This course includes theory and application of the various elements of the speech communication process through lecture, class discussion, and active participation. Students have the opportunity to develop skills in specific types of communication behavior including listening, interviewing, small group interaction, and public speaking.

Prerequisite: Completion of READ 0080 or equivalent.

Credit Hours: 03     Lecture Hours: 03     Lab Hours: 00

This course focuses on research, composition, organization, delivery and analysis of speeches for various purposes and occasions.
Prerequisite: Completion of READ 0080 or equivalent.

Credit Hours: 03     Lecture Hours: 03     Lab Hours: 00

This course includes instruction and activities in the principles of human communication and interaction. Includes self-concept, self-disclosure and risk, defensiveness, perception, empathy, semantics and abstraction, language, attitudes and behavior, and nonverbal communication. Listening and feedback, relational communication, assertiveness and conflict resolution are included. Students interested in careers within the nursing field would greatly benefit from this course.
Prerequisite: Completion of READ 0080 or equivalent.

Credit Hours: 03     Lecture Hours: 03     Lab Hours: 00

This course emphasizes theories and practice of speech communication as applied to business and professional situations. Students interested in careers within the business field should consider registering for this course.
Prerequisite: Completion of READ 0080 or equivalent.

Credit Hours: 03     Lecture Hours: 03     Lab Hours: 00

This course is an instructional program designed to integrate on-campus study with pratical hands-on work experience. In conjunction with class seminars, the individual student will set specific goals and objectives in the study of speech.

Prerequisite: Permission from the Department.

Credit Hours: 02     Lecture Hours: 02     Lab Hours: 00

A survey of emerging interactive communication technologies and how they influence human communication, including personal, group decision-making, and public and private communication contexts.

Prerequisite: Completion of READ 0080 or equivalent.

Credit Hours: 03     Lecture Hours: 03     Lab Hours: 00

This course studies discussion and small group theories and techniques as they relate to group process and interaction.
Prerequisite: Completion of READ 0080 or equivalent.

Credit Hours: 03     Lecture Hours: 03     Lab Hours: 00

This course emphasizes theories and practice in argumentation and debate including analysis, reasoning, organization, evidence, and refutation.
Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 1301.

Credit Hours: 03     Lecture Hours: 03     Lab Hours: 00