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Speech Option, Liberal Arts A.A.

Program Snapshot
Academic CredentialAssociate in Arts (AA)
Total Credit Hours60
Average Time to Complete2 yrs.
Academic PathwayHumanities, Arts, Design, Communication
AdvisorSandra Pugh
Associate Professor, Language and Literature
850.769.1551 ext. 2879
spugh@gulfcoast.edu

Senior Administrative AssistantMax Weinmann
850.872.3870
jweinman1@gulfcoast.edu

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Speech, A.A.

Want to Master the Art of Public Speaking?

The purpose of this program is to prepare you for the art of public speaking. You will engage in critical thinking and apply principles of reasoning to your ideas, and to the ideas of others. The track includes the study and execution of significance to setting, audience and purpose.

Upon graduation you may work in communication-related fields. Earning your Associate in Arts degree in communication prepares you for professions in law, ministry, education, speech writing, management, lobbying and sales. 

Speech class

Speech Course Requirements

ENC1101, English I
ENC1102, English II
Visual and Performing Arts
Philosophy/Religion
Literature
Select 6 hours:
MAC1105, College Algebra 
MAC2311, Calculus with Analytical Geometry I 
MGF1106, Mathematics for Liberal Arts 
MGF1107, Survey of Mathematics 
STA2023, Statistics
Physical Science
Biological Science
Behavioral Sciences
History
Government
SPC1608, Introduction to Public Speaking
Select 21 hours:
Electives
Recommended Electives:
MMC1000, Survey of Mass Communication

What can you do with a Speech Degree?

In this field, people find careers as:

Spokesperson
Professor
Speech Writer
News Anchor
Politician
Religious Leader
Motivational Speaker

Gulf Coast alumni of this program have continued their education at:

University of Florida
Miami Dade College
Florida International University
Broward College
University of Central Florida

Sandra Pugh

Meet Sandra Pugh

"Many students are pleasantly surprised that they have such a fun time delivering speeches. Preparing and delivering speech presentations to a peer audience will further develop and enhance communication and critical listening skills. If you’re willing to communicate with confidence and competence, you can affect change in the world. " – Assistant Professor of English 
Who is Eligible for the Speech Program?
If you are a high school graduate, you can apply to this program. If you have earned credits from a regionally accredited college or university, you may have a head start at Gulf Coast State College.
Why Choose Gulf Coast State College to Earn Your Degree?
You'll get a great education with one of the lowest tuition rates in the state. With small class sizes and professors who care, you'll get the personal attention you deserve. More than 90% of our graduates would recommend Gulf Coast State College to others.
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Are you ready to Get Started?

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Consult the Gulf Coast State College Catalog for specific program and course information.

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