Speech Communication  - Undergraduate

Interpersonal Communication Track

Students in the Interpersonal Communication track are generally attracted to it for the solid preparation it provides for graduate school. This track provides students with a thorough theoretical and practical understanding of the ways in which verbal and nonverbal communication are used in defining, negotiating, and modifying relationships. This track also increases students’ awareness of both the many types of, and the myriad influences on, interpersonal relationships. A thorough, systematic examination of relevant theory and research regarding interpersonal communication is provided. Students who select this track as pre-graduate study preparation will find themselves with an excellent foundation upon which to begin careers in the academic community, such as professor, researcher, or administrator. Those choosing this track as an end in itself will be well prepared for positions in the business sector such as recruiters and trainers.

Major Requirements:

Prerequisites (6 hours)

• SPC 103  Interpersonal Communication Skills
• SPC 105  Public speaking

Core Requirements (12 hours)

• SPC 200  Advanced Public Speaking
• SPC 329  Research Methods
• SPC 330  Communication Theory
• SPC 424  Senior Project in Interpersonal Communication

Interpersonal Communication Track  (15 hours required / 9 hours elective)

Required:

• SPC 201 Small Group Communication
• SPC 323 Interpersonal Communication Theory & Applications
• SPC 421 Computer-Mediated Communication
• SPC 422 Family Communication
• SPC 434 Nonverbal Communication

Recommended electives:

• SPC 203 Intro to Organizational Communication
• SPC 210 Interracial Communication
• SPC 305 Listening
• SPC 311 Intercultural Communication
• SPC 331 Gender & Communication
• SPC 370 Health Communication
• SPC 423 Honesty & Deception in Communication Relationships
• SPC 430 Persuasion and Social Influence
• SPC 433 Language and Speech Communication

Notes

• SPC 424 is ONLY offered in the spring
• SPC 323 is a prerequisite for SPC 424; it cannot be taken concurrently. SPC 323 is offered in the spring, so it ideally should be taken during thestudent’s second or third year
• A grade of “C” or higher is required in SPC 329 and SPC 330 before the student is allowed to enroll in SPC 424 Senior project
• Students who are enrolling in SPC 329 or SPC 330 in Fall 2012 or later will be required to abide by the “C” requirement

Suggested Course Schedule for Interpersonal Communication Track

FYI: Student MUST take SPC 103 & SPC 105 BEFORE declaring Speech Major

Notes:

• In this rotation, we are assuming that General Education requirements are completed during your Freshman & Sophomore years.
• Prerequisites: Don't get caught off guard. Some Interpersonal Communication courses are offered only once a year. YOU are responsible for taking the prerequisites the first time they are offered so you may register for other required courses.

You must complete an acceptable minor area of study (check with minor program for credit hours required) and a total of 124 credit hours to graduate.