Major:
Speech Communication and Rhetoric Major

Description: A program that focuses on the scientific, humanistic, and critical study of human communication in a variety of formats, media, and contexts. Includes instruction in the theory and practice of interpersonal, group, organizational, professional, and intercultural communication; speaking and listening; verbal and nonverbal interaction; rhetorical theory and criticism; performance studies; argumentation and persuasion; technologically mediated communication; popular culture; and various contextual applications.

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What is the Median Salary Range for Speech Communication Majors?

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What jobs and careers are associated to a major in Speech Communication and Rhetoric?

•Communications Teachers, Postsecondary

•Public Address System and Other Announcers

•Public Relations Specialists

•Radio and Television Announcers

•Writers and Authors

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