Communication Studies (CMST)
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Formerly SPCH C100. Language use and effective interpersonal communication, both verbal and non-verbal. Recommended for students wanting to understand and improve their communication skills in interpersonal relationships. Content areas include conversation, listening, perception, non-verbal communication, language, self-concept, and self-disclosure. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. C-ID: COMM 130.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing CMST C100
- American Studies, Associate of Arts Degree
- Business, Associate of Science Degree
- Business, Certificate of Achievement
- Communication Studies
- Communication Studies (CMST)
- Communication Studies 2.0, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
- Communication Studies, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
- Communication Studies, Associate of Arts Degree
- Educational Studies: Teach Your Career/Community College Teaching, Certificate of Achievement
- Human Resources Management, Associate of Science Degree
- Human Resources Management, Certificate of Achievement
- Management, Associate of Science Degree
- Management, Certificate of Achievement
- Option 1 - AA/AS Local General Education
- Option 2 - Transfer CSU General Education
- Supply Chain Management, Associate of Science Degree
- Supply Chain Management, Certificate of Achievement
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Formerly SPCH C101. This course is an introduction to the fundamentals and principles which underlie effective speech communication. Practical experience, emphasizing content, organization and delivery, will be required in at least three speaking situations, specifically including persuasive and informative speaking. Particular emphasis will be on Milton Rokeach's value theory (1968) as an explanation for the relationship between self-concept and behavior. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing CMST C101
- American Studies, Associate of Arts Degree
- Communication Studies
- Communication Studies (CMST)
- Communication Studies 2.0, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
- Communication Studies, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
- Communication Studies, Associate of Arts Degree
- Cybersecurity, Associate of Science Degree
- Data Analytics, Associate of Science Degree
- Digital Forensics and Incident Response, Associate of Science Degree
- Human Resources Management, Associate of Science Degree
- Human Resources Management, Certificate of Achievement
- Information Technology, Associate of Science Degree
- Option 1 - AA/AS Local General Education
- Option 2 - Transfer CSU General Education
- Option 3 - Transfer IGETC General Education
- Psychology, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
- Sociology, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Formerly SPCH C110. Principles of public speaking, including planning, preparing, and delivering an effective oral presentation. Consideration of and practice in problem solving, information, persuasion, and communication techniques. Emphasis on developing self-confidence and skill in communicating to and with groups. Letter Grade only. C-ID: COMM 110.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing CMST C110
- American Studies, Associate of Arts Degree
- Art, Associate of Arts Degree
- Biology, Associate in Science Degree for Transfer
- Business Administration 2.0, Associate in Science Degree for Transfer
- Business, Associate of Science Degree
- Business, Certificate of Achievement
- Chemistry, Associate in Science Degree for Transfer
- Child and Adolescent Development, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
- Communication Studies
- Communication Studies (CMST)
- Communication Studies 2.0, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
- Communication Studies, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
- Communication Studies, Associate of Arts Degree
- Dietary Management, Certificate of Achievement
- Economics, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
- Educational Studies: Teach Your Career/Community College Teaching, Certificate of Achievement
- Elementary Teacher Education, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
- Emergency Management/Homeland Security, Associate of Arts Degree
- English, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
- Geology, Associate in Science Degree for Transfer
- History, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
- Liberal Studies (for Teaching), Associate of Arts Degree
- Management, Associate of Science Degree
- Management, Certificate of Achievement
- Mathematics, Associate in Science Degree for Transfer
- Option 1 - AA/AS Local General Education
- Option 2 - Transfer CSU General Education
- Option 3 - Transfer IGETC General Education
- Paralegal Studies, Associate of Arts Degree
- Physics, Associate in Science Degree for Transfer
- Spanish, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
- Supply Chain Management, Associate of Science Degree
- Supply Chain Management, Certificate of Achievement
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Introduction to study, practice, and application of communication principles and theory in small group contexts. Analysis of small group concepts and processes with focus on group norms, leadership, cooperative problem solving, decision making, and conflict management. Letter Grade only. C-ID: COMM 140.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing CMST C140
- Communication Studies
- Communication Studies (CMST)
- Communication Studies 2.0, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
- Communication Studies, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
- Communication Studies, Associate of Arts Degree
- Human Resources Management, Associate of Science Degree
- Human Resources Management, Certificate of Achievement
- Option 1 - AA/AS Local General Education
- Option 2 - Transfer CSU General Education
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
This course is an introduction to the study, practice, and application of communication concepts and theory in intercultural contexts. Analysis of cultural influence and interactional patterns to explain, predict, and improve communication behavior within and across cultural groups. With emphasis of examination of various communication patterns across cultures to increase interpersonal and intercultural effectiveness and to decrease ethnocentric and prejudicial beliefs and discriminative behavior. Letter Grade only. C-ID: COMM 150.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing CMST C150
- American Studies, Associate of Arts Degree
- Anthropology, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
- Business, Associate of Science Degree
- Business, Certificate of Achievement
- Communication Studies
- Communication Studies (CMST)
- Communication Studies 2.0, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
- Communication Studies, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
- Communication Studies, Associate of Arts Degree
- Global Business, Certificate of Achievement
- Graduation Requirements
- Human Resources Management, Associate of Science Degree
- Human Resources Management, Certificate of Achievement
- Management, Associate of Science Degree
- Management, Certificate of Achievement
- Option 1 - AA/AS Local General Education
- Option 2 - Transfer CSU General Education
- Option 3 - Transfer IGETC General Education
- Supply Chain Management, Associate of Science Degree
- Supply Chain Management, Certificate of Achievement
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Formerly SPCH C200. This course focuses on the preparation, presentation, and delivery of informative and persuasive public speeches. Particular emphasis is on organizing and outlining, reasoning and arguing, and analyzing audiences and adapting to different audiences. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing CMST C200
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Essentials of Argumentation is the study of theory, practice, and criticism of argumentation, focusing on principles of effective argumentation, including the use of inductive and deductive logic, propositions, reasoning, evidence, and refutation. Students analyze, construct, and present written and oral arguments. The emphasis of the course is on critical thinking skills necessary for personal, professional, and academic success. Students will complete a minimum of 5,000 words of structured, academic writing. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. C-ID: COMM 120.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing CMST C220
- Communication Studies
- Communication Studies (CMST)
- Communication Studies 2.0, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
- Communication Studies, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
- Communication Studies, Associate of Arts Degree
- Option 1 - AA/AS Local General Education
- Option 2 - Transfer CSU General Education