Speech Minor
Students interested in pursuing a minor in speech are required to complete 24 credit hours in courses as stated below. This minor gives students a background in preparation and delivery of speeches for a variety of occasions. A total of 12 hours must be completed in required courses, and an additional 12 hours must be selected from elective courses. This minor program is especially recommended for students majoring in musical theatre, theatre, communication, business, English, criminology, education and other disciplines requiring strong presentational skills.
Degree Requirements
Coursework for a minor in speech:
| SPE 200 | Oral Communication | 4 |
| SPE 208 | Speech for Business and the Professions | 4 |
| SPE 300 | Storytelling: Voice, Script and Movement | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Electives
Students may choose any of the following courses (total of 12 credit hours):
| SPE 100 | Voice and Diction | 4 |
| SPE 205 | Oral Performance of Literature | 4 |
| SPE 212 | Global Speech, Human Rights and Social Justice | 4 |
| SPE 308 | Group Presentation and Leading Change | 4 |
| SPE 310 | Interpersonal Communication | 4 |
| SPE 315 | Freedom of Speech and First Amendment Studies | 4 |
| SPE 400 | Public Messages and Technology | 4 |
| SPE 425 | Persuasion, Argumentation, and Conflict Resolution | 4 |
| COM 224 | Mass Media and Society | 4 |
| LJA 315 | Appellate Advocacy | 4 |
| WRI 240 | Writing Drama | 4 |
| WRI 247 | Dramatic Writing for Radio and Alternative Performance | 4 |
| WRI 362 | Multigenre Creative Writing Seminar | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Total Credit Hours: 24