainment.
Subject CMST Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition 2025-2026 Source www.stcloudstate.edu CMST 412 Theories of Persuasion [] 3
Persuasion theories applied to selected communication contexts.
Subject CMST Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition 2025-2026 Source www.stcloudstate.edu CMST 420 Advanced Seminar in Relational Communication [] 3
Topics concerning the interaction between communicative practices and the construction and evolution of relationships and communities.
Subject CMST Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition 2025-2026 Source www.stcloudstate.edu CMST 428 Theory and Practice of Mediation [] 3
Theory and practice of mediation and conflict management. Pre- Requisite(s): CMST321
Subject CMST Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition 2025-2026 Source www.stcloudstate.edu CMST 429 Theories of Third Party Intervention [] 3
Theory and practice of third party intervention into interpersonal conflict. Pre-Requisite(s): CMST428
Subject CMST Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition 2025-2026 Source www.stcloudstate.edu CMST 439 Intercultural Communication for the Global Workplace
[Credits: 3] Theories and principles of intercultural communication applied toward working effectively in international contexts. Cultural synergy in global work contexts. Major intercultural communication challenges for service abroad. Pre-Requisite(s): CMST330
Subject CMST Type course Edition 2025-2026 Source www.stcloudstate.edu CMST 441 Organizational Communication [] 3
Nature and flow of communication in modern organizations through applied theory, diagnosis and problem-solving skills.
Subject CMST Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition 2025-2026 Source www.stcloudstate.edu CMST 444 Internship: Undergraduate [] 1.00-16.00
Credit for off-campus professional experience with industry partners, non-profit organizations or government agencies.
Subject CMST Credits (min) 1 Credits (max) 16 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition 2025-2026 Source www.stcloudstate.edu CMST 448 Upper Division Writing ( 3-4
choose one course from) ENGL 332, MKTG 333, MCOM 375. Media Contexts (6-7 credits, choose two courses from): CMST 322, ENGL 430, ENGL 434, ENGL 437, MCOM 106
Subject CMST Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 4 Type course Edition 2025-2026 Source www.stcloudstate.edu CMST 452 Teaching Communication Studies [] 3
Materials and methods for curricular and co-curricular teaching in the secondary schools. Course is designed for students completing the Communication Arts and Literature teaching major.
Subject CMST Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition 2025-2026 Source www.stcloudstate.edu CMST 455 Communication Arts and Literature Practicum and Field
Experience [Credits: 3] Practicum and field experience for Communication Arts and Literature majors. Pre-Requisite(s): ED300
Subject CMST Type course Edition 2025-2026 Source www.stcloudstate.edu CMST 460 Health Communication [] 3
Communication theory and practice in health care contexts.
Subject CMST Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition 2025-2026 Source www.stcloudstate.edu CMST 461 Current Trends in Health Communication [] 3
Discussion of communication topics related to specific health care contexts featuring a variety of speakers from the local health care community.
Subject CMST Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition 2025-2026 Source www.stcloudstate.edu CMST 491 Undergraduate Assistantship [] 3
Assisting in a 100/200 level course in Communication Studies.
Subject CMST Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition 2025-2026 Source www.stcloudstate.edu CMST 499 Independent Study [] 1.00-16.00
Credit for independent work by a single student arranged and supervised by a faculty member.
Subject CMST Credits (min) 1 Credits (max) 16 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition 2025-2026 Source www.stcloudstate.edu CMST 502 Special Topics in Communication Studies [] 1.00-3.00
Discussions and readings in advanced speech topics. A specific topic will be listed each time offered. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 credits.
Subject CMST Credits (min) 1 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credits Type course Repeatable May be repeated to a maximum of 9 credits. Edition 2025-2026 Source www.stcloudstate.edu CMST 504 Ethics in Human Communication [] 3
Ethical issues in public and private human communication.
Subject CMST Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition 2025-2026 Source www.stcloudstate.edu CMST 510 Contemporary Issues in Performance Studies [] 3
Variable content stressing methods, theories, and subjects in contemporary performance studies, such as performance criticism, performance and gender, performance art, performance and culture, performance of selected literary genres. Specific topics to be announced. May be repeated once with permission of graduate advisor.
Subject CMST Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credits Type course Repeatable May be repeated once with permission of graduate advisor. Edition 2025-2026 Source www.stcloudstate.edu CMST 511 Critical Approaches to Public Communication [] 3
Rhetorical criticism of public communication and popular culture, such as speeches, news coverage, and entertainment.
Subject CMST Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition 2025-2026 Source www.stcloudstate.edu CMST 512 Theories of Persuasion [] 3
Persuasion theories applied to selected communication contexts.
Subject CMST Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition 2025-2026 Source www.stcloudstate.edu CMST 520 Advanced Seminar in Relational Communication [] 3
Topics concerning the interaction between communicative practices and the construction and evolution of relationships and communities. May be repeated once with permission of graduate advisor. , CMST528 Theory and Practice of Mediation [Credits: 3] Theory and practice of mediation and conflict management.
Subject CMST Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credits Type course Repeatable May be repeated once with permission of graduate advisor. Edition 2025-2026 Source www.stcloudstate.edu CMST 529 Theories of Third Party Intervention [] 3
Theory and practice of third party intervention into interpersonal conflict. Pre-Requisite(s): CMST428 or CMST528
Subject CMST Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition 2025-2026 Source www.stcloudstate.edu CMST 539 Intercultural Communication for the Global Workplace
[Credits: 3] Theories and principles of intercultural communication applied toward working effectively in international contexts. Cultural synergy in global work contexts. Major intercultural communication challenges for service abroad. Pre-Requisite(s): CMST330
Subject CMST Type course Edition 2025-2026 Source www.stcloudstate.edu CMST 541 Organizational Communication [] 3
Nature and flow of communication in modern organizations through applied theory, diagnosis and problem-solving skills.
Subject CMST Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition 2025-2026 Source www.stcloudstate.edu CMST 548 Communication and Contemporary Leadership [] 3
Education for reflective leadership is provided from the perspective of communication and rhetorical theory. Theoretical concepts of leadership and followership are examined along with skill development, research and critique.
Subject CMST Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition 2025-2026 Source www.stcloudstate.edu CMST 552 Teaching Communication Studies [] 3
Materials and methods for curricular and co-curricular teaching in the secondary schools. Course is designed for students completing the Communication Arts and Literature teaching major.
Subject CMST Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition 2025-2026 Source www.stcloudstate.edu CMST 560 Health Communication [] 3
Communication theory and practice in health care contexts.
Subject CMST Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition 2025-2026 Source www.stcloudstate.edu CMST 561 Current Trends in Health Communication [] 3
Discussion of communication topics related to specific health care contexts featuring a variety of speakers from the local health care community.
Subject CMST Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition 2025-2026 Source www.stcloudstate.edu Source: Saint Cloud State University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
