Communication
The Associate of Arts degree in Communication with a speech concentration is a focused program of study which provides a strong foundation in undergraduate interpersonal interaction, group communication, argument and debate, as well as in public speaking skills.
Classes prepare students for transfer to fouryear institutions and entry into careers in which effective communication skills are important, such as teaching, public relations, business, mass communication, and law. Some variation in requirements may exist at a particular four-year college or university; therefore it is essential that students also refer to the catalog of the prospective transfer institution and consult a counselor.
For printable degree plan for this program, please click HERE.
| Core Curriculum (44-45 Credits) |
| FIRST SEMESTER |
| ENGL 1301 Composition |
3 |
| SPCH 1311 Introduction to Speech Communication |
3 |
| HIST 1301 United States History I |
3 |
| Humanities Elective - Core Curriculum |
3 |
| COSC 1301 Microcomputer Applications |
3 |
| SECOND SEMESTER |
| ENGL 1302 Composition II-Rhetoric |
3 |
| SPCH 1318 Interpersonal Communication |
3 |
| HIST 1302 United States History II |
3 |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences Elect. - Core Curriculum |
3 |
| Mathematics Elective - Core Curriculum |
3-4 |
| THIRD SEMESTER |
| GOVT 2301 American Government I |
3 |
| SPCH 1315 Public Speaking |
3 |
| SPCH 2333 Discussion & Small Group Communication |
3 |
| Natural Sciences Elective - Core Curriculum |
4 |
| Visual & Performing Arts Elective - Core Curriculum |
3 |
| FOURTH SEMESTER |
| GOVT 2302 American Government II |
3 |
| SPCH 1321 Business and Professional Speaking |
3 |
| SPCH 2335 Argumentation and Debate |
3 |
| Natural Sciences Elective - Core Curriculum |
4 |
| *Kinesiology Elective - Field of Study |
1 |
*Courses to be chosen from Field of Study
