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 eight Career Preparation and Related Courses. They then select one of four tracks to specialize in: Intercultural/Interpersonal, Mass Media, Presentation, or Public Relations.
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 |
|
|
|
3.0 |
| SPCH-1100 |
Interpersonal Communication |
X |
|
|
|
3.0 |
| SPCH-1400 |
Mass Media Communication in a Global Culture |
X |
|
|
|
3.0 |
| SPCH-1200 |
Group Discussion & Leadership |
|
X |
|
|
3.0 |
| SPCH-1300 |
Voice & Speech Improvement Communication |
|
X |
|
|
3.0 |
| SPCH-2300 |
Intercultural Communication |
|
|
X |
|
4.0 |
| SPCH-2500 |
Argumentation & Debate |
|
|
|
X |
3.0 |
| SPCH-2850 |
Speech Communication Capstone Course |
|
|
|
X |
1.0 |
| |
23.0 |
| AND |
| Course |
Course Title |
Suggested
Sequence |
Sem
Hrs |
| POLS-1000 |
Introduction to American Politics |
X |
|
|
|
4.0 |
| PSYC-1010 |
Introductory Psychology |
X |
|
|
|
4.0 |
| BUSN-2100 |
International Business |
X |
X |
|
|
3.0 |
| POLS-1600 |
International Politics |
|
X |
X |
|
3.0 |
| SPCH-1800 |
Broadcast Video |
|
|
X |
|
4.0 |
| SPCH-2110 |
Persuasion |
|
|
X |
|
3.0 |
| SPCH-2600 |
Public Relations Communication |
|
|
X |
X |
4.0 |
| SPCH-2700 |
Change, Conflict, & Crisis Communication |
|
|
|
X |
4.0 |
| GEOG-2000 |
World Regional Geography |
|
|
|
X |
4.0 |
| |
33.0 |
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 |
|
|
|
3.0 |
| SPCH-1100 |
Interpersonal Communication |
X |
|
|
|
3.0 |
| SPCH-1400 |
Mass Media Communication in a Global Culture |
X |
|
|
|
3.0 |
| SPCH-1200 |
Group Discussion & Leadership |
|
X |
|
|
3.0 |
| SPCH-1300 |
Voice & Speech Improvement Communication |
|
X |
|
|
3.0 |
| SPCH-2300 |
Intercultural Communication |
|
|
X |
|
4.0 |
| SPCH-2500 |
Argumentation & Debate |
|
|
|
X |
3.0 |
| SPCH-2850 |
Speech Communication Capstone Course |
|
|
|
X |
1.0 |
| |
23.0 |
| AND |
| Course |
Course Title |
Suggested
Sequence |
Sem
Hrs |
| POLS-1000 |
Introduction to American Politics |
X |
|
|
|
4.0 |
| PSYC-1010 |
Introductory Psychology |
X |
|
|
|
4.0 |
| BUSN-2100 |
International Business |
X |
X |
|
|
3.0 |
| POLS-1600 |
International Politics |
|
X |
X |
|
3.0 |
| SPCH-1800 |
Broadcast Video |
|
|
X |
|
4.0 |
| SPCH-2110 |
Persuasion |
|
|
X |
|
3.0 |
| SPCH-2600 |
Public Relations Communication |
|
|
X |
X |
4.0 |
| SPCH-2700 |
Change, Conflict, & Crisis Communication |
|
|
|
X |
4.0 |
| GEOG-2000 |
World Regional Geography |
|
|
|
X |
4.0 |
| |
33.0 |
| |
56.0 |
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