Speech Communication

Speech communication has a traditional liberal arts focus. Required classes focus on the theory, history, and application of communication principles. This is a good pre-professional major for law, ministry or graduate work. A minor is required. Many students have found this a valuable major which enables them to apply communication in a variety of areas. The speech communication minor is a very popular choice for students in other majors, especially; Business Management, Marketing, Advertising, and Broadcasting.

Student Highlights

Speech communication graduates are accepted into major graduate communication programs such as Portland State University and Mankato State University and often receive teaching assistantships.
Speech communication graduates are accepted into major law schools such as those in UMKC and Chicago.
The 2004-2005 Student Body President is a speech communication major.
Speech communication students have successfully written or co-authored numerous grants, including those from:

The Northwest Culture of Quality
The Jewish Chautauqua Society
The Southern Poverty Law Center

Required Courses for Speech Communication

B.A. Degree; Minor Required

Suggested Four Year Plan

Course Number	Course Name	Hours
	Core Requirements	18
Com 29-325	Listening Behavior Skills	3
Com 29-341	Argumentation and Debate	3
Com 29-343	Rhetoric of American Issues	3
Com 29-499	Senior Seminar	1

B.S. Degree; Minor Required