CMST 6900 - Survey of Communication Graduate Studies
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 02, CRN 42496,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Jeffrey Tyus
Email: jltyus@ysu.edu
Course Description
6900. Survey of Communication Graduate Studies. Orientation to teaching, learning, and research in the communication discipline for new graduate students. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | By Degrees: Resilience, Relationships, and Success in Communication Graduate Studies. | Bach, B.W., Braithwaite, D., & Ganesh, S. | 9781793506764 |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/25 | Going over the Syllabus | ||
| 9/1 | Chapter 1 | Providing the Intellectual Tools: Getting to Know the Discipline of Communication | Quiz due Sept. 5 |
| 9/8 | Meet and Greet Event 5-7 PM | ||
| 9/15 | Chapter 2 & 3 | How Do You Find a Good Fit?: Applying to Ph.D. Programs Beyond Narratives of Success in the Pursuit of Graduate School | MEET IN CLASS Quiz due Sept. 19 |
| 9/22 | Position Paper 1 is due in Blackboard before class and a summary will be shared in class | ||
| 9/29 | Position Paper #1—if extra class is needed | ||
| 10/6 | Chapter 4 | Spanning the Abyss: Graduate Student Steps and Tasks | Quiz due Oct. 10 |
| 10/13 | Chapter 5 & 6 | Building Advisor/Advisee Relationships Planning and Carrying Out Research | Quiz due Oct. 17 |
| 10/20 | Chapter 7 | Finding Your Groove as a Writer | MEET IN CLASS Quiz due Oct. 24 |
| 10/27 | Position Paper 2 is due in Blackboard before class and a summary will be shared in class | ||
| 11/3 | Chapter 8 & 9 | Advice for Graduate Students Sharing Their Work Becoming and Growing as a Teacher | Quiz due Nov. 7 |
| 11/10 | Chapter 10 & 11 | Personal Resources for Graduate Students Navigating Roadblocks and Succeeding in Graduate School | Quiz due Nov. 14 |
| 11/17 | Chapter 12 | Graduate Life as a Collective Endeavor | MEET IN CLASS |
| 11/24 | No Class | Thanksgiving holiday week | |
| 12/1 | Chapter 13 & 14 | Academic Life After Graduate School Pursuing Careers Outside of the Academy for MA Graduates | MEET IN CLASS Quiz due Dec. 5 |
| 12/8 | Finals Week | Submit paper into Blackboard by Monday, Dec. 7th Present Final Paper Proposal in class on Dec. 8th |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.