Speech Communication

Speech Communication

The basic philosophy of speech is rooted in the function of
effective oral communication in our society. As a field of study, it is
concerned with the development of effective interpersonal, group
facilitation, and public speaking skills.

Courses in speech are offered to provide instruction to students
who are: 1.) preparing for careers in the communication
fields; 2.) preparing to teach; 3.) seeking to satisfy the General
Education requirement for a course in oral communications;
and/or 4.) pursuing the study of communications for personal
enrichment.

The following curriculum prepares students for transfer to
a university for completion of a baccalaureate degree in speech
communication. The curriculum meets all requirements of the
Associate of Arts degree.

Program advisors are Natalie Bryant, assistant professor of
speech communication, Julie Gerstenberger, associate professor
of speech communication, and Janna Holt-Day, assistant
professor of speech communication.

Associate of Arts Degree

FIRST SEMESTER*
ENGL 1301 Composition I ...............................................3
HIST 1301 History of U.S. to 1876 ..................................3
Lab Science** ...................................................................4
Physical Education Activity ............................................1
Speech Communication** ...............................................3
Total Semester Hours ............................14

SECOND SEMESTER
ENGL 1302 Composition II .............................................3
HIST 1302 History of U.S. since 1876 .............................3
Lab Science** ...................................................................4
MATH 1332 College Mathematics*** ..............................3
Physical Education Activity .............................................1
Speech Communication** ...............................................3
Total Semester Hours ............................17

THIRD SEMESTER
Sophomore English** ......................................................3
GOVT 2301 American Govt., Organization ....................3
PSYC 2301 General Psychology ......................................3
Speech Communication** ...............................................3
Electives** ........................................................................6
Total Semester Hours ............................18

FOURTH SEMESTER
Sophomore English** ......................................................3
GOVT 2302 American Govt., Functions ..........................3
SOCI 1301 Introduction to Sociology .............................3
Speech Communication** ...............................................3
Computer Elective** ........................................................3
Visual or Performing Arts** ............................................3
Total Semester Hours ............................18

* Although not a requirement for this degree, students
are strongly encouraged to take HUDV 1100 during the
first semester of enrollment.
** Consult faculty advisor for proper choice of courses.
*** MATH 1314 shall be taken for teacher certification in
place of MATH 1332