Speech Communication Arts, AAS

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The Speech Communication Arts program prepares students either to transfer to a four-year institution or to assume entry level positions in communication related fields.

You are strongly encouraged to work with a counselor, academic advisor, or faculty/department coordinator

Degree & Certificate Requirements

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Suggested sequence (may be modified to meet your needs):

Credit Hours Required: 64

Semester 1

SPCH 1010 - Introduction to Communication Credit Hours: 3.00 (Exploratory Course )
SPCH 1060 - Speech Communication Credit Hours: 3.00 (Required Course GEN ED Group IB)
SPCH 1400 - Mass Media Communication in a Global Culture Credit Hours: 3.00
SPCH 1460 - Introduction to Broadcasting Credit Hours: 3.00
HUMN 1300 - Theater Arts Credit Hours: 4.00 (Required Course GEN ED Group IV)

Semester 2

SPCH 1200 - Group Discussion & Leadership Credit Hours: 3.00
SPCH 2100 - Interpersonal Communication Relationships Credit Hours: 4.00
SPCH 2800 - Interpretative Performance Communication Credit Hours: 4.00 (Critical Course minimum grade B is recommended for future success but is not required to receive credit)
GEN ED - Group I.A (AAS, ABA) Credit Hours: Variable

Semester 3

SPCH 2300 - Intercultural Communication Credit Hours: 4.00
SPCH 2600 - Public Relations Communication Credit Hours: 4.00
SPCH 2750 - Interpersonal Conflict & Negotiation Credit Hours: 3.00
GEN ED - Group II (AAS, ABA) Credit Hours: Variable
Concentration Course (3.0-4.0 Credit Hours) (Select one course from your chosen concentration)

Semester 4

SPCH 2400 - Communication in Organizations Credit Hours: 4.00
SPCH 2550 - Argumentation Debate Credit Hours: 4.00 (Critical Course minimum grade B is recommended for future success but is not required to receive credit)
SPCH 2850 - Speech Communication Capstone Course Credit Hours: 1.00
GEN ED - Group III (AAS, ABA) Credit Hours: Variable
Concentration Course (3.0-4.0 Credit Hours) (Select one course from your chosen concentration not previously taken)

Select one concentration:

Communication Studies (64 credit hours)

HUMN 1460 - The Film As Art Credit Hours: 3.00
SPCH 2110 - Persuasion Credit Hours: 3.00

Mass Media (66 Credit Hours)

SPCH 1600 - Radio Broadcasting Credit Hours: 4.00
SPCH 1700 - Broadcast Television Credit Hours: 4.00

Speech Communication Arts - Additional Program Information

Program Options
Credential	Title	Credit Hours Required	Notes
Associate of Applied Science	Speech Communication Arts	64

Contact Information
Contact Title	Name	Phone	E-mail	Location
Professor	Janet McKenney	586.445.7144	mckenneyj@macomb.edu	South Campus
Professor	Janice Fox	586.498.4044	foxj@macomb.edu	Center Campus

Program Description:

The Speech Communication Arts program prepares students either to transfer to a four-year institution or to assume entry level positions in communication related fields.

Program Outcomes:

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

Model formal and informal use of voice for variety of audiences in multiple contexts.
Communicate using effective communication skills in diverse workplace teams and organizations.
Demonstrate interpersonal communication competence.
Communicate effectively to a variety of audiences in various formats and styles.
Communicate ethically to local, national, and international participants and leaders.
Construct effective programs for a variety of mass media contexts.
Create professional communication strategies and messages for groups and organizations.

Career Opportunities:

Speech Communication Arts

Transfer Pathways:

Students intending to transfer and complete a bachelor’s degree need to make early decisions concerning an academic major and a transfer destination. Statistics show that students who make these decisions early are more likely to persist to graduation than their undecided counterparts. Students planning to transfer credits earned at Macomb are strongly urged to see a counselor or academic advisor as early as possible in their college careers.

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