Courses in speech communication help you develop competence in finding, organizing, and conveying information and opinion. They also increase your knowledge and understanding of communication theories and process. A speech course is required by many schools. Check requirements for your major or interest areas to determine whether a speech course is required. If you plan to take a course, read the description in Part IV of this Guide and list the course on the Academic Program Plan Sheet.
Most degree programs require a group of courses referred to as the major, concentration, or core.
These courses provide you with an opportunity to study a particular subject matter in depth. All majors require you to take a certain number of general education courses. These courses are usually divided into several broad categories. These courses provide an objective understanding of social institutions and human behavior. These courses explore, via scientific inquiry, our environment through the physical and biological world.