CMST 6994 03: Capstone < Youngstown State University

CMST 6994 - Capstone

Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 03, CRN 42274,
Credit hours: 3

Course Meeting Times

Instructor

Jeffrey Tyus

Public Instructor Information

Professor: Dr. Jeff Tyus

Professional Qualifications:
Ph. D., Interpersonal Communication, The Ohio University, 1999
Master’s, Telecommunication, The Ohio University, 1995
Bachelor’s, Telecommunication, The Ohio University, 1993

Office: 2015 Bliss Hall

Phone: 330-941-1856

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

https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/index.html

Recommended APA 7th Edition style guide.

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
8/24		Meet with professor to discuss potential options for your Capstone
12/7		Capstone paper/project and presentation due

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 03: Capstone