Communication, Speech, B.A.

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The program is comprised of 18 hours of courses appropriate to the major and 24 hours of courses from the concentration. In addition, students must select a minor consisting of at least 15 hours of courses in a discipline within the Department of Communication other than the major (journalism or speech) or in another academic department/school/institute that offers a baccalaureate degree.

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Speech communication students will learn the skills needed to explore the construction, diffusion, analysis and impact of messages as they occur among individuals, groups, organizations and cultures in the media age.