Speech Communication, BA (1506)

Overview

College Core	46 - 50 credits
Major Prerequisite	3 credits
Major Requirements (Total)	30 credits
Major Required Credits	18 Credits
Major Elective Credits	12 Credits
Liberal Arts Electives	3 credits
Open Electives	34-38 credits
TOTAL	120 credits

Major Prerequisites

SCS 101 - Introduction to Oral Communication Credits: 3

Major Requirements

Students who choose to major in Speech Communication must complete the six required courses and four elective courses from those offered by the department.

Required Courses (18 credits)

SCS 205 - Interpersonal Speech Communication Credits: 3
SCS 209 - Business and Professional Speaking Credits: 3
SCS 220 - Intercultural Communication Credits: 3 *
SCS 360 - Human Communication Theories Credits: 3 *
SCS 370 - Small Group Communication Credits: 3
SCS 401 - Internship in Speech Communication Credits: 3 *

Capstone

*Capstone Requirements: The Department has designated these courses as capstone requirements.

Elective Courses (12 credits)

SCS 221 - Gender Differences in Human Communication Credits: 3
SCS 225 - Public Speaking Credits: 3
SCS 302 - Vocal Skills for Communication Credits: 3
SCS 320 - Argumentation and Debate Credits: 3
SCS 323 - Persuasion Credits: 3
SCS 330 - Communication, Technology, and Society Credits: 3
SCS 332 - Problems in Media Communication Credits: 3
SCS 375 - Interviewing Credits: 3
SCS 380 - Communication Problems in the Aging Credits: 3
SCS 415 - Special Topics in Speech Communication Studies Credits: 3