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Welcome SPD (Speech and Drama) is a combination of two academic fields, speech communication and theatre arts (drama). Speech Communication courses allow students to become more familiar with and competent in the process of transmitting and receiving messages in public and interpersonal contexts.

We study how people construct meaning as senders and receivers of messages, options for sending messages, and the effects these messages have upon others.

Our faculty consists of highly-respected professional communicators including six full-time professors and a full-complement of expert adjunct faculty members.

Courses in Theatre assist students in exploring the fields of acting, directing, stage production, film and appreciation for the dramatic arts.

Five SPD Courses are a part of the college's General Education requirements. The following courses meet the oral communication requirement (for graduation):

	SPD 100	Principles of Public Speaking (also available through ELI)
	SPD 110	Introduction to Speech Communication (also available on-line through ELI)
	SPD 115	Small Group Communication
	SPD 126	Interpersonal Communication
	SPD 227	Business and Professional Communication
	SPD 229	Intercultural Communication

Check with your Curriculum Major to see which course is recommended to you.