Speech Communication: Transfer
The Speech Communication program at UCC prepares you for a variety of careers and transfers into four-year degree programs at major universities.
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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
Speech Communication Certificate at UCC
Money for College
Get access to millions of dollars that are available to students - not just loans. There are scholarships, grants and work study opportunities too! Every student can use money for college. It can help you to be more successful. Plus, it can lower your debt load when you finish college. Some students actually leave college debt-free! Here are some important sources of money for college. Don't let these opportunities for financial aid pass you by. Act now! Decide. Commit. Succeed.
- Work Study (Work on Campus. Get experience in the workforce.)
- Financial Advice (Tips on managing your money wisely and staying out of debt.)
- Scholarships and FAFSA (Sources of free money for college. Application times. FAFSA.)
- UCC Scholars (Tuition waiver for high school seniors with high GPAs.)
Why UCC?
At UCC, you can earn a TWO-YEAR TRANSFER DEGREE for less than you'll pay for one year at a state university. Plus, UCC offers:
• Seamless, direct transfer degrees
• Expert faculty dedicated to teaching
• Personal attention and small class sizes
• Online classes
Contact
Prospective students should visit Advising and Career Services to get started and then see a program advisor (below) to develop a more focused educational plan.
Paula Usrey - Contact
Associate Professor, Communication
Phone: 541-440-4647