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.