Speech Communication - SPC4

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The Speech Communication Field of Study is designed to provide the appropriate curriculum for students transferring into a Bachelor of Arts program with a major in Speech Communications. The degree focuses on the scientific, humanistic, and critical study of human communication in a variety of formats, media, and contexts.

Major Courses (15 SCH)

Historical, theoretical, and/or analytical competency (9 SCH)

SPCH 1311 - Introduction to Speech Communication Credits: 3
SPCH 1318 - Interpersonal Communication Credits: 3
SPCH 2333 - Discussion and Small Group Communication Credits: 3 *

Writing/performance/production competency (6 SCH)

SPCH 1321 - Business and Professional Communication Credits: 3
SPCH 2335 - Argumentation and Debate Credits: 3 *

Core (42 SCH)

Core Curriculum Options

Oral Communication requirement

SPCH 1315Ω - Principles of Public Speaking Credits: 3

Elective (3 SCH)

Check with receiving university for transferability

Total Semester Credit Hours for the Speech Communication Field of Study = 60

*For class arrangements and availability, please contact the faculty representative.

Transfer students may be required to complete between 3 to 6 additional lower-division SCH in their major if the receiving institution has additional lower-division courses that are: (1) specific to any communication degree, (2) required of their native students, (3) needed for the successful completion of advanced coursework at that institution, and (4) not duplicative in content of any course in the applicable sub-area Field of Study Curriculum for Communication that the student already has completed.

Contact: Ray Whitlow at 281.425.6876, rwhitlow@lee.edu, for specific degree information.

♦ Core curriculum course.