SPEECH COMMUNICATION ARTS

 

SPEECH COMMUNICATION ARTS - INTERCULTURAL/INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION
South Campus

The Speech Communication Arts program prepares students either to transfer to a four-year institution or to assume entry-level positions in communication and related fields. Students complete Arts and Sciences requirements and seven Career Preparation and Related Courses. They then select one of four tracks to specialize in: Public Relations, Mass Media, Presentation, or Intercultural/Interpersonal.

Program advisor Professor Janet McKenney can be contacted at 586.445.7144 for program information.

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
(Minimum 70 Semester Hours)

A. Career Preparation and Related Courses

Course Course Title Suggested Sequence Sem Hrs
SPCH-1060 Speech Communication X . . . 3
SPCH-1100 Interpersonal Communication X . . . 3
SPCH-1400 Mass Media Communication in a Global Culture X . . . 3
SPCH-1200 Group Discussion & Leadership . X . . 3
SPCH-1300 Voice & Speech Improvement Communication . X . . 3
SPCH-2300 Intercultural Communication . . X . 4
SPCH-2500 Argumentation & Debate . . . X 3
SPCH-2850 Speech Communication Capstone Course . . . X 1
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AND
Course Course Title Suggested Sequence Sem Hrs
POLS-1000 Introduction to American Politics X . . . 4
PSYC-1010 Introductory Psychology X . . . 4
BUSN-2100 International Business X X . . 3
POLS-1600 International Politics . X X . 3
SPCH-1800 Broadcast Video . . X . 4
SPCH-2110 Persuasion . . X . 3
SPCH-2600 Public Relations Communication . . X X 4
SPCH-2700 Change, Conflict, & Crisis Communication . . . X 4
GEOG-2000 World Regional Geography . . . X 4
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B. Arts and Sciences Component ..................................................... minimum sem hrs 18

Students should plan Arts and Sciences courses with a counselor, academic advisor, or program advisor.

  • Group I.B. requirement is met by successfully completing any SPCH course.
  • Group III requirement is met by successfully completing GEOG-2000, POLS-1000, POLS-1600, or PSYC-1010.

Students planning to transfer for bachelor's degree completion should consult with an academic advisor or counselor when selecting courses.

C. Elective Courses ...................................................................................... none required

D. Certificate Option

Certificate in Speech Communication Arts - Intercultural/Interpersonal Communication

Course Course Title Suggested Sequence Sem Hrs
SPCH-1060 Speech Communication X . . . 3
SPCH-1100 Interpersonal Communication X . . . 3
SPCH-1400 Mass Media Communication in a Global Culture X . . . 3
SPCH-1200 Group Discussion & Leadership . X . . 3
SPCH-1300 Voice & Speech Improvement Communication . X . . 3
SPCH-2300 Intercultural Communication . . X . 4
SPCH-2500 Argumentation & Debate . . . X 3
SPCH-2850 Speech Communication Capstone Course . . . X 1
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AND
Course Course Title Suggested Sequence Sem Hrs
POLS-1000 Introduction to American Politics X . . . 4
PSYC-1010 Introductory Psychology X . . . 4
BUSN-2100 International Business X X . . 3
POLS-1600 International Politics . X X . 3
SPCH-1800 Broadcast Video . . X . 4
SPCH-2110 Persuasion . . X . 3
SPCH-2600 Public Relations Communication . . X X 4
SPCH-2700 Change, Conflict, & Crisis Communication . . . X 4
GEOG-2000 World Regional Geography . . . X 4
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