The following is a list of frequently asked questions regarding speech communication.
Does Speech Communication involve a lot of speeches?
  No. “Speech” in our name is a bit misleading (only some classes require formal speeches)
  Speech communication is an academic discipline theoretically grounded in the humanities
and social sciences
What does speech communication involve?
 speech communication focuses on theory and practice of effective communication in:
– – group and teams
– – interpersonal relationships
– – organizational settings
– – cross-cultural situations
– – advocacy
Why major in Speech Communication?
 career opportunities exist
 we attract dynamic students
 highly qualified and accessible faculty
 additional opportunities to learn
– – inter-collegiate speech and debate competition
– – internships
– – service learning
 students are given choices
What career opportunities are available?
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training specialists
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public advocates
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sales representatives
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personnel officers
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business owners
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mediators
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fund-raisers
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speech writers
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campaign specialists
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public opinion analysts
With additional training, our graduates have become:
 lawyers
 legislators
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elementary/secondary teachers
community college professors
university professors
ministers
What types of courses does a SPCH major take?
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Core Requirements
Theoretical Core
Concentration
18 units
9 units
15 units
Core Requirements
 public speaking
 human communication
 essentials of debate
 introduction to research
 quantitative research
 intercultural communication
Theoretical Core
 rhetoric of popular culture or advanced argumentation
 interpersonal communication or processes of social influence
 communication in groups & teams or organizational communication
Concentration Options
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argumentation/persuasion
interpersonal communication
organizational communication
intercultural communication
communication studies
Some argumentation -persuasion courses
 persuasive speaking
 communication in the legal arena
 classical rhetoric
 contemporary rhetoric
 rhetorical criticism
 advanced argumentation
Some interpersonal courses
 conflict management
 nonverbal communication
 interpersonal communication theory
 communication in interpersonal relationships
Some organizational communication courses
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communicating in groups & teams
interviewing
organizational communication
communication in business and the professions
training and development
Some intercultural communication courses
 applications of intercultural communication
 communication theory
 nonverbal communication
How long does it take to graduate?
 SPCH is not impacted
 the major is usually completed in four semesters
 some courses offered in summer and during the intersession
 full-time SPCH majors usually graduate in four years
What activities does SPCH offer its majors?
 Association of Speech Communicators
 Urban Debate League
 Speech and Debate Team
 Peer Advisor Program
Could I take SPCH as a Minor?
 yes!
 the SPCH Minor is 21 units
 no specific courses required
 courses selected by student and advisor to help student best implement his/her major
Who should I contact for further information?
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Dr. Kurt Kitselman
– – department chair
– – 714 278-4195 kkitselman@fullerton.edu
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Dr. Norman Page
– – undergraduate advisor
– – 714 278-4195 npage@fullerton.edu
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Dr. Jeanine Congalton
– – co-director of speech and debate
– – 714 278-3377 kcongalton@fullerton.edu