What is Speech Communication?
Speech communication studies the ways we connect with one another through talk. As we speak, our words and actions become one. Our works allow us to influence change in the world. Our actions, in turn, affect how others perceive us and how we perceive ourselves. Dr. Judy Pearson observes:
- As we extend ourselves to others, we become empathic.
- As we treat others fairly, we become just.
- As we respect difference, we become fully human.
Why Study Speech Communication at CSM?
CSM's award-winning speech communication program provides expert instruction and lab support to help you develop as a communication student and gain desirable skills in speaking and listening. In addition, our program offers:
- The flexibility to design a speech communication curriculum that focuses on your interests and needs.
- The opportunity to work with trained speech communication professionals and study collaboratively with classmates.
- The chance to gain experience through a variety of learning opportunities, including access to our Speech Lab and service learning projects.
Speech communication courses will give you a foundation in communication that you can put to immediate use. You will find that the skills you learn in speech courses will help you succeed in other subjects, in the workforce, as well as in your everyday lives. Students may also continue to build upon their knowledge and skills through taking more speech communication courses. In addition, the Speech Department offers a certificate of completion and an associate of arts (A.A.) degree in speech communication.
Special Characteristics of the CSM Speech Communication Department
- Diverse faculty with specializations in different areas of speech communication
- Model Teaching Program Award, 2002 Western States Communication Association
- Day and evening course offerings to fit your needs
- Speech Lab to polish communication skills
Yaping Li
Professor
(650) 574-6338
liy@smccd.edu
