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

Fall 2025 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
58549 CST 100-12 3
 M W F 
9:00 a.m.-9:50 a.m.
 2025-08-25 Main P
42758 CST 100-14 3
  Tu Th  
11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Main P
42587 CST 100-HY1 3
    Th  
9:30 a.m.-10:45 a.m.
 2025-08-25 Main HY
This is a hybrid class delivered partially in the classroom and partially on the web.
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/
This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method.
This course utilizes Open Educational Resources (OER). Materials for this class will be at low-cost or no cost to the student. Please check Canvas for required materials used in this course.
43175 CST 100-HY3 3
 M W   
12:00 p.m.-1:15 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Main HY
First seven-week course. August 25 to October 15.
This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method.
This is a hybrid class delivered partially in the classroom and partially on the web.
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/
This course utilizes Open Educational Resources (OER). Materials for this class will be at low-cost or no cost to the student. Please check Canvas for required materials used in this course.
43362 CST 100-HY4 3
 M W F 
11:00 a.m.-11:50 a.m.
 2025-10-22 Main HY
This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method.
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/
This is a hybrid class delivered partially in the classroom and partially on the web.
This course utilizes Open Educational Resources (OER). Materials for this class will be at low-cost or no cost to the student. Please check Canvas for required materials used in this course.
This is a second seven-week class. Begins October 22.
42150 CST 100-N1 3
  Tu    
5:30 p.m.-8:15 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Main P
42159 CST 100-V1 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-08-25 Virtual Distance Learning WW
This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method.
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/
This course utilizes Open Educational Resources (OER). Materials for this class will be at low-cost or no cost to the student. Please check Canvas for required materials used in this course.
42496 CST 100-V2 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-08-25 Virtual Distance Learning WW
This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method.
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/
This course utilizes Open Educational Resources (OER). Materials for this class will be at low-cost or no cost to the student. Please check Canvas for required materials used in this course.
42497 CST 100-V3 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-08-25 Virtual Distance Learning WW
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/
This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method.
This course utilizes Open Educational Resources (OER). Materials for this class will be at low-cost or no cost to the student. Please check Canvas for required materials used in this course.
43171 CST 100-V4 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-08-25 Virtual Distance Learning WW
This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method.
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/
This course utilizes Open Educational Resources (OER). Materials for this class will be at low-cost or no cost to the student. Please check Canvas for required materials used in this course.
43172 CST 100-V6 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-08-25 Virtual Distance Learning WW
First seven-week course. August 25 to October 15.
This course utilizes Open Educational Resources (OER). Materials for this class will be at low-cost or no cost to the student. Please check Canvas for required materials used in this course.
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/
This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method.
43173 CST 100-V7 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-08-25 Virtual Distance Learning WW
This course utilizes Open Educational Resources (OER). Materials for this class will be at low-cost or no cost to the student. Please check Canvas for required materials used in this course.
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/
First seven-week course. August 25 to October 15.
This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method.
43174 CST 100-V8 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-10-22 Virtual Distance Learning WW
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/
This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method.
This course utilizes Open Educational Resources (OER). Materials for this class will be at low-cost or no cost to the student. Please check Canvas for required materials used in this course.
Second seven-week course. October 24 to December 20.
43385 CST 100-V9 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-10-22 Virtual Distance Learning WW
Second seven-week class. Starts October 22.
This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method.
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/
This course utilizes Open Educational Resources (OER). Materials for this class will be at low-cost or no cost to the student. Please check Canvas for required materials used in this course.

