SPC 2016 Basic Communication Skills . . . . . 3(F,S,SS)
Formal and informal strategies of human communication. Emphasizes public presentational skills, interpersonal communication, small group communication and problem solving using lecture and experiential learning format. (General Studies Course: HUM/VAL)

SPC 3301 Interpersonal Communication . . . . . 3(F,S,SS)
Prerequisite: SPC 2016.
Emphasizes link between interpersonal communication skills and relationship building in personal and professional contexts. Includes components on self awareness, impression management, rapport building, developing intimacy, managing conflict, ethical use of interpersonal power, diversity issues, leadership, and using technology to facilitate interpersonal communication. Involves hands-on service learning project that provides the opportunity to practice interpersonal skills in a professional setting.

SPC 3425 Group and Team Communication . . . . . 3(F)
Prerequisite: SPC 2016
Focuses on appropriate and effective communication for task-oriented teams. Includes components on building cohesion, managing group conflict, valuing diversity, principled leadership, problem analysis, information gathering, and conducting focus group interview. Promotes development of critical thinking, leadership skills, team-based problem solving skills and use of communication technologies through hands on student learning project.

SPC 3594 Practicum in Forensics . . . . . 1(F,S,SS)
Active forensics participation through library research, topic analysis, discussion, practice and travel to intercollegiate tournaments. Permission is required.

SPC 3602 Advanced Presentational Strategies . . . . . 3(CALL DEPT)
Prerequisite: SPC 2016.
Professional public speaking course emphasizing all aspects of oral communication leadership competencies. Includes development and performance of oral reports, persuasive, informative, and ceremonial speaking styles. Involves hands-on student learning that promotes competent use of technologies used in public presentations.

SPC 3605 Speech Writing, Analysis and Delivery . . . . . 3(CALL DEPT)
Practical application in writing, analyzing and delivering speeches for intercollegiate individual events, applied communication research, and alternatives in speech communication including special occasion speaking.

SPC 4634 Rhetoric of the Southern Civil Rights Movement . . . . . 3(CALL DEPT)
In-depth study of the role of public communication in the struggle for civil rights carried on in the South (1954-1968). Offered concurrently with SPC 5635; graduate students will be assigned additional work.

SPC 4710 Intercultural Communication . . . . . 3(CALL DEPT)
Cultural factors that influence communication between representatives of different cultures, either on a dyadic, small-group, or public speaking level. Offered concurrently with SPC 5715; graduate students will be assigned additional work.

SPC 5635 Rhetoric of the Southern Civil Rights Movement . . . . . 3(CALL DEPT)
In-depth study of the role of public communication in the struggle for civil rights carried on in the South (1954-1968). Offered concurrently with SPC 4634; graduate students will be assigned additional work.

SPC 5715 Intercultural Communication . . . . . 3(CALL DEPT)
Cultural factors that influence communication between representatives of different cultures, either on a dyadic, small-group, or public speaking level. Offered concurrently with SPC 4710; graduate students will be assigned additional work.

SPC 6238 Communication in Southern Civil Rights Movement . . . . . 3(CALL DEPT)
Focuses on the civil rights movement as a social movement and the role of communication in the movement. Students will relate to social movement theory and the current understanding about persuasion to various campaigns in the civil rights movement in an effort to confirm, modify or reject the conventional wisdom.