Department of Communication and Journalism

Communication

Speech Option

Those students choosing the speech option must take:

• COMM 1003 Introduction to Communication
• COMM 2003 Public Speaking
• COMM 2023 Communication Research and Writing
• COMM 3123 Argumentation
• COMM 4003 Human Communication Theory

Students choosing the speech option, in consultation with an advisor, can design a program in one of the following areas of emphasis:

1. communication for the professions
2. language and culture
3. organizational communication
4. performance studies

Curriculum

The matrix below is a sample plan for all coursework required for this program.

•  Freshman

  Fall		Spring
  ENGL 1013 Composition I1	3	ENGL 1023 Composition II1	3
  U.S. History/Government1	3	Social Sciences1,2	3
  Science with Lab1	4	Mathematics1	3
  COMM 1003 Introduction to Communication	3	Elective	6
  TECH 1001 Orientation to the University	1
  Elective	3
  Total Hours	17	Total Hours	15

•  Sophomore

  Fall		Spring
  Science with Lab1	4	Fine Arts & Humanities1	3
  COMM 2003 Public Speaking	3	Social Sciences1,2	3
  COMM 2023 Communication Research and Writing	3	COMM 3123 Argumentation	3
  COMM Elective	3	Elective	6
  Elective	3
  Total Hours	16	Total Hours	15

•  Junior

  Fall		Spring
  COMM Elective (3000-4000 level)	6	Fine Arts & Humanities1	3
  Elective	9	COMM Elective (3000-4000 level)	3
  		Elective (3000-4000 level)	9
  Total Hours	15	Total Hours	15

•  Senior

  Fall		Spring
  COMM 4003 Human Communication Theory	3	COMM Elective	3
  Elective (3000-4000 level)	12	COMM Elective (3000-4000 level)	3
  		Elective (3000-4000 level)	1
  		Elective	5
  Total Hours	15	Total Hours	12

¹See appropriate alternatives or substitutions in "General Education Requirements".
²Certain electives and social sciences are recommended based on student’s emphasis.