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 performing arts, theatre, communication, business, English, criminology, education and other disciplines requiring strong presentational skills.

Degree Requirements

Coursework for a minor in speech:

SPE 100Voice and Diction

4

SPE 200Oral Communication

4

SPE 300Storytelling: Voice, Script and Movement

4

Total Credit Hours:12

Electives

COM 224Mass Media and Society

4

CST 201Cross-Cultural Studies

3-4

LJA 315Appellate Advocacy

4

SPE 205Oral Performance of Literature

4

SPE 208Speech for Business and the Professions

4

SPE 330-332Special Topics in Speech

2-4

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