SPEECH COMMUNICATION ARTS - MASS MEDIA

 

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 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 67 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
SPCH-1460 Introduction to Broadcasting . X . . 3
SPCH-1700 Broadcast Television . X . . 4
ELEC-1250 Introduction to Audio & Video Technology . X X . 2
SPCH-1480 Broadcast Announcing . . X . 3
SPCH-1800 Broadcast Video . . X . 4
POLS-1101 Politics in Film, Music & Art - Contemporary Political Issues . . X . 3
MACA-1410 Television/Video Studio Production . . X X 4
SPCH-2800 Interpretative Performance Communication . . . X 4
SPCH-1490 Broadcast Radio . . . X 2
HUMN-1460 The Film As Art . . . X 3
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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 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
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
SPCH-1460 Introduction to Broadcasting . X . . 3
SPCH-1700 Broadcast Television . X . . 4
ELEC-1250 Introduction to Audio & Video Technology . X X . 2
SPCH-1480 Broadcast Announcing . . X . 3
SPCH-1800 Broadcast Video . . X . 4
POLS-1101 Politics in Film, Music & Art - Contemporary Political Issues . . X . 3
MACA-1410 Television/Video Studio Production . . X X 4
SPCH-2800 Interpretative Performance Communication . . . X 4
SPCH-1490 Broadcast Radio . . . X 2
HUMN-1460 The Film As Art . . . X 3
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