Speech Communication

Contact Information:
Dept.: Art, Music, Speech Communication and Theatre
Office: FA 207
Phone: 537-7103

The primary objective of the Speech Communication Program is to provide a curriculum for the student interested in developing communication skills.

Students may select a variety of majors and/or minors which include:

speech communication
speech communication/theatre
speech communication: radio and television
speech communication: public relations emphasis.

A Communication Arts and Literature major when coupled with professional education requirements leads to teacher licensure by the State of Minnesota. The philosophy of the Speech Communication Program emphasizes student initiative, creativity, and responsible involvement. Classes are structured to provide a solid philosophical, historical, theoretical, and practical basis for the discipline selected. A grade of “C-” or better is required for major/minor coursework applied toward a degree from the Speech Communication Program. All students who complete a major/minor are required to maintain a portfolio of their speech coursework throughout their years of study.

These programs offer many extracurricular and co-curricular activities which are open to all students regardless of their major. Southwest Minnesota State University speech communication graduates can be found in teaching, broadcasting, theatre, public relations, business, law, and all walks of life where the ability to communicate is essential.