Speech Communication Minor (M)
The skills learned here strengthen your ability to share ideas, speak with poise and inspire others to think deeply about your message. The Speech Communications Minor will help you understand the process of public speaking, turning ideas into advanced communications. Quality interactions and clear interpersonal communication is fundamental for living in harmony and working well with others. You will learn how to apply practical skills and understand group dynamics, whether addressing a small or large audience. The courses you will take will also strengthen your cross-cultural communication effectiveness.
The Speech Communication Minor is available with multiple School of Education majors including the Early Childhood Education and Elementary/Middle-School Education Major. You can expect to gather information, organize, style and practice exercises from informal to formal speeches. You will learn deep listening, how to conduct accurate research and use visual aids. It is licensable (1320) in the Elementary/Middle-School Education Major. The Speech Communication Minor includes 18 credits.
Speech Communication Minor
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
ED 208 | Xtracurric Act Fine Art | 3 |
ENG 102 | Elements of English Grammar | 3 |
or ENG 305 | English Grammar and Usage | |
COMM 205 | Advanced Public Speaking | 3 |
BCOM 300 | Group Dynamics | 3 |
COMM 460 | Cross-Cultural Communication | 3 |
Electives (choose from the following) | 3 | |
Business Writing | ||
Organizational Comm | ||
Conflict Management | ||
Intro To Mass Communication | ||
Servant Leadership | ||
Teaching Writing 1 | ||
Advanced Writing | ||
Creative Writing | ||
History of the English Language | ||
Sign Language I | ||
Acting I: Intro to Acting | ||
or other approved course | ||
Total Hours | 18 |