<h2><span class="larger-bold">TRACK REQUIREMENTS & ELECTIVES</span> (24 HOURS)</h2>
<p>Students choose one of the following tracks and complete all requirements for that track as listed below. Additional hours of any applicable speech communication courses may be completed to total 36 hours for completion of the major.</p>
<h2><span class="larger-bold">Corporate & Organizational Communication Track</span></h2>
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<p>Students who choose the Corporate and Organizational Communication track focus on communication within the context of businesses and other organizations. Effective communication in organizations is necessary both for the attainment of organizational goals and for individual productivity and satisfaction. This track is designed for those who will have to perform in organizational settings and want to become more effective in their interactions with others for a more successful and fulfilling work life. This knowledge is especially important now that the "world of work" is undergoing such rapid change. In addition to learning, understanding, and applying organizational theories and research, students will also develop important organizational skills such as conflict management, decision making, goal setting, team building, giving feedback, etc. Students completing this track will be prepared for careers in a wide variety of organizational settings and roles (sales, management, human resources, training, etc.), as well as for graduate study in communication or business.</p>
<h3>Requirements:</h3>
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<li>SPC 201Small Group Communication</li>
<li>SPC 203 Introduction to Organizational Communication</li>
<li>SPC 300 Communication in Interviewing</li>
<li>SPC 403 Organizational Communication Theory & Application</li>
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<h3>Recommended electives:</h3>
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<li>SPC 210 Interracial Communication</li>
<li>SPC 213 Introduction to PR</li>
<li>SPC 223 Interpersonal Communication Theory & Application</li>
<li>SPC 331 Gender & Communication</li>
<li>SPC 430 Persuasion & Social Influence</li>
<li>SPC 434 Nonverbal Communication</li>
<li>SPC 491 Internship in Speech Communication</li>
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<h2>Notes</h2>
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<li><span lang="EN" style='font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN'>SPC 203 is a prerequisite for SPC 403; it cannot be taken concurrently</span></li>
<li><span lang="EN" style='font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN'>SPC 403 is a prerequisite for SPC 409 (Senior Project); it cannot be taken concurrently</span></li>
<li><span lang="EN" style='font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN'>A grade of “C” or higher is required in SPC 329 and SPC 330 before the student is allowed to enroll in SPC 409 Senior project</span> <span lang="EN" style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN'>in Speech Communication</span></li>
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<h2><span class="larger-bold">Interpersonal Communication Track</span></h2>
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<p>Students in the Interpersonal Communication track are generally attracted to it for the solid preparation it provides for graduate school. This track provides students with a thorough theoretical and practical understanding of the ways in which verbal and nonverbal communication are used in defining, negotiating, and modifying relationships. This track also increases students’ awareness of both the many types of, and the myriad influences on, interpersonal relationships. A thorough, systematic examination of relevant theory and research regarding interpersonal communication is provided. Students who select this track as pre-graduate study preparation will find themselves with an excellent foundation upon which to begin careers in the academic community, such as professor, researcher, or administrator. Those choosing this track as an end in itself will be well prepared for positions in the business sector such as recruiters and trainers.</p>
<h3>Requirements:</h3>
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<li>SPC 201 Small Group Communication</li>
<li>SPC 323 Interpersonal Communication Theory & Applications</li>
<li>SPC 421 Computer-Mediated Communication</li>
<li>SPC 422 Family Communication</li>
<li>SPC 434 Nonverbal Communication</li>
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<h3>Recommended electives:</h3>
<ul>
<li>SPC 203 Intro to Organizational Communication</li>
<li>SPC 210 Interracial Communication</li>
<li>SPC 305 Listening</li>
<li>SPC 311 Intercultural Communication</li>
<li>SPC 331 Gender & Communication</li>
<li>SPC 370 Health Communication</li>
<li>SPC 423 Honesty & Deception in Communication Relationships</li>
<li>SPC 430 Persuasion and Social Influence</li>
<li>SPC 433 Language and Speech Communication</li>
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<h2>Notes</h2>
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<li><span lang="EN" style='font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family: Cambria;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-ansi-language:EN'>SPC 424 is ONLY offered in the spring</span></li>
<li><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin'>SPC 323 is a prerequisite for SPC 424; i</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin'>t cannot be taken concurrently.</span> <span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin'>SPC 323 is offered in the spring, so it ideally should be taken during the </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin'>student’s second or third year</span></li>
<li><span lang="EN" style='font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family: Cambria;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-ansi-language:EN'>A grade of “C” or higher is required in SPC 329 and SPC 330 before the student is allowed to enroll in SPC 424 Senior project</span></li>
<li><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin'>Students who are enrolling in SPC 329 or SPC 330 in Fall 2012 or later will be required to abide by the “C” requirement</span></li>
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<h2 class="larger-bold"><span class="larger-bold">Public Relations Track</span></h2>
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<p>Students who choose the Public Relations track will study under a model program, designed to meet and exceed national guidelines for undergraduate public relations education described in Public Relations Education for the 21st Century: A Port of Entry, sponsored by the Commission on Public Relations Education. This track stresses written, oral, graphic, and technological applications of communication skills. Elements of the program are designed to keep entry-level students in touch with upper division students, and past graduates in touch with all students. In addition, students will experience the “paired course” concept, an idea that helps students integrate materials across their sequence of study. And finally, students may join our award-winning chapter of Public Relations Student Society of America, which is affiliated with the national professional association, Public Relations Society of America.</p>
<h3>Requirements:</h3>
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<li>SPC 213 Introduction to Public Relations</li>
<li>SPC 313 Applied Public Relations (blocked with 315)</li>
<li>SPC 315 Technology Applications in PR (blocked with 313)</li>
<li>SPC 413 Case Studies in PR</li>
<li>SPC 414 PR Campaigns/Planning & Evaluations (blocked with SPC 415)</li>
<li>SPC 415 PR Campaigns/Programming & Implementation (fulfills Sr Project core requirement)</li>
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<h3>Recommended Electives: See Public Relations Advisor</h3>
<h2>Notes:</h2>
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<li><span lang="EN" style='font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family: Cambria;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-ansi-language:EN'>SPC 413 is ONLY offered in the fall</span></li>
<li><span lang="EN" style='font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family: Cambria;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-ansi-language:EN'>SPC 313 and SPC 315 are blocked courses and must be taken concurrently</span></li>
<li><span lang="EN" style='font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family: Cambria;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-ansi-language:EN'>SPC 414 and SPC 415 are blocked courses and must be taken concurrently</span></li>
<li><span lang="EN" style='font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family: Cambria;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-ansi-language:EN'>A grade of "B" or higher must be obtained in SPC 313 to continue in the PR track</span></li>
<li><span lang="EN" style='font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family: Cambria;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-ansi-language:EN'>A grade of “C” or higher is required in SPC 329 and SPC 330 before the student is allowed to enroll in SPC 414/415 Senior project</span></li>
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<h2>Additional Speech Communication Electives</h2>
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<li>SPC 104 Oral Argumentation Skills</li>
<li>SPC 309 Independent Projects in Speech Communication</li>
<li>SPC 410 Rhetorical Theory & Criticism</li>
<li>SPC 411 Analysis of Political Communication</li>
<li>SPC 419 Special Topics in Speech Communication</li>
<li>SPC 491 Internship in Speech Communication</li>
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<p><strong>Remember: </strong> You must complete at least 18 credit hours in a minor area of study and a total of 124 credit hours to graduate.</p>