CMST& 220 - Public Speaking

Credits: 5
Develops students’ competency in planning, preparing, presenting, and evaluating basic speeches.
Course Outcomes:

Demonstrate the process of designing a successful oral presentation from outline to delivery
Utilize essential verbal and non-verbal skills to enhance the delivery of speeches
Recognize the causes of speech anxiety and formulate strategies to reduce and redirect it
Evaluate the role of supportive listening skills in effective communication
Identify and implement ethical public speaking skills

Last Updated:
03/20/2026
Course Topics:

Ethics of public speaking.
Analyzing the audience.
Selecting a topic and purpose.
Gathering materials.
Organizing the body of the speech.
Introduction and conclusion of the speech.
Verbal and nonverbal delivery skills.
Using visual aids.
Dealing with speech anxiety.

LEC Credits: 5
LEC hours per week: 5
Formerly: SPCH 101.
Course Attribute(s): Communication, PT Human Relations, PT Oral Communications, Transferable Elective
OEE Permitted: Yes
Grading Basis: Graded
Instructor/Department Consent Required: No Consent
CIP Code: 09.0101
Default Section Size/Cap: 26