Speech

Quick Facts

  • Courses fulfill:
    • Core Curriculum Requirement: Speech & Communication
    • Degree & certificate plan requirements
  • Transfer: Field of Study (9–18 semester credit hours)
  • Courses offered at: all campuses

Summary

Speech is more than giving a presentation. Speech is communication. It’s sharing your thoughts, expressing your ideas and exchanging information.

Our Speech courses are designed to help you gain more confidence in public speaking situations and be successful personally and professionally.

Strong communication skills are the #1 sought-after job skill. Our courses help improve your employability by emphasizing:

  • Listening and speaking skills
  • Self-confidence and overcoming fear of public speaking
  • Cultural awareness
  • Appropriate and effective communication in organizational settings 
  • Interpersonal and leadership skills in the workplace
  • Problem-solving groups and group communication
  • Cover letter and resume construction
  • Interviewing skills and techniques

Reasons to Study Speech

It’s interactive & engaging!

You will have a chance to be part of a group and get to know your classmates through a variety of:

  • Class activities
  • Community service projects
  • Speaking opportunities

Courses

Important: Check with your transferring institution to determine which courses will transfer.

 

Contact

Northeast Campus

Jamie Melton
Department Chair

Call 817-515-6229

Email jamie.melton@tccd.edu

Northwest Campus

Christina (Tina) Ross
Department Chair

Call 817-515-7227

Email christina.ross@tccd.edu

South Campus

Candice Carr Lovelace
Department Chair

Call 817-515-4438

Email candice.carrlovelace@tccd.edu

Southeast Campus

Tonya Blivens
Department Chair

Call 817-515-3423

Email tonya.blivens@tccd.edu

Trinity River Campus

Sheldon Smart
Department Chair

Call 817-515-1342

Email sheldon.smart@tccd.edu

Updated January 02, 2024