Persuasion and Public Communication

in the Communication Studies Department

Required Courses in Department Core (12 hours)

• CST 190 Introduction to Communication Studies (3)
• CST 301 Theories of Communication (3)
• CST 302 Research Methods in Communication (3)
• CST 499 Senior Project in Communication Studies (3)

Required Courses in Emphasis (12 hours)

• CST 310 Argumentation and Debate I (3)
• CST 315 Analysis of Public Discourse (3)
• CST 412 Persuasion (3)
• CST 415 Rhetorical Criticism (3)

Possible Elective Courses in Emphasis (choose at least 9 hours)

• CST 210 Presentational Speaking (3)
• CST 240 Fundamentals of Computer-Mediated Communication (3)
• CST 270 Broadcast Announcing (3)
• CST 291 Participation in Communication Studies Activities (1-3)
• CST 312 Analysis of Significant Speeches and Speakers (3)
• CST 316 Literature in Performance (3)
• CST 320 Rights and Responsibilities in Communication (3)
• CST 380 Leadership Communication (3)
• CST 399 Independent Study in Communication Studies (1-3)
• CST 410 Argumentation and Debate II (3)
• CST 450 Internship in Communication Studies (1-6)
• CST 491 Special Topics in Communication Studies(3)
• ANT 350 Language and Culture (3)
• POL 307 Political Language and Communication (3)
• ENG 333 Rhetoric and Composition: Theory and Practice (3)
• ENG 444 Critical Theory (3)
• PSY 436 Psychology of Language (3)
• THA 222 Voice and Diction for the Stage (3)

Plus Elective Courses in Department (choose at least 6 hours)

      Choose from any of the four disciplinary emphases.

Total: 39 credit hours (minimum)