Overview
The cross-disciplinary program in speech communication offers courses designed for all students as part of their general education and as a complement to their professional training. It also offers a minor in speech communication.
Students who minor in speech communication will prepare themselves for a wide variety of employment opportunities in business, industry and government, as well as in non-profit and educational organizations. With their effective oral communication, listening, teamwork, problem-solving and leadership skills, speech communication students find positions in general business management: human resources, benefits, financial services, retail, sales and marketing and serve various organizations as recruiters, trainers, promotions managers, communication specialists, community outreach personnel and event planners.
Speech Communication Minor
Students from any major can complement their studies with a Speech Communication Minor. The minor must include at least 3 credits that are not used to meet any other department, college or university requirement. Three credits must be earned at Iowa State University.
The Speech Communication Undergraduate Minor is an LAS Minor. In addition to University polices governing minors, LAS minors require at least 6 credits in courses numbered 3000 and above, with a grade of C or higher.
| The Speech Communication Undergraduate Minor requires 18 Credits. | ||
| SPCM 2120 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| Up to 6 credits from the following: | 6 | |
| Listening | ||
| America Speaks: Great Speakers and Speeches in US History | ||
| Analysis of Popular Culture Texts | ||
| At least 9 credits from the following: | 9 | |
| Rhetorical Analysis | ||
| Business and Professional Speaking | ||
| Gender and Communication | ||
| Persuasion and Social Influence | ||
| Legal Communication | ||
| Rhetorical Traditions | ||
| Campaign Rhetoric | ||
| Seminar in Rhetoric and Writing | ||
| Total Credits | 18 | |