Principles of Public Speaking - CST 100 at Northern Virginia Community College


         
 
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CST 100 - Principles of Public Speaking
Applies theory and principles of public address with an emphasis on preparation and on the extemporaneous method of delivery. The assignments in the course require college-level reading and analysis of scholarly studies and coherent communication through written reports, including the production of at least one APA/MLA-formatted individual writing assignment. This is a UCGS transfer course.
Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
3 credits

Schedule at Northern Virginia Community College

Spring 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
73332 CST 100-001A 3
 M W   
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Alexandria P
56212 CST 100-001N 3
 M W   
8:00 a.m.-9:20 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
56341 CST 100-001W 3
 M W   
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Woodbridge P
Fifteen Week
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
55150 CST 100-002M 3
 M W   
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Manassas P
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule
56213 CST 100-002N 3
 M W   
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
56342 CST 100-002W 3
 M W   
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Woodbridge P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
Fifteen Week
73335 CST 100-003A 3
 M     
6:00 p.m.-8:55 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
54473 CST 100-003L 3
 M W   
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Loudoun P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
55151 CST 100-003M 3
    Th  
6:30 p.m.-9:25 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the days and times listed on your class schedule. Your instructor will facilitate live online lectures and discussions. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.
56215 CST 100-003N 3
  Tu Th  
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
Honors Option
54470 CST 100-004L 3
  Tu Th  
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Loudoun P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
82923 CST 100-005A 3
    Th  
6:30 p.m.-9:25 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
56217 CST 100-005N 3
  Tu Th  
12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
54471 CST 100-01YL 3
  Tu    
2:20 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Loudoun HY
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
58643 CST 100-01YM 3
   W   
8:00 a.m.-9:20 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Manassas HY
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
54472 CST 100-02YL 3
 M     
8:00 a.m.-9:20 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Loudoun HY
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
56343 CST 100-03YW 3
   W   
12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Woodbridge HY
Hybrid Course
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Fifteen Week
73338 CST 100-040A 3
  Tu Th  
3:00 p.m.-4:45 p.m.
 2026-02-03 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Thirteen Week
Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the day(s) and time listed on the class schedule. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.
73339 CST 100-041A 3
   W   
6:30 p.m.-9:25 p.m.
 2026-02-03 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the day(s) and time listed on the class schedule. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.
Thirteen Week
54474 CST 100-041L 3
   W   
6:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
 2026-02-03 Loudoun P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
Thirteen Week
56350 CST 100-041W 3
  Tu Th  
11:10 a.m.-12:55 p.m.
 2026-02-03 Woodbridge P
Thirteen Week
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
56347 CST 100-042W 3
  Tu Th  
2:20 p.m.-4:05 p.m.
 2026-02-03 Woodbridge P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
Thirteen Week
55152 CST 100-04YM 3
  Tu    
7:00 p.m.-8:20 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Manassas HY
Hybrid Course
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
56216 CST 100-04YN 3
   W   
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Annandale HY
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
72327 CST 100-05YM 3
 M     
4:00 p.m.-5:20 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Manassas HY
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
56348 CST 100-05YW 3
    Th  
7:00 p.m.-8:20 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Woodbridge HY
Fifteen Week
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
56219 CST 100-060N 3
  Tu Th  
2:20 p.m.-5:15 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Annandale P
1st 7 Week
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
72337 CST 100-06YM 3
 M     
8:00 a.m.-9:20 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Manassas HY
Hybrid Course
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
56240 CST 100-06YN 3
   W   
12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Annandale HY
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
59120 CST 100-06YW 3
   W   
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Woodbridge HY
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Fifteen Week
Hybrid Course
73340 CST 100-080A 3
 M W   
2:20 p.m.-5:15 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Alexandria P
1st 7 Week
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
54475 CST 100-40YL 3
  Tu Th  
8:00 a.m.-8:50 a.m.
 2026-02-03 Loudoun HY
Hybrid Course
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Thirteen Week
59119 CST 100-40YW 3
 M     
7:00 p.m.-8:45 p.m.
 2026-02-03 Woodbridge HY
Hybrid Course
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Thirteen Week
55154 CST 100-60YM 3
     F 
8:00 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom on the days and times listed on your class schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, on your own time (following the course syllabus and due dates) via CANVAS. All students are expected to attend class virtually on the days and times listed on your schedule. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
58574 CST 100-61YN 3
  Tu Th  
6:30 p.m.-9:25 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Annandale HY
Hybrid Course
1st 7 Week
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
54477 CST 100-80YL 3
    Th  
6:30 p.m.-9:25 p.m.
 2026-03-24 Loudoun HY
Hybrid Course
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
2nd 7 Week
56355 CST 100-80YW 3
 M     
6:30 p.m.-9:25 p.m.
 2026-03-24 Ft. Belvoir Education Ctr HY
Hybrid Course
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
2nd 7 Week
This class will meet at the Fort Belvoir Army Base, 9625 Belvoir Road, Building #1017, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060. For base access, call NOVA's Fort Belvoir office at 703-360-8524 or email ajames@nvcc.edu.
78880 CST 100-81YW 3
 M W   
6:00 p.m.-7:20 p.m.
 2026-03-24 Woodbridge HY
Hybrid Course
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
2nd 7 Week
59414 CST 100-E05W 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Virtual and NOL WW
15-week Online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. Assignment due dates can be found in the syllabus. Requires attending a series of online class meetings, including an Orientation meeting in the first week. Check VCCS student e-mail account and Canvas course site prior to the course start date for details regarding the course and the meeting schedule. Starts January 20.
54440 CST 100-E06A 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Virtual and NOL WW
Online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. Assignment due dates can be found in the syllabus. Requires attending a series of online classes, including an Orientation meeting in the first week. Check VCCS student e-mail account and Canvas course site prior to the course start date for details regarding the course and the meeting schedule. Starts January 20.
