BA / BS Speech Communication

Students can earn a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) in Communication. This degree examines both theoretical and practical aspects of human communication. To complete the degree, students start by taking basic courses in public speaking, argumentation, and interpersonal communication. Upper division coursework focuses on two main areas in the Communication discipline: rhetoric and relational communication. At this level, topics include rhetorical and communication theory, methods of criticism and social science research, and elective choices in several areas such as health, organizational, or intercultural communication, or visual or political rhetoric.