"One voice can change a room, and if one voice can change a room, then it can change a city, and if it can change a city, it can change a state, and if it change a state, it can change a nation, and if it can change a nation, it can change the world. Your voice can change the world." ---President Barack Obama
Did you know that in most 4-year colleges, Communication Studies is an impacted major. This means that not all applicants who apply for the major are accepted. The more lower division preparation you have in Speech Communication, the more likely you are to move to the top of the list.
All of our speech communication courses are part of a dynamic and vibrant educational experience leading to improved personal and professional communication skills, greater self-confidence, and the potential to advance in your chosen field of study and/or career.
The Speech Communication Department offers CSU and UC Transfer general education course requirements, and general college transfer courses to most public and private four-year colleges and universities. Our instructors are committed to providing students with a theoretical understanding as well as the practical applications needed to succeed academically and professionally, and to compete in today's job market. For anyone interested in a major in Speech Communication or Communication Studies, you should take all the "core" lower division classes:
We offer the following courses to help you meet your educational needs, goals, and objectives. Click on the courses below to get a description of that specific Speech Communication class.
Speech Communication 101, Public Speaking
Speech Communication 104, Argumentation and Critical Thinking
Speech Communication 111, Voice and Articulation
Speech Communication 121, Interpersonal Communication
Speech Communication 122, Communication Across Cultures (Inter-cultural Communication)
Student Learning outcomes have been verified for the following courses.
Speech Communication 101, Public Speaking
Speech Communication 104, Argumentation and Critical Thinking
Speech Communication 113, Accent Reduction
Speech Communication 121, Interpersonal Communication
Speech Communication 122, Communication Across Cultures (Inter-cultural Communication)
Need Assistance or have questions? Email Jack Sterk at sterkj@piercecollege.edu