SPEECH COMMUNICATION ARTS - PUBLIC RELATIONS
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.
Program advisor Professor Janet McKenney can be contacted at 586.445.7144 for program information.
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
(Minimum 64 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 |
| SPCH-1460 |
Introduction to Broadcasting |
|
X |
|
|
3.0 |
| SPCH-2110 |
Persuasion |
|
|
X |
|
3.0 |
| SPCH-2600 |
Public Relations Communication |
|
|
X |
|
4.0 |
| JOUR-1100 |
Writing News for Publication |
|
|
X |
|
3.0 |
| POLS-1101 |
Politics in Film, Music & Art - Contemporary Political Issues |
|
|
X |
|
3.0 |
| AND |
either MKTG-1010 or MGMT-1010 |
| MKTG-1010 |
Principles of Marketing |
|
|
X |
|
3.0 |
| OR |
|
| MGMT-1010 |
Principles of Management |
|
|
X |
|
3.0 |
| AND |
either BCOM-2050 or BCOM-2070 |
| BCOM-2050 |
Business Communications |
|
|
|
X |
4.0 |
| OR |
|
| BCOM-2070 |
Technical Business Communications & Project Management |
|
|
|
X |
3.0 |
| AND |
|
| SPCH-2700 |
Change, Conflict, & Crisis Communication |
|
|
|
X |
4.0 |
| |
26.0-27.0 |
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 POLS-1101.
Students planning to transfer for bachelor's degree completion should consult with an academic advisor or counselor when selecting courses.
C. Elective Courses ...................................................................... 1-2 sem hrs
D. Certificate Option
Certificate in Speech Communication Arts - Public Relations
| 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 |
| SPCH-1460 |
Introduction to Broadcasting |
|
X |
|
|
3.0 |
| SPCH-2110 |
Persuasion |
|
|
X |
|
3.0 |
| SPCH-2600 |
Public Relations Communication |
|
|
X |
|
4.0 |
| JOUR-1100 |
Writing News for Publication |
|
|
X |
|
3.0 |
| POLS-1101 |
Politics in Film, Music & Art - Contemporary Political Issues |
|
|
X |
|
3.0 |
| AND |
either MKTG-1010 or MGMT-1010 |
| MKTG-1010 |
Principles of Marketing |
|
|
X |
|
3.0 |
| OR |
|
| MGMT-1010 |
Principles of Management |
|
|
X |
|
3.0 |
| AND |
either BCOM-2050 or BCOM-2070 |
| BCOM-2050 |
Business Communications |
|
|
|
X |
4.0 |
| OR |
|
| BCOM-2070 |
Technical Business Communications & Project Management |
|
|
|
X |
3.0 |
| AND |
|
| SPCH-2700 |
Change, Conflict, & Crisis Communication |
|
|
|
X |
4.0 |
| |
26.0-27.0 |
| |
49.0-50.0 |
Gainful Employment Program Disclosure