Catalog 2021-2022

Speech Studies Minor

The Speech Studies Minor is designed for students who wish to study Speech Communication and whose interests transverse a broad range of topics. Speech Studies Minor students have access to a variety of course choices ranging from the rhetorical roots of the oral traditions and persuasion to cutting-edge presentation and technological theories and praxis. Students may wish to pair the minor with their major studies in the arts or business for communicative strengthening of skill; or complement research and analytical skills in the social and applied sciences. All students may find a home in the Speech Studies Minor and are encouraged to meet with the faculty to discuss which electives will best suit their endeavors. 

Degree Requirements

Coursework for a minor in speech studies:

Speech Studies Minor students are required to complete core courses: SPE 200, Oral Communication and SPE 208, Speech for Business and the Professions, and any three listed elective courses.  Coursework for the minor may be completed in any sequence provided necessary pre-requisites for specific courses have been met. 
SPE 200Oral Communication

4

SPE 208Speech for Business and the Professions

4

Total Credit Hours:8

Electives

Students may choose any of the following courses (total of 12 credit hours):

SPE 100Voice and Diction

4

SPE 205Oral Performance of Literature

4

SPE 212Global Speech, Human Rights and Social Justice

4

SPE 300Storytelling: Voice, Script and Movement

4

SPE 308Group Presentation and Leading Change

4

SPE 310Interpersonal Communication

4

SPE 315Freedom of Speech and First Amendment Studies

4

SPE 330Special Topics in Speech

2-4

SPE 400Public Messages and Technology

4

SPE 425Persuasion, Argumentation, and Conflict Resolution

4

COM 224Media and Society

4

LJA 315Appellate Advocacy

4

Total Credit Hours:12

Total Credit Hours: 20