This program is designed to offer the Associate in Arts degree (and Certificate of Achievement option offered only at City and Miramar Colleges) as well as a broad spectrum of communication classes that will provide training for occupations in which public contact and verbal skills are important. It can also serve as a core for the Selected Studies degree, as well as meeting transfer requirements to four-year institutions.

Students who complete the Speech Communications Program will be able to: Analyze contemporary socio-political issues by delivering speeches on select topics. Speeches are highly developed, outlined, and fully supported with research. Students must move beyond mere description and provide a rationale for their thought process. Use oral and written communication to advance ideas and advocate positions. Engage in speech activities such as persuasive speaking where they will advocate controversial ideas to others, adapt to audiences, and critically analyze contentious issues. Speeches are taped and students are expected to analyze their own performance as well as provide feedback for other speakers. Students will be assessed through a combination of performance evaluations, written assignments, and written tests and quizzes.