Speech Communication Program

Sections:

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 Advisors

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
Berg Instructional Center (BIC), Room 2615S, (630) 942-3049

Geoffrey Elwell
Berg Instructional Center (BIC), Room 2615P, (630) 942-3145

Jude Geiger
Berg Instructional Center (BIC), Room 2615E, (630) 942-2179

Joyce Holte
Berg Instructional Center (BIC), Room 2615R, (630) 942-2794

Therese McGinnis
Berg Instructional Center (BIC), Room 2615Q, (630) 942-2175

Christopher Miller (Forensics)
Berg Instructional Center (BIC), Room 2615K, (630) 942-2823

Lauren Morgan (Forensics)
Berg Instructional Center (BIC), Room 2615J, (630) 942-2007

Steve Schroeder
Berg Instructional Center (BIC), Room 2615T, (630) 942-2514

Casey Slott
Berg Instructional Center (BIC), Room 2615N, (630) 942-2446

Stephen Thompson
Berg Instructional Center (BIC), Room 2615M, (630) 942-2121

If you are unable to contact an advisor, messages may be left with the Liberal Arts Division, Berg Instructional Center (BIC), Room 2616, (630) 942-2047.

Faculty Spotlight

Christopher Miller Speech
"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 Morgan Speech
"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 Benassi Speech
"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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