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Bachelor of Arts Degree, Communications Major
Since the days of ancient Greece, speech has been a part of the traditional academic curriculum. Speech training enhances any area of study by developing responsible oral communication skills and increasing one’s overall possibility of success. Therefore, all students take at least one semester of speech.
Courses in interpretation, public speaking, and dramatic productions are offered. Students have numerous opportunities for platform experience in Vespers programs, Experimental Theater productions, and major stage productions. The speech communications concentration provides training in development of logical thought and decision-making processes, research skills, documentation of support for assertions and positions, organizational skills, leadership techniques, various forms of verbal presentations, and critical listening.
Speech Repertoire: Students with a concentration, minor or teaching field in speech communications are required to enroll in SP 999 Speech Repertoire each semester after passing the sophomore platform.
Platform Evaluation and Recital: Sophomores must pass SP 299 to continue in this major. Seniors must present a speech recital. Students must apply for recital procedures with the Performances Coordinator by appointed deadline.
Production Participation: Students must perform at least one role in a college play. A speaking role in a dramatic production play will satisfy this requirement.
Academic Requirements: Students must have at least a “C” in all speech courses and AR 418. A minor must be completed.
Academic Program Fee: $70 per semester or $17.50 per payment.
Minor: Speech (recital not required). Students must pass SP 298 and enroll in Speech Repertoire.
Missions Broad Field: Speech (platform evaluation and recital not required)
Speech Education: Major; second teaching field
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1 All hours of required foreign language need to be earned in the same language.
2 Double majors also take ED 431.
‡ At least 2 hours out of 6 hours of BI/BB electives must have a BI course number.