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SPCOM- 100 Fundamentals Of Speech
SPCOM- 101 Forensics
SPCOM- 102 Forensics
SPCOM- 103 Forensics
SPCOM- 104 Forensics
SPCOM- 199 Independent Study
SPCOM- 200 Persuasive Speaking
SPCOM- 206 Discussion
SPCOM- 208 Theory Of Communication
SPCOM- 210 Interpersonal Speech Communication
SPCOM- 236 Listening
SPCOM- 299 Independent Study
SPCOM- 308 Speech Skills For Business And Industry
SPCOM- 312 Intercultural Communication
SPCOM- 350 Nonverbal Communication
SPCOM- 399 Independent Study
SPCOM- 400 Special Topics In Communication Seminar
SPCOM- 414 Interviewing
SPCOM- 425 Informational Interviewing Skills for Professionals
SPCOM- 499 Independent Study
SPCOM- 508 Speech Skills For Business And Industry
SPCOM- 710 Advanced Interpersonal Communication for Professionals

SPCOM- 100 Fundamentals Of Speech (2.00 cr.)
Communication Skills - Speaking
Repeatable: No
Techniques of effective speech: diagnosis of individual needs and training in necessary skills; speaker/listener relations, speech organization, voice, bodily action, language and development of confidence and poise.

SPCOM- 101 Forensics (1.00 - 2.00 cr.)
Repeatable: Yes
Training in speech through instruction in and application of the principles used in intercollegiate forensics program: oral interpretation and original and limited- preparation events.
Department consent

SPCOM- 102 Forensics (1.00 - 2.00 cr.)
Repeatable: Yes
Training in speech through instruction in an application of the principles used in intercollegiate forensics program: oral interpretation and original and limited- preparation events.
Department consent

^{Prerequisite: take SPCOM-101}

SPCOM- 103 Forensics (1.00 - 2.00 cr.)
Repeatable: Yes
Training in speech through instruction in an application of the principles used in intercollegiate forensics program: oral interpretation and original and limited- preparation events.
Department consent

^{Prerequisite: take SPCOM-102}

SPCOM- 104 Forensics (1.00 - 2.00 cr.)
Repeatable: Yes
Training in speech through instruction in and application of the principles used in intercollegiate forensics program; specific emphasis on forensics administration.
Department consent

^{Prerequisite: take SPCOM-103}

SPCOM- 199 Independent Study (1.00 - 3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: Yes

Department consent

SPCOM- 200 Persuasive Speaking (2.00 cr.)
Communication Skills - Speaking
Repeatable: No
Advanced techniques of speaking; develop skill in audience analysis, speech composition and delivery of various types of speeches; recognize techniques used daily toward individuals and groups.

^{Prerequisite: take SPCOM-100}

SPCOM- 206 Discussion (2.00 cr.)
Communication Skills - Speaking
Repeatable: No
Principles and techniques of discussion; leading and participating in symposium, panel, roundtable and other discussion forms.

SPCOM- 208 Theory Of Communication (3.00 cr.)
Communication Skills - Speaking
Repeatable: No
How people communicate with each other; interpersonal, social, technical and business communication, monographs of various communication theorists.

^{Prerequisite: take SPCOM-100}

SPCOM- 210 Interpersonal Speech Communication (2.00 cr.)
Communication Skills - Speaking
Repeatable: No
Basic aspects of non-structured, informal speech communication; expression of feelings and intentions and processing of relationships.

SPCOM- 236 Listening (2.00 cr.)
Communication Skills - Speaking
Repeatable: No
Theoretical analysis and practical application of listening concepts. Emphasis on assessment of individual listening skills and methods of improving personal listening techniques used in occupational and personal relationships.

SPCOM- 299 Independent Study (1.00 - 3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: Yes

Department consent

SPCOM- 308 Speech Skills For Business And Industry (2.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Professional communication; projects emphasizing the application of oral presentation skills in business and professional contexts.

SPCOM- 312 Intercultural Communication (2.00 cr.)
Racial & Ethnic Studies Category B, Global Perspective
Repeatable: No
Communication concepts and strategies in a multi- cultural society with emphasis on the major United States cultural groups: understanding communi- cation norms in one's culture of origin and developing a functional appreciation of the diversity of communication standards among cultures.

^{Prerequisite: take SPCOM-100}

SPCOM- 350 Nonverbal Communication (3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Theories and research involved in understanding and applying nonverbal skills in personal, professional and technologically-enhanced environments.

SPCOM- 399 Independent Study (1.00 - 3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: Yes

Department consent

SPCOM- 400 Special Topics In Communication Seminar (1.00 - 3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: Yes
Current issues or historical topics related to communication. Specific topic will be advertised prior to semester offered. Course may be repeated three times with different topics or issues.

^{Prerequisite: take SPCOM-100. Must be Junior level or higher}

SPCOM- 414 Interviewing (1.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Principles and techniques for interviewee in employment interviews.

SPCOM- 425 Informational Interviewing Skills for Professionals (1.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Theories and methodologies used in the collection and interpretation of data for research and professional development purposes.

^{Prerequisite: take SPCOM-100}

SPCOM- 499 Independent Study (1.00 - 3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: Yes

Department consent

SPCOM- 508 Speech Skills For Business And Industry (2.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Professional communication; projects emphasizing the application of oral presentation skills in business and professional contexts.

SPCOM- 710 Advanced Interpersonal Communication for Professionals (3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Study of interpersonal communication theory applied to organizational and professional contexts.

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