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Oct 23, 2026
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CMST 2251 - Small Group Communication
Credits: 3
Catalog Description
Students in this course will learn the necessary skills to lead, participate, and follow effectively in community and workplace group settings. Students will apply small group communication theory in small, task-oriented groups and develop presentation skills to demonstrate the understanding of what it means to be an effective group member. Students will also learn how and why groups form and function, how norms and roles evolve within groups, procedures for planning and conducting meetings, problem-solving and decision-making approaches, and leadership styles and theories.
Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) Goal Area(s) fulfilled: Goal 01C: Communication, Goal 02: Critical Thinking
Additional fee to student: No
Learner Outcomes
- Describe the parts of the communication model and how group dynamics may impact each part.
- Implement appropriate public presentation skills, both individually and as a group, in a small group presentation.
- Develop skill sets in applying principles and practices of small group communication.
- Develop skills in applying verbal communication, nonverbal communication, listening, and perceptual skills to enhance small group interactions.
- Explain how culturally diverse groups can impact and enrich a group experience.
- Develop skill sets in group problem solving and decision making to achieve desired goals.
- Analyze group roles, norms, and goals in group formation and development.
- Demonstrate critical-thinking and evaluative skills.
- Identify and understand the value of group conflict and apply various methods for managing that conflict.
Major Areas of Course Content
- Small group communication theory
- Group roles and norms
- Communication skills in groups
- Group formation and development
- Functions of groups
- Group presentation skills
- Planning and conducting meetings
- Leadership
- Managing conflicts productively
Credit for Prior Learning Options
No credit for prior learning option is available for this course.
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