Speech

Speech and Communication Studies

Assist speech-language pathologists in the assessment and treatment of speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. Implement speech and language programs or activities as planned and directed by speech-language pathologists. Monitor the use of alternative communication devices and systems.

Jobs available locally

1,080

Demand Locally

+1 %

Annual Wage Range

$30,544 – $79,066

Assess and treat persons with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. May select alternative communication systems and teach their use. May perform research related to speech and language problems.

Jobs available locally

1,859

Demand Locally

+2 %

Annual Wage Range

$62,314 – $137,961

Teach courses in communications, such as organizational communications, public relations, radio/television broadcasting, and journalism. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Jobs available locally

10,043

Demand Locally

+2 %

Annual Wage Range

$41,510 – $144,716

Program Level:

Degrees, Pre-Majors/Transfer

Department:

Communication Arts

Institute:

Creative & Communication Arts

College:

NVC

Speech Communication Courses Links of Interest Faculty & Staff Apply Now

 

About the Program

The Speech Communication Program combines applied, practical knowledge with the art and theory of communication. The need to communicate effectively is important in every personal and professional relationship. Speech is also a core requirement for almost every degree program.

What will I learn?

Our Speech Communication students learn how to communicate effectively face to face and through the use of technology. Communication skills are vital to professional and personal success. Course topics include leadership skills, public speaking, group communication, interviewing, business writing, interpersonal relations, conflict resolution, intercultural communication, nonverbal communication, and social media.

What can I do with this course of study?

Communication skills are the number one skill employers report is necessary to succeed in the workplace. A major in Speech Communication allows for flexibility in looking for employment. A person with this focus has limitless career possibilities. Communication skills are valued in human resources, advertising, marketing, consulting, law, teaching, higher education administration, speech-writing, business administration, public relations, technical communication, broadcast journalism, social media management.

What is special about this program?

Students in the Speech Communication program engage in real-world application through participation in service learning, group projects, interviewing, networking with professionals in a variety of industries, public speaking competitions, and field trips. The Vista Learning Hub provides support to Speech Communication students with both written and oral communication.

 
Degrees and Certificates
 
Transfer Advising Guides

Communication - University of Texas San Antonio

Communication and Learning Disorders- OLLU

Communication - Texas A & M San Antonio

 

 

 

Available Courses:

SPCH 1311 Introduction to Speech Communication 

SPCH 1315 Public Speaking 

SPCH 1318 Interpersonal Communication 

SPCH 1321 Business and Professional Communication 

Faculty and Staff

 
Faculty

Karin Wilking
kwilkins1@alamo.edu

Amy Burton
aburton@alamo.edu

Jennifer Comedy-Holmes
jcomedy-holmes@alamo.edu

Elaine Jansky
ejansky1@alamo.edu

Lydia Yznaga
lyznaga@alamo.edu

Ruben Aguillon
raguillon12@alamo.edu

Darcy Keene
dhogan4@alamo.edu

Lane Sifuentes
lsifuentes22@alamo.edu

 
Staff

Jacqui Tocchi-Wallpe
jwallpe1@alamo.edu


Contact Us

Jacqualyn Tocchi-Wallpe
Admin. Services Specialist

Location:
JH 111A

Phone:
210-486-4319

Fiona McWilliam
Interim Academic Chair

Location:
JH 111L

Phone:
210-486-4338



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Darcy Keene
Discipline Coordinator

Location:
LOH 116

Phone:
210-486-4860