Program Summary
Public Speaking (SPCH 1315) is part of the core curriculum and is therefore required for Associate of Arts Degree-seeking students. Students pursuing a speech communication major at a university should consider majoring in Communication while at Hill.
EDUCATION PLAN(S)
DEGREE/CERTIFICATE OPTION(S)
Speech/Communication Degree
Associate of Arts
60 Credit Hours
Ten Marketable Skills
| Communication | the process of transmitting information and ideas from one individual or group to another, verbally or through writing. |
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| Critical Thinking | the intellectually disciplined process of actively and skillfully conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, synthesizing, and/or evaluating information gathered from, or generated by, observation, experience, reflection, reasoning, or communication, as a guide to belief and action. |
| Teamwork | willingness to be a part of a group of persons in a cooperative or coordinated effort in the interests of a common cause. |
| Adaptability | the ability to be flexible and adapt to changing conditions. |
| Work Ethic | a set of values centered on the importance of doing work and reflected especially in a desire or determination to work hard. |
| Continued Learning | the ability to continually develop and improve one's skills and knowledge in order to perform effectively. |
| Social Skills | skills used to communicate and interact with other people, both individually and in groups, verbally and non-verbally, through gestures, body language and our personal appearance. |
| Time Management | the process of organizing and planning how to divide your time between specific activities. |
| Analytical Thinking | the ability to solve problems quickly and effectively through a methodical step-by-step approach that breaks down complex problems into single and manageable components. |
| Cultural Competency | the ability to understand, communicate with, and effectively interact with people across cultures. |
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Brad Stevens
Program Coordinator
bstevens@hillcollege.edu
817.760.5905
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