Fort Scott Community College
Program of Study
Speech
A degree in communication is one of the most popular and versatile degrees on a college campus. It will provide
an individual with essential skills that are crucial in a number of professional fields. Communication skills are
often the number one skill employers are looking for in potential employees.
Students interested in Speech Communication may complete the following courses and general education
requirements for an Associate of Science degree for transfer to four-year schools. Students should carefully
check the course requirements of the four-year schools they plan to attend and consult with the Advising Office.
Suggested courses:
SPE 1093 Public Speaking..........................................................3
SPE 1103 Advanced Public Speaking.........................................3
SPE 2013 Interpersonal Communication.....................................3
Suggested Curriculum:
FIRST SEMESTER
THIRD SEMESTER
ENG 1013 English 101...................................3
MAT 1083 College Algebra.............................3
Humanities Elective......................3
SPE 1093 Public Speaking............................3
EDU 1211 College Orientation.......................1
Elective.........................................3
Total Hours.............................................15
SPE 2013 PHE 2671 PSY 1023 Interpersonal Communication......3
Physical Science..........................5
Lifetime Fitness Concepts............1
Developmental Psychology..........3
Humanities Elective......................3
Total Hours.............................................15
FOURTH SEMESTER
SECOND SEMESTER
ENG 1023 English 102...................................3
Humanities Elective......................3
SPE 1103 Advanced Public Speaking...........3
PSY 1013 General Psychology......................3
Elective.........................................3
Total Hours.............................................15
Humanities Elective......................3
SOC 1013 Sociology......................................3
COM 1053 Intro to Computer Science............3
Elective.........................................3
Cultural Studies............................3
EDU 2511 Capstone.........................................1
Total Hours.............................................16
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