Speech/Communication

This program is dedicated to understanding how humans communicate. It is designed for students who recognize that their future success as leaders in the Digital Age depends on compelling spoken and written messages that connect, educate, persuade and inspire audiences. For students trained in Speech Communication, employment possibilities include fields such as: business and sales management, advertising, public and media relations, personnel training, education, entertainment, organizational leadership, mediation and conflict management, religion, nonprofit leadership, politics and law. Students must complete all required core courses, and choose other courses from the additional courses listed to total 22 units. Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will be able to demonstrate oral and written communication skills to produce effective speeches; demonstrate increased appreciation of the speech communication process, and demonstrate the ability to apply critical thinking skills in the areas of speaking and listening.

All courses used to satisfy the major for the Associate in Arts degree must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.

Associate in Arts Program Map

PREREQUISITE COURSES	REQUIRED COURSES FOR MAJOR		UNITS
Placement is based on academic background or ENGL 100 or ESL 151 or equivalent	ENGL 101	Introduction to College Reading and Composition	4
	SPCH 101	Public Speaking	3
	Select 3 courses from the following:
	SPCH 100	Interpersonal Communication	3
	SPCH 103	Group Discussion	3
	SPCH 104	Argumentation and Debate	3
	SPCH 106	Oral Interpretation of Literature	3
	SPCH 108	Intercultural Communication	3
	Select one course from the following:
	PSYCH 101	General Psychology	3
	SOC 101	Introduction to Sociology	3
	Select one course from the following:
	SPCH 107	Career Communication	3
	SPCH 115	Gender and Communication	3
	SPCH 120	Introduction to Communication Theory	3
	SPCH 160	Forensics Competition	3
	TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED		22

NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED IF PREREQUISITES ARE NOT MET. SEE A COUNSELOR TO PREPARE A STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.

August 2021	GCC Catalog 2021-2022
Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see the catalog from that year.