SPEECH COMMUNICATION ARTS - MASS MEDIA
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 67 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-1700 |
Broadcast Television |
|
X |
|
|
4.0 |
| ELEC-1250 |
Introduction to Audio & Video Technology |
|
X |
X |
|
2.0 |
| SPCH-1480 |
Broadcast Announcing |
|
|
X |
|
3.0 |
| SPCH-1800 |
Broadcast Video |
|
|
X |
|
4.0 |
| POLS-1101 |
Politics in Film, Music & Art - Contemporary Political Issues |
|
|
X |
|
3.0 |
| MACA-1410 |
Television/Video Studio Production |
|
|
X |
X |
4.0 |
| SPCH-2800 |
Interpretative Performance Communication |
|
|
|
X |
4.0 |
| SPCH-1490 |
Broadcast Radio |
|
|
|
X |
2.0 |
| HUMN-1460 |
The Film As Art |
|
|
|
X |
3.0 |
| |
32.0 |
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.
- Group IV requirement is met by successfully completing HUMN-1460.
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 - Mass Media
| 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-1700 |
Broadcast Television |
|
X |
|
|
4.0 |
| ELEC-1250 |
Introduction to Audio & Video Technology |
|
X |
X |
|
2.0 |
| SPCH-1480 |
Broadcast Announcing |
|
|
X |
|
3.0 |
| SPCH-1800 |
Broadcast Video |
|
|
X |
|
4.0 |
| POLS-1101 |
Politics in Film, Music & Art - Contemporary Political Issues |
|
|
X |
|
3.0 |
| MACA-1410 |
Television/Video Studio Production |
|
|
X |
X |
4.0 |
| SPCH-2800 |
Interpretative Performance Communication |
|
|
|
X |
4.0 |
| SPCH-1490 |
Broadcast Radio |
|
|
|
X |
2.0 |
| HUMN-1460 |
The Film As Art |
|
|
|
X |
3.0 |
| |
32.0 |
| |
55.0 |
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