Employers identify effective communication skills as the number one criteria for hiring. Our multicultural society requires knowledge and appreciation of diverse communication styles. Democracy depends on participants who can communicate effectively with others. Important values are communicated in speeches, stories, and other oral performances. Communication affects how we view the world around us.
Effective communication enhances personal and professional relationships.
Communication influences what others think of us and how we perceive ourselves. At San Francisco State University, the Department of Speech and Communication Studies offers more than 50 courses related to these goals. A complete list of our courses can be found in the San Francisco State University Bulletin. The Department is also home to SFSU's award winning speech and debate team . The team is open to all SFSU students regardless of their major.