Speech Communication Major (8-12)

Students interested in gaining certification by the Texas Education Agency to reach Speech Communication in grades 8 through 12 will take courses from the Communication and Rhetoric Major.  In addition, students must take professional education courses in the School of Education. 

Graduates who become certified teachers in speech communications will teach courses covering topics in communication applications, which is a required course for graduation from Texas public high schools.  Topics include the process of communication, verbal messages, nonverbal behavior, listening skills, ethical responsibilities of communicators, leadership styles, group participation responsibilities, problem solving, managing conflicts, and effective personal and professional presentations.  In many Texas secondary schools, the speech communications instructor also serves as the coach for the school’s speech and debate team.

All students must complete the Liberal Arts Core in addition to the below listed coursework.
 
Speech Communication
EDBI 4304 Methods of Teaching English as a Second Language 3
EDSP 4319 Teaching Strategies in Special Education 3
WRIT 3383 Advanced Grammar and Writing 3
COMM 1323 Rhetoric and Public Speaking 3
COMM 2313 Public Speaking 3
COMM 3323 Communication Theory 3
COMM Rhetorical Studies / Any three courses from: 3325, 3334, 3336, 3355, 4314, 4315 9
COMM Communication Studies / Any three courses from: 3324, 3345, 3354, 3363, 4304, 4323, 4373, JMC 3325 9