The goal of the public speaking requirement is to help students acquire the knowledge and skills needed for effective oral communication in their academic career or community life.
Outcomes
- create and develop messages demonstrating effective audience analysis and adaptation;
- create and develop messages demonstrating effective information gathering, analysis, and evaluation;
- create and deliver messages demonstrating effective organizational development and use of supporting materials from credible sources; and
- present appropriate messages, including effective use of language, nonverbal delivery, and visual information/technology.
Fundamental Academic Skills
Public Speaking, English & Writing, and Quantitative Literacy coursework comprise 15 hours of your general education requirements. Students must complete three credit hours of Public Speaking coursework.
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Below is a list of Public Speaking courses that have been approved for inclusion in the general education curriculum.
Public Speaking Approved Courses
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|
|
CMST 1110 -Online |
Public Speaking Fundamentals | 3 | |
| CMST 2120 | Argumentation and Debate | 3 |