Speech Communication, A.A.

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Suggested Curriculum

This program provides the foundation for students planning to transfer to speech communication programs and specializing in such areas as interpersonal, organization, or persuasive communication; speech performance; or high school teaching. It is recommended that students complete a well-rounded general education core curriculum. Students are strongly encouraged to complete the Associate in Arts degree prior to transfer.

I. General Education Core (37-38)

Area A: Communication (9 credits)

ENG 101 Composition I 3 hrs transfer credit - with a grade of C or better
ENG 102 Composition II 3 hrs transfer credit - with a grade of C or better
COMM 101 Principles of Communication 3 hrs transfer credit

Area B: Humanities and Fine Arts (9 credits)

Select three courses from the list for Area B with at least one course from humanities and one course from fine arts.

Area C: Mathematics (3 credits)

Select one math course from the list for Area C .

Area D: Physical and Life Sciences (7-8 credits)

Select one life science course and one physical science course from the list for Area D . One course must have a lab component.

Area E: Social and Behavioral Sciences (9 credits)

Select three courses in at least two different disciplines from the list for Area E .

II. Area of Concentration/Major Field (9)

Recommended Speech Communication Courses:

COMM 102 Persuasive Public Speaking 3 hrs transfer credit
COMM 103 Group Discussion 3 hrs transfer credit
COMM 108 Interpersonal Communication 3 hrs transfer credit

III. Electives (15-16)

Typical elective courses include, but are not limited to:

COMM 111 Introduction to Mass Communication 3 hrs transfer credit
COMM 196 Applied Forensics I 1 hr transfer credit
COMM 197 Applied Forensics II 1 hr transfer credit
COMM 198 Applied Forensics III 1 hr transfer credit
COMM 199 Applied Forensics IV 1 hr transfer credit

Required A.A. Degree Program Total: 62 credits

Each college and university has its own major requirements and transfer policies. Consult the schools you are considering and a PSC advisor to discuss courses and their transferability.