CMST 6994 02: Capstone < Youngstown State University

CMST 6994 - Capstone

Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 02, CRN 41625,
Credit hours: 3

Course Meeting Times

Instructor

Rebecca Curnalia

Public Instructor Information

Instructor Title: Rebecca M. L. Curnalia, Ph.D
Instructor Professional Qualifications:

PhD Kent State University in Communication Studies, specialization in media effects and persuasion, commenced 2007
MA Northern Illinois University in Communication, specialization in communication theory, commenced 2003
BA Olivet College in Communication, specialization in journalism, commenced 2001

Distinguished Professor since 2020.

Instructor Office Location: Bliss 2013
Instructor Office Phone: Cell - (330)475-9295

Private Instructor Information

Course Description

6994. Capstone. Applied research paper on a communication topic. Oral presentation required. For non-thesis option students only. Thesis option students should take CMST 6995: Thesis. Prereq.: Completion of the MA core courses. 3 s.h.

Course Readings

Group	Title	Author	ISBN
Optional	Any APA Writing Guide	APA

The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.

Additional Course Materials

Course Learning Outcomes/Objectives/Goals

How to Succeed in This Course

Attendance Expectations

Late Work Submission Policy

Additional Course Expectations

Artificial Intelligence Policy Statement

Assignments/Assessments

Grading and Grading Scale

University Policies

Schedule of Topics and Assignments

Week of	Proposed Topic	Due/To Prepare for Class
8/31		Proposal
11/16		First Draft
11/23		Second Draft
11/30		Presentation

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.

CMST 6994 02: Capstone