Hone your skills in public speaking, speech writing, and communications. The Speech Minor is designed for students gifted in public speaking and provides a solid foundation for careers such as press secretary or media relations professional.
What will I learn?
You will learn skills in public speaking, speech writing, and communications.
COM 3135
Business Communication
Development of skills for writing effective business letters, memos and reports, presenting business reports orally, and writing letters of application and résumés.
PRL 3387
Political Communication
This course focuses on developing the essential capabilities needed to serve as a communications consultant or employee on a political campaign or for a public affairs or public policy organization (special interest group). The course is designed to help students gain experience in researching, planning, staging, scripting and executing an array of communications used by public office seekers. Discussion of both political campaign principles and tactics is integrated into the course. Students should develop a strong understanding of the importance of communications in the political process.
COM 1075
Public Speaking
An introductory study and analysis of basic principles of effective communication with emphasis on public address, interpersonal and group communication. Class activities provide opportunities to develop skills in speech preparation and delivery, interpersonal and group communication. Students deliver self-introduction, informative, persuasive, group, and ceremonial speeches.
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