Associate of Arts in Speech Communication

San Antonio College (Alamo Colleges)

The speech communication program combines applied, practical knowledge with the art and theory of communication. The need to communicate effectively is important in every personal and professional relationship. Speech is also a core requirement for many degree programs. At its most basic level, speech is the use of oral communication to convey information from one person to another. It is what makes us human. Our ability to communicate effectively, both face to face and online, is a skill that is vital to our successful interaction with other humans. Understanding and leveraging effective speech communications provides pathways to building understanding, developing community, and inspiring leadership. Students study leadership skills, group dynamics, effective interviewing techniques, interpersonal relations, public speaking, debate, interviewing, using your voice effectively, oral interpretation, and conflict resolution.