UMUC

School of Undergraduate Studies

Speech Communication

Students may seek an academic minor in speech communication.

Minor in Speech Communication

The value of effective communication in the workplace cannot be overlooked. By mastering both your oral communication skills and your understanding of human interaction, you’ll be an indispensable asset in any environment.

Objectives

The student who graduates with a minor in speech communication will be able to:

  • Apply communication theories—including both speech communication and mass communication theories—to various situations and contexts.
  • Describe and use effective interaction styles in communication with others.
  • Identify and apply effective strategies for creating, editing, and presenting effective messages to different audiences and within different contexts.
  • Use tools and technology to gather information, as well as to develop and deliver messages.
  • Critically analyze information for creating effective oral or written messages and for evaluating messages.

Speech Communication Minor - Course Requirements

A minor in speech communication requires the completion of 15 credits of coursework in speech communication. All SPCH and COMM courses apply, but at least 9 credits must be earned in SPCH courses. Students are recommended to take COMM 300 and SPCH 100 as the first courses for the minor (if they have not already applied the course toward other degree requirements). Courses may not duplicate those used to satisfy requirements for the major. At least 9 credits must be earned in upper-level courses (numbered 300 or above). Prerequisites apply for all courses. Note: Students should have taken SPCH 100 or have comparable public speaking experience before enrolling in courses for the speech communication minor.