SPCH 2850 - Speech Communication Capstone Course

Credit Hours: 1.00

Prerequisites: Registered Speech Communication major with 35 hours in SPCH courses and consent of Program Advisor

Taken during the last semester of the major or the certificate program, the course will assist the student in preparing the professional portfolio and will give the student information and assistance in developing a resume/interview. In addition, the course will give students assistance as they prepare to transfer. At the last session, the instructor will invite potential local employers.

Contact Hours: 1
Billable Contact Hours: 1

OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome 1:
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to present a professional career plan.

Objectives:

Sequence a pattern.
List alternatives.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to present a professional portfolio.

Objectives:

Per his/her concentration, skill evidence of oral presentation skills.
Per his/her concentration, skill evidence of writing skills.
Per his/her concentration, skill evidence of critical/creative thinking.
Per his/her concentration, skill evidence of media skill.

Outcome 3:
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to present a professional resumé.

Objectives:

Develop a professional resumé format.
Enter personal data.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to interact in an effective interview.

Objectives:

Demonstrate effective nonverbal skills.
Demonstrate effective verbal skills.

COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES
(Bulleted outcomes apply to course)

The graduate can integrate the knowledge and technological skills necessary to be a successful learner.

2. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.

The graduate can demonstrate how to employ mathematical knowledge.

4. The graduate can demonstrate how to communicate competently.

The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society.

COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE

Review of General Principle of Communication
Review of Specialties
Certification
Assessment of Career Plans
Assessment of Portfolios
Assessment of Resumes
Assessment of Interview Question/Answers
Senior College Information
Seeking Internships
Seeking Part-time Employment
Seeking Full-time Employment

Primary Faculty
McKenney, Janet
Secondary Faculty
Fox, Janice
Associate Dean
Ternullo, Annette
Dean
Pritchett, Marie

Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088