Speech Communication

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Program Level:

Pre-Majors/Transfer

Department:

Humanities, Communication, and Creative Arts

College:

NLC

What is Speech Communication?

Communication is essential for human thriving and for empowering relationships. This creates dynamic work cultures and healthy family environments. Communication and connections are essential for community collaboration and development.

Master skills to hold in-person conversations with colleagues, collaborate effectively with others, and lead others well. These skills are valuable in many aspects of life, including personal relationships, teamwork, leadership, civic engagement, cultural communication, and professional environments.

Speech Communication courses at NLC prepare you to transfer to many Texas public universities to complete a bachelor’s degree in a related field and succeed in a competitive job market

What will I learn?

These are some of the most in-demand skills employers want from college graduates. Learn to use your voice effectively and powerfully. Learn to bring out the best in others through communication.

According to LinkedIn, employers consistently identify that these human skills are needed to be successful in today’s technologically-driven workplace. Learn the skills to promote healthy and strong relationships, overcome conflict, and collaborate to build a better future in our complex, technology driven world.

What's special about Communication?

Academic Experiences

Our Speech department offers:

● Honors course opportunities

● Speech Lab Tutoring

● Speech Showcases

● Ethics Bowl Team

● Communications Field of Study

All NLC students have access to a speech lab for tutoring and support with speech writing and delivery skills. We offer this service to any students taking NLC courses.

We host a Speech Showcase for our distinguished presenters. We also offer a student award for “Communication Excellence.”

Speech Communications courses at NLC prepare you to thrive and succeed in a competitive job market

What can I do with this course of study?

What career are you passionate about? Professions that engage with people and the public all benefit from our course work:

Business
Sales & Marketing
Human Resources
Management and Leadership
Customer Service
Entrepreneurship
Consulting
Non-profit Management
Civic and Government
Pre-Law
Community Advocacy
Law Enforcement
Social Work
Military Leadership

Transferable Skills

● Technical Skills

Speech Writing
Presentation and delivery
Critical Thinking
Facilitation
Negotiation
Professional etiquette
Digital Communication tools
Conflict resolution skills
Brainstorming and Problem-solving
Decision making
Business Writing

Communications and Media
Journalism
Public Relations
Content Creators
Broadcasting
Health and Human Services
Healthcare Professionals
Counseling and Therapy
Teaching and Education
Speech Therapy
Science and Technology
Engieering Professionals
Project Management
Technical Writing
IT Support Specialist
Market Research Analyst

● Human Skills

- Verbal clarity, articulation, and pronunciation
- Nonverbal perception and interpretation
- Listening skills
- Cultural communication
- Empathy and Emotional Intelligence
- Networking
- Confidence
- Persuasion and Influence
- Team Building and cohesion
- Leadership

Associate of Arts

Texas Direct provides seamless transfer degree pathways between two- and four-year institutions.

Students who complete the Texas Core Curriculum and Field of Study at any public two-year institution automatically qualify to receive an associate degree – the Texas Direct Transfer Degree. They are also qualified to transfer their courses as a block applied directly to their selected major. Learn more about the revised Field of Study for Communications