Speech Communication

Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer Degree

The Speech Communication program at UCC prepares you for a variety of careers and transfers into four-year degree programs at major universities.

Ready to get started?

It's easy and only requires TWO steps.

Step 1

Fill out our response form. This will alert us that you are interested in the Communication Studies programs.

Step 2

If you are new to UCC (you've never taken a class), apply to UCC. Otherwise, you are done for now. You will be contacted about the next steps.

Careers

A degree in Speech Communication will prepare you for a wide variety of careers, depending on your focus. Argument and persuasion can prepare you for a career in government, politics or law. Interpersonal communication can prepare you for a career in social services, counseling, psychology or facilitating conversations between diverse groups. Other focuses include inter-cultural communication, organizational communication, information analysis, customer service, and speech writing.

Transfer Guide

Oregon universities vary greatly in transfer requirements for Communication Studies and Journalism programs.

Students must consult the UCC Advising and Career Center, their adviser and their transfer school as early as possible. Most Bachelor of Arts degrees require a second year of world languages; Bachelor of Science degrees require additional math.

Suggested Classes

• SP 111, Fundamentals of Public Speaking
• SP 219, Small Group Discussion
• SP 112, Persuasive Speech
• SP 105, Listening
• SP 218, Interpersonal Communication
• J 211, Intro to Mass Communication
• World Language
• History
• Social Science

Communications: One Year Certificate at UCC

• Public Relations Specialist, Pathways Certificate

 

Contact

 

Amy Fair - Contact
Chair, Associate Professor, Humanities
Phone: 541-440-4649