Spring 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
67107 CST 100-12 3
 M W F 
9:00 a.m.-9:50 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Main P
67784 CST 100-13 3
 M W F 
10:00 a.m.-10:50 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Main P
67108 CST 100-15 3
  Tu Th  
11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Main P
67783 CST 100-HY1 3
    Th  
8:00 a.m.-9:15 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Main HY
This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method.
This is a hybrid class delivered partially in the classroom and partially on the web.
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/
This course utilizes Open Educational Resources (OER). Materials for this class will be at low-cost or no cost to the student. Please check Canvas for required materials used in this course.
66693 CST 100-HY2 3
    Th  
9:30 a.m.-10:45 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Main HY
This is a hybrid class delivered partially in the classroom and partially on the web.
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/
This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method.
This course utilizes Open Educational Resources (OER). Materials for this class will be at low-cost or no cost to the student. Please check Canvas for required materials used in this course.
67106 CST 100-HY3 3
 M W   
11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Main HY
This is a first seven-week class.
This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method.
This is a hybrid class delivered partially in the classroom and partially on the web.
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/
This course utilizes Open Educational Resources (OER). Materials for this class will be at low-cost or no cost to the student. Please check Canvas for required materials used in this course.
67673 CST 100-HY4 3
  Tu Th  
10:00 a.m.-11:15 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Main HY
First seven-week course.
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/
This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method.
This course utilizes Open Educational Resources (OER). Materials for this class will be at low-cost or no cost to the student. Please check Canvas for required materials used in this course.
This is a hybrid class delivered partially in the classroom and partially on the web.
76108 CST 100-HY5 3
 M W   
9:00 a.m.-10:15 a.m.
 2026-03-23 Main HY
This course utilizes Open Educational Resources (OER). Materials for this class will be at low-cost or no cost to the student. Please check Canvas for required materials used in this course.
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/
This is a hybrid class delivered partially in the classroom and partially on the web.
This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method.
This is a second seven-week class.
66712 CST 100-V1 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Virtual Distance Learning WW
This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method.
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/
This course utilizes Open Educational Resources (OER). Materials for this class will be at low-cost or no cost to the student. Please check Canvas for required materials used in this course.
66828 CST 100-V2 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Virtual Distance Learning WW
This course utilizes Open Educational Resources (OER). Materials for this class will be at low-cost or no cost to the student. Please check Canvas for required materials used in this course.
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/
This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method.
66802 CST 100-V3 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Virtual Distance Learning WW
This course utilizes Open Educational Resources (OER). Materials for this class will be at low-cost or no cost to the student. Please check Canvas for required materials used in this course.
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/
This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method.
67105 CST 100-V4 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Virtual Distance Learning WW
This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method.
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/
This course utilizes Open Educational Resources (OER). Materials for this class will be at low-cost or no cost to the student. Please check Canvas for required materials used in this course.
67667 CST 100-V5 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Virtual Distance Learning WW
This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method.
This course utilizes Open Educational Resources (OER). Materials for this class will be at low-cost or no cost to the student. Please check Canvas for required materials used in this course.
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/
First seven-week course.
67668 CST 100-V6 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Virtual Distance Learning WW
This course utilizes Open Educational Resources (OER). Materials for this class will be at low-cost or no cost to the student. Please check Canvas for required materials used in this course.
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/
This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method.
First seven-week course.
67669 CST 100-V7 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-03-23 Virtual Distance Learning WW
Second seven-week course.
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/
This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method.
This course utilizes Open Educational Resources (OER). Materials for this class will be at low-cost or no cost to the student. Please check Canvas for required materials used in this course.
67670 CST 100-V8 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-03-23 Virtual Distance Learning WW
This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method.
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/
Second seven-week course.
This course utilizes Open Educational Resources (OER). Materials for this class will be at low-cost or no cost to the student. Please check Canvas for required materials used in this course.

Summer 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
66178 CST 100-12 3
  Tu Th  
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
 2026-05-18 Main P
66043 CST 100-V1 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-05-18 Virtual Distance Learning WW
This course utilizes Open Educational Resources (OER). Materials for this class will be at low-cost or no cost to the student. Please check Canvas for required materials used in this course.
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/
This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method.
66044 CST 100-V2 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-05-18 Virtual Distance Learning WW
This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method.
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/
This course utilizes Open Educational Resources (OER). Materials for this class will be at low-cost or no cost to the student. Please check Canvas for required materials used in this course.
66179 CST 100-V3 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-06-29 Virtual Distance Learning WW
This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method.
This course utilizes Open Educational Resources (OER). Materials for this class will be at low-cost or no cost to the student. Please check Canvas for required materials used in this course.
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/
Second five-week class.6/27 to 8/1.
66128 CST 100-V5 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-06-15 Virtual Distance Learning WW
This course utilizes Open Educational Resources (OER). Materials for this class will be at low-cost or no cost to the student. Please check Canvas for required materials used in this course.
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/
This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method.
This is a seven-week class. Starts June 16.
66125 CST 100-V6 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-05-18 Virtual Distance Learning WW
This course utilizes Open Educational Resources (OER). Materials for this class will be at low-cost or no cost to the student. Please check Canvas for required materials used in this course.
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/
First five-week class. May 19 to June 26.
This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method.
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