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SPCH 1144 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC

Speech Communication Workshop I
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This laboratory course offers students a wide variety of applied speech communication experiences. (2 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 2313046012

SPCH 1145 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC

Speech Communication Workshop II
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This laboratory course offers students a wide variety of applied speech communication experiences. (2 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 2313046012

SPCH 1311 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Introduction to Speech Communication
This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a Core Curriculum course selected by the colleges of DCCCD.
Prerequisite: One of the following must be met: (1) DREA 0093 AND DWRI 0093; (2) English as a Second Language (ESOL) 0044 AND 0054; or (3) have met Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Reading and Writing standards AND the college Writing score prerequisite requirement.
Course Description: Theory and practice of speech communication behavior in one-to-one, small group, and public communication situations are introduced. Students learn more about themselves, improve skills in communicating with others, and prepare and deliver formal public speeches. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 2313045112

SPCH 1315 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Fundamentals of Public Speaking
This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a Core Curriculum course selected by the colleges of DCCCD.
Prerequisite: One of the following must be met: (1) DREA 0093 AND DWRI 0093; (2) English as a Second Language (ESOL) 0044 AND 0054; or (3) have met Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Reading and Writing standards AND the college Writing score prerequisite requirement.
Course Description: An introductory course to develop the student's skills, knowledge, and understanding of the public speaking process. Topics include the principles of reasoning, audience analysis, collection of materials, outlining, and delivery. Emphasis is on the oral presentation of well-prepared speeches, using computer technology when appropriate. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 2313045312

SPCH 1342 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC, EFC, ECC, NLC, RLC

Voice and Articulation
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: One of the following must be met: (1) DREA 0093 AND DWRI 0093; (2) English as a Second Language (ESOL) 0044 AND 0054; or (3) have met Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Reading and Writing standards AND DCCCD Writing score prerequisite requirement.
Course Description: Students may register for either Speech Communication 1342 or Drama 2336 but may receive credit for only one of the two. The mechanics of speech are studied. Emphasis is on improving voice and pronunciation. This course is cross-listed as DRAM 2336. The student may register for either SPCH 1342 or DRAM 2336 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 2313045812

SPCH 2144 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC

Speech Communication Workshop III
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This laboratory course offers students a wide variety of applied speech communication experiences. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 2313046012

SPCH 2145 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC

Speech Communication Workshop IV
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This laboratory course offers students a wide variety of applied speech communication experiences. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 2313046012

SPCH 2341 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC, NLC

Performance of Literature
This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a Core Curriculum course selected by the colleges of DCCCD.
Prerequisite: One of the following must be met: (1) DREA 0093 AND DWRI 0093; (2) English as a Second Language (ESOL) 0044 AND 0054; or (3) have met Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Reading and Writing standards AND the college Writing score prerequisite requirement.
Course Description: Various types of literature are examined. Practice is provided in preparing and presenting selections orally. Emphasis is on individual improvement. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 2313045712

SPCH 2389 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, ECC, NLC

Academic Cooperative in Communication
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: One of the following must be met: (1) DREA 0093 AND DWRI 0093; (2) English as a Second Language (ESOL) 0044 AND 0054; or (3) have met Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Reading and Writing standards AND the college Writing score prerequisite requirement. Must also have instructor approval.
Course Description: This instructional program is designed to integrate on-campus study with practical hands-on work experience. In conjunction with class seminars, the student will set specific goals and objectives in the study of Communication. This course is cross-listed as COMM 2389. The student may register for either SPCH 2389 or COMM 2389 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (1 Lec., 5 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 2401035212


Academic Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.

WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four-year colleges and universities.

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