54441 CST 100-E07N 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Virtual and NOL WW
Online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. Assignment due dates can be found in the syllabus. Requires attending a series of online classes, including an Orientation meeting in the first week. Check VCCS student e-mail account and Canvas course site prior to the course start date for details regarding the course and the meeting schedule. Starts January 20.
54442 CST 100-E40L 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Virtual and NOL WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. Assignment due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 1st 7-week course. Requires attending a series of online classes, including an Orientation meeting in the first week. Check VCCS student e-mail account and Canvas course site prior to the course start date for details regarding the course and the meeting schedule. Starts January 20.
59415 CST 100-E41W 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Virtual and NOL WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. Assignment due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 1st 7-week course. Requires attending a series of online classes, including an Orientation meeting in the first week. Check VCCS student e-mail account and Canvas course site prior to the course start date for details regarding the course and the meeting schedule. Starts January 20.
54151 CST 100-E55L 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-02-09 Virtual and NOL WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. Assignment due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 2nd 7-week course. Requires attending a series of online classes, including an Orientation meeting in the first week. Check VCCS student e-mail account and Canvas course site prior to the course start date for details regarding the course and the meeting schedule. Starts February 9.
55864 CST 100-E56M 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-02-09 Virtual and NOL WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. Assignment due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 2nd 7-week course. Requires attending a series of online classes, including an Orientation meeting in the first week. Check VCCS student e-mail account and Canvas course site prior to the course start date for details regarding the course and the meeting schedule. Starts February 9.
55865 CST 100-E60L 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-02-17 Virtual and NOL WW
3rd twelve-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. Assignment due dates can be found in the syllabus. Requires attending a series of online classes, including an Orientation meeting in the first week. Check VCCS student e-mail account and Canvas course site prior to the course start date for details regarding the course and the meeting schedule. Starts February 17.
59417 CST 100-E61M 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-02-17 Virtual and NOL WW
3rd twelve-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. Assignment due dates can be found in the syllabus. Requires attending a series of online classes, including an Orientation meeting in the first week. Check VCCS student e-mail account and Canvas course site prior to the course start date for details regarding the course and the meeting schedule. Starts February 17.
56102 CST 100-E62N 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-02-17 Virtual and NOL WW
3rd twelve-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. Assignment due dates can be found in the syllabus. Requires attending a series of online classes, including an Orientation meeting in the first week. Check VCCS student e-mail account and Canvas course site prior to the course start date for details regarding the course and the meeting schedule. Starts February 17.
86524 CST 100-E63A 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-02-17 Virtual and NOL WW
3rd twelve-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. Assignment due dates can be found in the syllabus. Requires attending a series of online classes, including an Orientation meeting in the first week. Check VCCS student e-mail account and Canvas course site prior to the course start date for details regarding the course and the meeting schedule. Starts February 17.
54275 CST 100-E70N 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-03-02 Virtual and NOL WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. Assignment due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 3rd 7-week course. Requires attending a series of online classes, including an Orientation meeting in the first week. Check VCCS student e-mail account and Canvas course site prior to the course start date for details regarding the course and the meeting schedule. Starts March 2.
54651 CST 100-E80N 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-03-24 Virtual and NOL WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. Assignment due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 4th 7-week course. Requires attending a series of online classes, including an Orientation meeting in the first week. Check VCCS student e-mail account and Canvas course site prior to the course start date for details regarding the course and the meeting schedule. Starts March 24.
54652 CST 100-E81N 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-03-24 Virtual and NOL WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. Assignment due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 4th 7-week course. Requires attending a series of online classes, including an Orientation meeting in the first week. Check VCCS student e-mail account and Canvas course site prior to the course start date for details regarding the course and the meeting schedule. Starts March 24.
78108 CST 100-E82L 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-03-24 Virtual and NOL WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. Assignment due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 4th 7-week course. Requires attending a series of online classes, including an Orientation meeting in the first week. Check VCCS student e-mail account and Canvas course site prior to the course start date for details regarding the course and the meeting schedule. Starts March 24.
59416 CST 100-E83A 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-03-24 Virtual and NOL WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. Assignment due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 4th 7-week course. Requires attending a series of online classes, including an Orientation meeting in the first week. Check VCCS student e-mail account and Canvas course site prior to the course start date for details regarding the course and the meeting schedule. Starts March 24.
78084 CST 100-E84A 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-03-24 Virtual and NOL WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. Assignment due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 4th 7-week course. Requires attending a series of online classes, including an Orientation meeting in the first week. Check VCCS student e-mail account and Canvas course site prior to the course start date for details regarding the course and the meeting schedule. Starts March 24.
87397 CST 100-E85W 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-03-24 Virtual and NOL WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. Assignment due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 4th 7-week course. Requires attending a series of online classes, including an Orientation meeting in the first week. Check VCCS student e-mail account and Canvas course site prior to the course start date for details regarding the course and the meeting schedule. Starts March 24.
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