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Associate of Science Degree

Freshman Year

First Semester 

Subject					Semester Hours	

Speech 1144					1	
Speech 1311					3	
Social/Behavioral Science Core			3	
Fine Arts/Humanities Core			3	
English 1301					3	
History 1301					3	
Total hours					16	
			


Second Semester 


Subject					Semester Hours

Speech 1315					3
Speech 1144					1
Speech 1318 or 2333				3
Computer Science Core				3
English 1302					3
History 1302					3
Physical Education				1
Total hours       				17

Sophomore Year

First Semester
Subject					Semester Hours
	
Speech 1144					1	
Speech 2341					3	
Drama 2336					3	
Natural Science Core1				4	
Government 2305					3	
Elective					3	
Total Hours   					17		
1. To be selected from Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Geology or Physics.


Second Semester

Subject					Semester Hours
Speech 1144					1
Natural Science Core1				4
Mathematics Core				3
Government 2306					3
English 2322 or 2323				3
Physical Education				1
Total hours   					15
 Students are encouraged to select electives that meet the graduation requirement of the senior institution.
Students must acquire 18 hours of sophomore level credit to qualify for graduation.

Speech Course Descriptions

SPCH 1144. Forensic Activities. (0-2-1). Laboratory course for students who participate in forensic tournaments and related activities: debate, informative speaking, persuasive speaking, after-dinner speaking, prose interpretation, poetry interpretation, solo acting, duet acting, discussion. May be repeated for credit. (R)

SPCH 1311. Fundamentals of Speech. (3-0-3). Open to all students. Mechanics of speech, use of body, and training of the beginning speaker. Methods of preparation, outlining, and delivery in relation to practice of various types of speech experiences. (R)

SPCH 1315. Public Speaking. (3-0-3). Distinctive characteristics of various types of speeches. More advanced than SPCH 1311, designed to improve ability to compose and deliver speeches for various occasions through a better understanding of theories of communication. Prerequisite: SPCH 1144 or 1321 or consent of division dean. (R)

SPCH 1318. Interpersonal Communication. (3-0-3). Introduces fundamental concepts and provides skills development for verbal and nonverbal communication in one-to-one situations. Explores supportive and defensive climates, skills for sending and receiving messages, the reduction of communication barriers, conflict resolution, and leadership. (R)

SPCH 1321. Business Speech. (3-0-3). Basic principles of communications. Methods of preparation, outlining, and delivery of material for public presentations. Practice in public speaking related to the business world. (R)

SPCH 2333. Discussion and Small Group Communication. (3-0-3). Introduces discussion and small group theories/techniques, emphasizing leadership and participation in routine professional meetings, business conferences, and community groups. Includes units on problem-solving agendas, interpersonal communication, and small-group presentational styles. (R)

SPCH 2341. Oral Interpretation. (3-0-3). Introduction to oral interpretation of literature, preparation and reading of poetry and prose, story telling, choral speaking, practice in phrasing, vocal quality, time, force, and pitch. (R)

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