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Speech Communication B.A.
The Speech Communication major prepares students for careers that demand good communication skills and theoretical understanding, such as social and human services, business, and law. It emphasizes basic communication theory and basic research methods as well as context-specific training. Supportive electives outside the department allow students to explore areas closely related to the field, such as public relations and business communication.
Core Requirements:
PSY 305 Statistics (4)
SPCM 100 Fundamentals of Public Speaking (2)
SPCM 110 Introduction to Speech Communication Theory and Practice (2)
SPCM 499 Senior Project (2-4)
A minimum of three of the following four:
SPCM 210 Interpersonal Communication (4)
SPCM 220 Intercultural Communication (4)
SPCM 240 Persuasion and Social Influence (4)
SPCM 250 Public Controversy and Criticism (4)
One of the following three:
PSY 390 Research Methods (4)
SPCM 410 Advanced Interpersonal and Family Communication (4)
SPCM 452 Rhetorical Criticism (4)
Electives:
8 semester hours from the following four:
SPCM 332 Interviewing Principles & Practices (4)
SPCM 350 Argumentation & Debate (1-8)
SPCM 410 Advanced Interpersonal and Family Communication (4)
SPCM 452 Rhetorical Criticism (4)
SPCM 490 Special Topics in Speech Communication (4)
8 unduplicated semester hours selected from the
four courses above or from the following :
ANTH 340 Language and Culture (4)
BUS 366 Professional Selling Skills (4)
HUM 302 Conflict Resolution & Nonviolence (3)
HUM 310 Peace Studies Colloquium (1)
JOUR 330 Theory and Practice of Public Relations (4)
JOUR 430 Public Relations Methods (4)
MGMT 300 Principles of Management (4)
MGMT 354 Oral Communication in Organizations (4)
MGMT 459 Organizational Behavior (4)
SOC 315 Race and Ethnicity (4)
Speech Communication Minor
Core Requirements:
SPCM 100 Fundamentals of Public Speaking (2)
SPCM 110 Introduction to Speech Communication Theory and Practice (2)
A minimum of one of the following four:
SPCM 210 Interpersonal Communication (4)
SPCM 220 Intercultural Communication (4)
SPCM 240 Persuasion and Social Influence (4)
SPCM 250 Public Controversy and Criticism (4)
Electives: 16 semester hours from the list of B.A., Speech Communication Electives with the restrictions as stated.
