Communication Studies and Theatre Minor

Program Coordinator/Contact
Laurie Haleta, Head
Department of Communication Studies & Theatre
Pugsley Center 115, Box 2218
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD 57007
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Program Information
A minor in Speech Communication prepares students to understand the central role that communication plays in people’s lives. Graduates of this program with receive the training, expertise and background that will promote professional success in a wide variety of career areas where communication is a critical requirement.

Student Learning Outcomes
Graduates with a minor in Speech Communication will be able to:

• Appropriately analyze and adapt oral and written messages that are effective, clear, persuasive, given the audience and occasion.
• Demonstrate the communication skills necessary to engage in personal, professional, civic and social relationships.
• Critically evaluate verbal and nonverbal messages in differing social and cultural contexts in order to assess their effectiveness and ethical implications.
• Demonstrate comprehension of concepts relative to the theory and criticism of human communication.
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively gather information, research and analyze issues from a variety of perspectives.

Course Delivery Format
A wide range of course formats are available in this major including, lectures, laboratory, small group, seminar, interactive and collaborative partnerships.