Dec 17, 2024

2019-2020 Catalog and Student Handbook

2019-2020 Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Speech Communication

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Speech Communication provides training in communication skills for effective communication in interpersonal, business and professional settings.

This program is designed for the student who does intend to transfer to a baccalaureate degree program.

Degree: Associate of Arts

Emphasis: Speech Communication

Recommended Full-Time Schedule

The following Recommended Full-Time Schedule is not a substitute for academic advising. You must meet with an academic advisor each semester to be cleared for registration. Consult with your advisor about scheduling and degree requirements. Also, see the current undergraduate catalog (catalog.ws.edu) for a complete list of requirements and electives. Requirements are continually under revision, and there is no guarantee they will not be changed or revoked. Contact the academic division or department for current information.

Factors that affect your progression include required Learning Support courses, completion of computer competency and your choices regarding campus location, course delivery method, and the days and times selected to take classes.

¹General Education electives in each category must be chosen from approved courses listed in the General Education Program .

²See senior institution for history requirements. History coursework must be a sequence.

³This A.A. degree requires proficiency in a foreign language equivalent to six hours of intermediate college-level work, which can be applied toward B.A. degree requirements at a senior institution. Students must be proficient at the intermediate level to enroll in any foreign language 2010 class. Advanced preparation through the Elementary sequence (six hours) of foreign language courses may be necessary.

Notes:

• Walters State students are required to meet computer competency during the first 30 hours of coursework. Students must take INFS 1010, BUSN 1360 or AGRM 2630/2631 or successfully complete a Computer Competency Exam. The Computer Competency exam does not provide course credit. Consult your advisor. See www.ws.edu/academics/technical-ed/computer-competency/ for additional information.

•Learning Support courses must be taken every semester until completed.

First Year

Fall Term (13 semester credit hours)

ENGL 1010 - English Composition I (3 hrs.)
COMM 2025 - Fundamentals of Communication (3 hrs.)
COMM 2055 - Argumentation and Debate (3 hrs.)
1 Behavioral/Social Science elective (3 hrs.) (Select from Walters State approved general education list)¹

1 Physical Education Activity (1 hr.)

Spring Term (15 semester credit hours)

ENGL 1020 - English Composition II (3 hrs.)
COMM 2090 - Interpersonal Communication (3 hrs.)
1 MATH (3 hrs.) (Select from: MATH 1530, 1630, or 1710)

1 Humanities elective (3 hrs.) (Select from Walters State approved general education list)¹

1 Behavioral/Social Science elective (3 hrs.) (Select from Walters State approved general education list)¹

Second Year

Fall Term (16 semester credit hours)

ENGL 2110 - Early American Literature (3 hrs.)
HUM 2860 - Introductory Film Studies (3 hrs.)
HIST 2010 - Early United States History (3 hrs.)²
or
HIST 2310 - Early World History (3 hrs.)²
SPAN 2010 - Intermediate Spanish I (3 hrs.)³
1 Natural Science lecture with lab (3/1 hrs.) (Select from Walters State approved general education list)¹

Spring Term (16 semester credit hours)

ENGL 2120 - Modern American Literature (3 hrs.)
HIST 2320 - Modern World History (3 hrs.)²
or
HIST 2020 - Modern United States History (3 hrs.)
HUM 2860 - Introductory Film Studies (3 hrs.)
SPAN 2020 - Intermediate Spanish II (3 hrs.)³
1 Natural Science lecture with lab (3/1 hrs.) (Select from Walters State approved general education list)¹

Program Degree Requirements - A.A. Speech Communication

General Education Requirements (41 hours)

Communication (9 hours)

Humanities and/or Fine Arts (9 hours)

ENGL 2110 - Early American Literature and
ENGL 2120 - Modern American Literature
Approved General Education Humanities elective¹3 credits

History (6 hours)

²See note below.

Behavioral/Social Sciences (6 hours)

Approved Behavioral/ Social Science General Education electives¹6 credits

Mathematics (3 hours)

Natural Science (8 hours)

Approved Natural Science w/Lab General Education electives¹8 credits

Area of Emphasis Requirements (19 hours)

HUM 2860 - Introductory Film Studies
COMM 2055 - Argumentation and Debate
COMM 2065 - Advanced Public Speaking
COMM 2090 - Interpersonal Communication
Foreign Langauge (Intermediate sequence)³ 6 credits

Physical Education Activity 1 credit