Mr. Casey Chilton
B. S., Speech Communication, Lamar University, 2000
M. A., Communication Studies, Texas State University-San Marcos, 2003
Office Location: Centennial Hall 306D
Office Phone: 512-245-1366
About Mr. Chilton
Mr. Chilton is currently a Lecturer and Director of the Communication Lab at Texas State University-San Marcos. He has formerly served the College of Education as the Coordinator of Advising Services and served in an adjunct instructor capacity at Austin Community College. Mr. Chilton teaches courses in Interpersonal Communication, Small Group Communication, Communication Research Methods & Theory, and Fundamentals of Human Communication.
Mr. Chilton’s academic interests include nonverbal communication, interpersonal communication, instructional communication and assessment. He has also earned certifications in Alternate Dispute Resolution and Corporate Communication & Training. Prior to coming to Texas State, Mr. Chilton taught Speech, Drama and Journalism at Stephen F. Austin High School. There, he directed the One-Act Play, served as Yearbook coordinator, created video projects, and directed other UIL activities.
Sample of Courses Taught
COMM 1310 Fundamentals of Human Communication
A first course in Communication Studies. Study aims at understanding fundamentals of oral communication, and how they are integrated into interpersonal, small group, and presentational speaking contexts.
COMM 2315 Interpersonal Communication
An introduction to material exploring face-to-face communication and relational development. Emphasis on conceptual foundations, personal growth and skill enhancement.
COMM 2330 Small Group Communication
A study of communication in the small group, including analysis of the influence of group structure, teambuilding, norms, roles, leadership and climate on group process. Special emphasis on problem- solving discussion. Prerequisite: COMM 1310.
COMM 3301 Communication Research Methods & Theory
An analysis of communication as a behavioral science with emphasis on quantitative research. Focuses on the student as a consumer of communication research. Explores the interdisciplinary nature of human communication as well as the resulting theory and principles. Prerequisite: 6 hours COMM.
Mr. Chilton is currently a Lecturer and Director of the Communication Lab at Texas State University-San Marcos. He has formerly served the College of Education as the Coordinator of Advising Services and served in an adjunct instructor capacity at Austin Community College. Mr. Chilton teaches courses in Interpersonal Communication, Small Group Communication, Communication Research Methods & Theory, and Fundamentals of Human Communication.
Mr. Chilton’s academic interests include nonverbal communication, interpersonal communication, instructional communication and assessment. He has also earned certifications in Alternate Dispute Resolution and Corporate Communication & Training. Prior to coming to Texas State, Mr. Chilton taught Speech, Drama and Journalism at Stephen F. Austin High School. There, he directed the One-Act Play, served as Yearbook coordinator, created video projects, and directed other UIL activities.
Sample of Courses Taught
COMM 1310 Fundamentals of Human Communication
A first course in Communication Studies. Study aims at understanding fundamentals of oral communication, and how they are integrated into interpersonal, small group, and presentational speaking contexts.
COMM 2315 Interpersonal Communication
An introduction to material exploring face-to-face communication and relational development. Emphasis on conceptual foundations, personal growth and skill enhancement.
COMM 2330 Small Group Communication
A study of communication in the small group, including analysis of the influence of group structure, teambuilding, norms, roles, leadership and climate on group process. Special emphasis on problem- solving discussion. Prerequisite: COMM 1310.
COMM 3301 Communication Research Methods & Theory
An analysis of communication as a behavioral science with emphasis on quantitative research. Focuses on the student as a consumer of communication research. Explores the interdisciplinary nature of human communication as well as the resulting theory and principles. Prerequisite: 6 hours COMM.