Communication is the most important activity in our lives.
Speaking and listening are the most basic communication activities of our waking hours and therefore necessary for success in every aspect of life. The speech major in the Department of Fine Arts emphasizes communication as the foundation for all successful human activity. In other words, the objective is to make you an effective oral communicator. Improving your oral communication skills through the study of speech will make you a much more valuable and effective professional asset to your employer, community, and nation. It will also improve the quality of your personal relationships, family communications, and play time.