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 200Oral Communication

4

SPE 208Speech for Business and the Professions

4

SPE 300Storytelling: Voice, Script and Movement

4

Total Credit Hours:12

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 308Group Presentation and Leading Change

4

SPE 310Interpersonal Communication

4

SPE 315Freedom of Speech and First Amendment Studies

4

SPE 400Public Messages and Technology

4

SPE 425Persuasion, Argumentation, and Conflict Resolution

4

COM 224Mass Media and Society

4

LJA 315Appellate Advocacy

4

WRI 240Writing Drama

4

WRI 247Dramatic Writing for Radio and Alternative Performance

4

WRI 362Multigenre Creative Writing Seminar

4

Total Credit Hours:12

Total Credit Hours: 24