Speech Communication

Description

Student Learning OutcomesGraduates in Speech Communication will be able to:
Appropriately analyze and adapt oral and written messages that are effective, clear, and persuasive, given the audience and occasion.Demonstrate the communication skills necessary to engage in personal, professional, civic and social relationships.Critically evaluate verbal and nonverbal messages in differing social and cultural contexts in order to assess their effectiveness and ethical implications.Demonstrate comprehension of concepts relative to the theory and criticism of human communication.Demonstrate the ability to effectively gather information, research and analyze issues from a variety of perspectives.Course Delivery FormatA wide range of course formats are available in this major including, lectures, laboratory, small group, seminar, interactive and collaborative partnerships.

Detailed Course Facts

Tuition fee

• USD 7548 Year (National)
• USD 18044 Year (International)

Start date January,September 2015 Credits 120
Duration full-time 24 months Languages Take an IELTS test

• English

Delivery mode On Campus Educational variant Full-time

Course Content

Major Requirements

• Interpersonal Communication
• Public Speaking
• Argumentation and Debate
• Communication Research
• Theories of Communication
• Organizational Communication
• Small Group Communication
• Capstone Course in Speech Communication
• Intercultural Communication

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 5.5 TOEFL paper-based test score : 550 TOEFL iBT® test : 61

To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to

take an IELTS test. More About IELTS

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Accreditation

South Dakota State University has been granted the full, ten-year reaccreditation by the Higher Learning Commission. An accreditation team of representatives from peer institutions commended SDSU for:

• Dedicated faculty and staff
• Quality new facilities
• Excellent student leadership
• Shared governance
• Partnerships with local community
• Robust and Integrated assessment program
• Successful transition to NCAA Division I Athletics