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Come take part in the new Speech Communication Field of Study. This program offers students an opportunity to take five courses at Mountain View College that will transfer to a Texas University and count towards a major or minor in Speech Communication.
 
The required courses in the Speech Communication Field of Study at MVC are:
 
SPCH 1311:  Introduction to Speech Communication
Students in this course will learn to:
  • be more successful in relationships;
  • build self-esteem;
  • build confidence in public speaking;
  • be a more effective group member or leader.
SPCH 1315:  Fundamentals of Public Speaking
Students in this course will learn to:
  • research and organize ideas;
  • control nervousness;
  • improve delivery style;
  • get a positive response from an audience.
SPCH 1318 Interpersonal Communication
Students in this course will learn to:
  • improve listening skills;
  • manage conflicts;
  • determine the real message;
  • improve cross cultural communication.
SPCH 1321 Business and Professional Communication
Students in this course will learn to:
  • choose the appropriate communication channel (i.e. email, telephone, face to face);
  • create an effective resume;
  • be successful in interviews;
  • have effective meetings.
SPCH 2333 Small Group Discussion
Students in this course will learn to:
  • be an effective group member;
  • lead effectively;
  • have a successful group presentation;
  • productively brainstorm and solve problems within a group.
 
Students that major in Speech Communication can become a(n):
  • Teacher/Instructor
  • Community Relations Director
  • Intercultural Liaison
  • Interviewer
  • Lobbyist
  • Negotiator
  • Recruiter
  • Training Specialist
  • Speech Writer
  • Spokesperson
 
For more information, contact Quentin Wright at qwright@dcccd.edu, Dr. Anne Grissom at agrissom@dcccd.edu, or Dr. Kent Polk at kpolk@dcccd.edu.