Ba speech communication in Iona college

We'll help you become a strong, effective, and ethical communicator, and put you on the path to career success. In this program, you'll pursue the theoretical and practical study of effective communication in many environments.We offer many service-learning and volunteer opportunities in our classes and you will begin to network as soon as you declare the major. Putting theory into practice, you'll learn appropriate skills to become a strong, competitive professional.You'll benefit from our small class sizes and supportive teaching, which provides one-on-one attention and guidance. Our faculty are active practitioners in the field who can help you make the professional connections you'll need as you enter the workplace.Our large alumni network helps facilitate internship and service-learning opportunities, and we regularly invite guest speakers into the classroom to keep you abreast of opportunities and best practices in the field.You'll study communication theories in public speaking, interpersonal communication, self-communication, intercultural communication and group communication. And, you'll learn to incorporate these theories into your own speaking style.Our program is guided by the National Communication Association's (NCA) eight public speaking competencies. From interpersonal speech through business and professional speaking, from story telling and narrative to communication for the healthcare professional, and gender differences in communication, you'll have the opportunity to build a solid foundation for further study as well as to identify career opportunities in diverse areas.

Students accepted into the program are expected to maintain a 3.5 GPA during their undergraduate studies.

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