Communication and Rhetorical Studies

Speech – These are the only courses that satisfy the Liberal Arts Speech Requirement

SPCH 110: Technical Communication

This course is an introduction to the exploration of the procedures of preparing a public speech with emphasis on personal credibility, audience analysis, and effective delivery techniques. This course fulfills Gannon University’s Liberal Studies Speech requirement for students enrolled in programs approved by the Liberal Studies Committee.

SPCH 111: Public Speaking

This course introduces both the theory and the practice of public speaking in a variety of contexts. Students will develop the communication skills necessary to analyze verbal discourse and perform effectively in a variety of public speaking situations.

SPCH 113: Human Communication & Society

This course introduces both the theory and the practice of public speaking in a variety of professional contexts. Special emphasis is given to public presentations, interviewing and interacting in group meetings.

SPCH 115: Presentational Strategies

This course introduces both the theory and the practice of public speaking in a variety of technologically mediated contexts. Special emphasis is given to students interested in the fields of media and/or performance who wish to develop their performance skills in mediated presentational environments.

COMMUNICATION & RHETORICAL STUDIES MINOR

This 15-credit minor focuses on understanding and developing the traits and strategies of a professional communicator. This minor will benefit the student who desires a career in sociopolitical environments, public relations, or any type of administrative/corporate leadership. Completion of the following 15 credits will satisfy the requirements for a minor in Communication & Rhetorical Studies. 3 Presentational Strategies/SPCH 115 3 Philosophy of Communication/COMM 225 or PHIL 225 3 Interpersonal Communication/COMM 235 3 Persuasion/COMM 314 3 Argumentation & Debate/COMM 322 15

COUNSELING AND HELPING PROFESSIONS MINOR

REBECCA WILLOW, ED.D., Advisor The Counseling and Helping Professions minor is designed to provide basic counseling and helping skills for students who are interested in pursuing a career in behavioral and human service related fields such as Professional Counseling, Social Work and Criminal Justice. Issues such as the diverse needs of human service clients, theoretical frameworks for services and multiple roles of helping professionals will be addressed. The courses included in this minor can also be of use to health professions majors such as Nursing, Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy.