Speech Communication Program

Sections:

Speech Communication

From disc jockey to college administrator, from youth counselor to campaign director, from television personality to real estate developer, careers in speech are as diverse as the people who make up our culture.

Whether you are a speech major or simply exploring the field as part of your general education, the career skills developed in the wide variety of speech classes offered include group interaction strategies, poise and confidence in public speaking, productive techniques for conflict resolution, the artistic development of creativity, and interactive approaches to corporate culture and public relations.

A student of speech obtains a broad-based liberal arts education with the additional advantage of superior communication skills development, thus turning the student into a highly desirable employment candidate with a leg up on others.

College of DuPage students also may benefit from participation on the Speech Forensics Team. Activities include oral interpretation, public speaking and readers theater. For information about the speech team, call (630) 942-2507.

Course Descriptions

FACULTY ADVISERS

If you are considering this program as an area of study, consult with a faculty advisor in this field. To send an email, click on the name of the advisor you wish to reach:

Marco Benassi
MAC 291, (630) 942-3049

Geoffrey Elwell
MAC 289, (630) 942-3145

Joyce Holte
MAC 228, (630) 942-2794

Therese McGinnis
MAC 222, (630) 942-2175

Christopher Miller (Forensics)
MAC 224, (630) 942-2823

Lauren Morgan (Forensics)
MAC 223, (630) 942-2007

Steve Schroeder
MAC 227, (630) 942-2514

Casey Slott
MAC 270, (630) 942-2446

Stephen Thompson
MAC 259A, (630) 942-2121

If you are unable to contact an advisor, messages may be left with the Liberal Arts Division, BIC 3416, (630) 942-2047.

Faculty Spotlight

Christopher MillerSpeech
"When I was about 7 or 8 years old, my Mom looked me in the eye and said, 'Chris, you should be a teacher when you grow up.' I can't recall what I was doing or why she said this to me, but I'll never forget her saying those words. Ever since, it was always in the back of my mind."
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Lauren MorganSpeech
"I hope my students take away improved competence as communicators, a better understanding of human-ness (if that's a word) and, most of all, a love of learning."
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Marco BenassiSpeech
"I love when a student does or says something that I would have never imagined," he said. "I love to see people take risks to move ideas forward and help us all realize there are many ways to accomplish a single pursuit."
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