Communication Major - Speech Communication Concentration
Known as rhetoric by the Greeks and Romans, the speech discipline teaches students how to 
communicate in a public setting. Our program seeks to provide students with an understanding of the communication processes both among individuals and within varying cultures and societies. Students develop the ability to analyze and master the various forms of communication: oral, written, visual, and virtual. They study the role of communication in history and society and prepare themselves for careers in the modern information age. Students take courses in a variety of areas including Performance and Practice, Relational Communication, and Mass Media.
The speech concentration provides a firm grasp of communication strategies and theories. With a focus in speech communication students gain a variety of invaluable skills for many occupations. Additionally, students in this concentration graduate with the base they need to further their education through graduate studies.
For more details on the curriculum requirements and the types of courses you would be taking as a Communication Major with a concentration in Speech Communication, visit our Online Course Catalog or take a look at the printable Communication Major Brochure.
(Course catalog and major brochure include PDF files. Click here for the Adobe® PDF Reader®)
To apply for admission to Messiah College, simply call and request an application at 1-800-233-4220 or apply online! We will be happy to provide a Viewbook or other materials to introduce you to our excellent programs and facilities. Open House dates and major-specific events are scheduled throughout the year. Students may arrange for a variety of visit options to suit their interests and schedule.
