Speech Communication
The National Association of Colleges and Employers rated "oral communication" highest among attributes necessary in achieving professional success. More and more businesses and occupations prefer to hire employees who possess strong communication skills. There are opportunities for working in corporate training, consulting, marketing, sales, public relations, human resources, television, radio, telecommunications, and political campaigning. A strong background in communication is also looked upon favorably by four-year universities when evaluating applicants. In addition, effective communication skills can assist in individual development and enhancement of human relations.
Associate in Arts Degree
| FRESHMAN YEAR |
FALL |
SPRING |
| Communication Studies 1 (Fundamentals of Speech Communication) |
3 |
|
| Communication Studies 10 (Interpersonal Communication) |
3 |
|
| Communication Studies 2A (Oral Interpretation of Literature 1) |
|
3 |
| Communication Studies 46 (Argumentation and Debate) |
|
3 |
| SOPHOMORE YEAR |
FALL |
SPRING |
| Option* |
3 |
3 |
| TOTAL |
|
18 |
| General Education Courses |
|
|
| Total minimum units required |
|
60 |
*Option-choose six units from the following:
Mass Communications 44 (Radio and Television Announcing/Performance). . . 3 units
Communication Studies 2B (Oral Interpretation of
Literature II). . . 3 units
Communication Studies 3 (Group Communication). . . . . . . . 3 units
Communication Studies 5 (Readers' Theater). . . . . . . . . . . . 3 units
Communication Studies 11 (Intercultural Communication) . . 3 units
Communication Studies 30 (Elements of Speech). . . . . . . . . 3 units
Communication Studies 48 (Activities in Forensics). . . . . . . . 1-4 units
Theater Arts 25 (Fundamentals of Stage Speech) . . . . . . . . . . 3 units
The above listing is a suggested sequence only. Some courses may have
prerequisites. Students may take courses in any sequence except where a
prerequisite applies.
