Program Overview

Program Overview

Colorado State University Online offers a range of academic programs, including Bachelor's Degrees, Master's Degrees, Ph.D. & Doctoral Degrees, Grad Certificates, Courses, and Professional Education.

Academic Programs

• Bachelor's Degrees
• Master's Degrees
• Ph.D. & Doctoral Degrees
• Grad Certificates
  • Undergraduate Minors, Certificates, & Training
  • Professional Development & Training
• Courses
  • Credit Courses
  • Noncredit Courses
  • All-University Core Curriculum
  • Free Online Courses
  • Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
• Professional Education

Course Details

SPCM 349 - Freedom of Speech

Description

Historical and philosophical precedents to freedom of speech; development of free speech principles in the U.S.; ethical obligations of speakers.

Prerequisite

CO 150 (College Composition (GT-CO2)) or SPCM 100 (Communication and Popular Culture (GT-AH1)) or SPCM 130 (Relational and Organizational Communication (GT-SS3)) or SPCM 200 (Public Speaking) or SPCM 201 (History and Theory of Rhetoric (GT-AH3)); and sophomore standing.

Instructors

Beth Meyers-Bass

Elizabeth Meyers-Bass obtained her Master in Communication Studies at Colorado State University, as well as a master’s certificate in women’s studies. Her passion is teaching, and she incorporates real-world experience into the classroom.

Section 801 (Online)

Details

• Date: Aug 25 - Dec 14, 2025 (16 wks.)
• Time: Asynchronous
• Drop and withdrawal deadlines:
  • 100% tuition and fees refunded: September 10, 2025
  • 50% tuition refunded with 'W' grade: October 20, 2025
  • No tuition refunded and 'W' grade: November 14, 2025
• Instructors: Beth Meyers-Bass
• Tuition: $1,470 (subject to Board of Governors’ approval in early summer)

Accreditation and Quality

The Green Quality Course seal of approval is given to an undergraduate course that passes a rigorous review process to ensure accessibility and design standards are met through an internal Quality Matters (QM) review, which evaluates course design.