CMST 6995 03: Thesis

CMST 6995 - Thesis

Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 03, CRN 42275,

Credit hours: 3

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Public Instructor Information

Instructor Title: Mary Beth Earnheardt, Ph.D
Instructor Professional Qualifications:

Ph. D., Communication Studies, Kent State University ; M.S., Communication, Clarion University of Pennsylvania; B.S. Communication, Clarion University of Pennsylvania; B.A. Political Science, Clarion University of Pennsylvania

Instructor Office Location: Bliss 2000
Instructor Office Phone: Cell - 941-3631

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Course Description

6995. Thesis. Research study on an applied communication topic. Oral presentation required. Total of 6 s.h. required for the MA thesis option. For thesis option students only. Non-thesis option students should take CMST 6994: Capstone. Prereq.: Completion of the MA core courses.

Course Readings

Group Title Author ISBN
Optional APA Style Guide of Your Choice APA

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

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How to Succeed in This Course

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Attendance Expectations

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Late Work Submission Policy

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Additional Course Expectations

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Artificial Intelligence Policy Statement

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University Policies

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Schedule of Topics and Assignments

Week of Proposed Topic Due/To Prepare for Class
8/24 Topic
8/31 Reading List
9/7 Introduction Due
9/14 Annotated Bibliography
9/28 LIt Review Due
10/5 Methods Meeting
10/26 Methods Due
11/2 Intro and Lit Review Edits Due
11/9 Methods Edits Due
11/23 Intro, Lit Review and Methods Due
12/7 Final Meeting

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.