Degrees Offered - Speech (AA)

Record details

The ability to communicate effectively and articulate well are exceptional advantages not only for your career, but throughout life as well. Our associates of arts in speech communication can help you build outstanding communication skills that prepare you for a successful future.

This program will help you navigate diverse communication styles, think critically to make well-reasoned decisions and develop high-impact presentations that will give you an edge not only professionally, but personally. Gain valuable knowledge from our highly experienced staff.

With a degree in speech we provide you the first two years of a liberal arts education, and is an excellent stepping stone to a long and prosperous career in this exciting field.

Catalog Year

2023-2024

Degree Type

AA

Field of Study

Yes

Available Online

No

Available Hybrid

No

TSI

Complete

Degree Plan

Field of Study Courses
One hour general elective
Required Major Courses: SPCH 1311 Introduction to Speech Communications SPCH 1315 Public Speaking SPCH 1318 Interpersonal Communication SPCH 1321 Business & Professional Communication (Note: Either SPCH 1315 or SPCH 1321 will be used to fulfill the core curriculum requirement. Both are required for the award.) Electives (choose 2): SPCH 1342 Voice & Diction OR SPCH 2333 Discussion and Small Group Communication OR SPCH 2341 Oral Interpretation
TJC Core Curriculum	44 Credits
In addition to the Major Courses, the student is required to take 44 credit hours from the TJC Core Curriculum. These courses must not duplicate courses taken to fulfill the major course requirement.	Major Courses: 16 TJC Core Curriculum: 44 Total Semester Hours: 60

Recommended Course Sequence:

First Semester	Credit Hours
SPCH 1311 Introduction to Speech Communication	3
SPCH 1315 Public Speaking**	3
HIST 1301 United States History I	3
EDUC 1300 Learning Framework*	3
MATH xxxx Mathematics Core	3

Second Semester	Credit Hours
ENGL 1301 Composition I	3
HIST 1302 United States History II OR HIST 2301	3
XXXX x4xx Life and Physical Sciences Core	4
SPCH 1318 Interpersonal Communication	3
SPCH 1321 Business & Professional Communication**	3

Third Semester	Credit Hours
GOVT 2305 Federal Government	3
XXXX x4xx Life and Physical Sciences Core	4
XXXX x3xx Social and Behavioral Core	3
SPCH x3xx Speech Elective	3
xxxx x1xx Elective	1

Fourth Semester	Credit Hours
GOVT 2306 Texas Government	3
ENGL 1302 Composition II OR ENGL 2311	3
SPCH x3xx Speech Elective	3
XXXX x3xx Creative Arts Core	3
XXXX x3xx Language, Philosophy and Culture Core	3

Total Semester Hours	60

Δ Classes chosen in the field of study must differ from courses used for Core requirements.

*Recommended Core Curriculum course. Other Core Curriculum courses may satisfy this requirement.

**Note: Either SPCH 1315 or SPCH 1321 will be used to fulfill the core curriculum requirement. Both are required for the award.