Speech Communication Minor

The study of oral communication benefits students majoring in all fields, particularly those students interested in pursuing careers in business, law, media, politics, education and service professions.

The minor consists of a total of 15 credits hours (5 courses). One course is required:

SPC 101A Oral Communication: Personal and Professional or
SPC 101B Oral Communication for Business or
SPC 101S Oral Communication for Civic Engagement & Social Justice or
SPC 101E ESL Oral Communication: Personal & Professional or
SPC 102H Public Speaking-Honors

Choose one of the following:

SPC 202 Interpersonal Communication
or
SPC 207 Voice and Professional Speech

The remaining three courses can be selected from the following electives:

SPC 209N Argumentation and Debate
SPC 215 Intercultural Communication
SPC 204 Group Communication and Team Building
SPC 211 Oral Presentation of Literature
SPC 213 Language of Leaders
SPC 301N Communication and Conflict Resolution
SPC 501 Directed Study in Speech Communication