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Speech Communication, B.A.

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The Speech Communication program focuses on how, why and with what effects people create, interpret and evaluate messages in a range of contexts, including face-to-face interactions, public discourse, organizations, mass media and digital media. Graduates are prepared to pursue advanced degrees in communication or enter careers where the ability to create messages for a variety of audiences is essential.

For additional programs and courses in this department, see Communication .

Major Requirements:

This major consists of a minimum of 39 credit hours, completion of core courses and selected courses from other categories, as listed below.

Eight core courses:

One of the following:

Nine credit hours from the following introductory courses:

Note:

*No more than three credit hours can count toward the major requirements.

Six credit hours from the following advanced courses:

Note:

*If not taken as a Core course.

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