The Speech program at College of the Desert offers an Associate of Arts degree in Speech as well as courses leading to transfer to a four-year college. The degree program is designed for students interested in all fields stressing human interaction. Students may also choose to continue their study in the discipline toward a bachelor’s or graduate degree. Transfer requirements at four-year colleges and universities tend to vary from institution to institution; students should consult with a counselor for specific information regarding the transfer requirements of their preferred college or university. For more information please call (760) 773-2572.
Advisors: A. Jazan, E. Reed
| Dept. |
No. |
Title |
Units |
| Required Courses: |
| SP |
1 |
Intro to Interpersonal Comm. |
3 |
| SP |
4 |
Public Speaking |
3 |
| Electives (A minimum of nine (9) units to be selected from the following): |
| SP |
2 |
Oral Interpretation of Literature |
3 |
| SP |
5 |
Group Discussion/Leadership |
3 |
| SP |
7 |
Decision Making / Advocacy |
3 |
| SP |
15 |
Intercultural Communication |
3 |
| A minimum of six (6) units from the following courses (confer with Speech Advisor): |
| MC |
1 |
Mass Media in American Culture |
3 |
| PHIL |
10 |
General Logic |
3 |
| PHIL |
11 |
Formal Logic |
3 |
| SOC |
2 |
Social Problems |
3 |
| SOC |
3 |
Fundamentals of Statistics |
3 |
| |
Required Subtotal |
21 |
| |
General Education (Option 1* or Option 2) |
34-43 |
| |
*Transferable Electives (as needed) |
3 |
| |
Physical Education Activities |
2 |
