DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION
The Speech major provides a basic foundation for
many careers. By developing their skills in the
understanding and practice of communication,
students develop insight and abilities in
effective
expression. The major
provides the skills needed
for positions in education, business, industry,
and
government service. It also prepares students
for
professional schools in law, journalism, public
relations, and organizational communication and
for graduate studies in speech communication,
rhetoric, public relations, mass media, and
others.
Speech courses give students an insight into the
communication process, the role of language in
communication, the psychology of communication,
and the ethics of the communicator. Because of
the intimate nature of the department, students
are
able to tailor experiences and projects to their
special needs and interests
Students planning to teach at the secondary
level
should pursue the Bachelor of Science in
Education, which provides certification by the
State
Department of Education. A related speech
communication minor is recommended for those
students, such as English or foreign languages.
Students wanting a broad-based education should
pursue the Bachelor of Arts, which provides the
widest range of careers .
