2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog

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2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Speech Communication, BA (1506)

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 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

Total Major Requirements: 30