Speech Communication Minor

Program Coordinator/Contact
Laurie Haleta, Department Head
Department of Communication Studies & Theatre
Pugsley Center 115, Box 2218
605-688-6131
E-mail: laurie.haleta@sdstate.edu
www.sdstate.edu/cst
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Program Information
A minor in Speech Communication allows students to understand the central role that communication plays in people’s lives, across a variety of contexts.

Student Learning Outcomes
With a minor in Speech Communication, students will be able to:

• appropriately analyze and adapt oral and written messages that are effective, clear, and 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.