Speech & Communication Studies
Asian-American Speakers
- "An Asian American Anthem" a performance by Mike Sugun, an Ohlone College award winning forensic speaker, on Wednesday, May 7 from 1:00pm to 1:30pm in Room 6201, Building 6, Fremont campus
- "Japanese-American Identity and the Challenges of Multiraciality and Assimilation" by Larissa Akiko Bailon-Favela on Friday, May 9 from 1:00pm to 2:00pm in Room 3101, Building 3, Fremont campus
About Speech & Communication Studies
The Associate Degree in Speech & Communication Studies is designed to provide students with fundamental understanding of the principles of communication studies as well as experience in the application of these principles. Classes prepare students for transfer to four-year institutions and entry into careers in which effective communication skills are important, such as teaching, public relations, business, mass communication, and law. This program fulfills typical lower-division requirements at four-year institutions. Some variation in requirements may exist at a particular four-year college or university; therefore, it is essential that students also refer to the catalog of the prospective transfer institution and consult a counselor.
Do your goals include...
- Communicating more effectively in professional and personal life?
- Expressing yourself with confidence?
- Improving your personal relationships?
- Enhancing your listening skills?
If so, you may be interested in earning a Speech & Communication Studies Certificate from Ohlone College.
Upon completion of these courses, students will be awarded a Speech & Communication Studies Certificate that highlights competence in communication skills important for prospective employers, four-year colleges and universities, and other organizations.
Instructions
To qualify for a Speech & Communication Studies Certificate, students must earn a “B” grade or better in each of the required courses, and all courses must be taken at Ohlone College. Completed courses can be applied to multiple certificates. To apply for certificates, please complete the Application for Speech & Communication Studies Certificate (PDF). Application deadline for Fall semester is January 1 and the Spring semester is June 1 and must be turned in to Brenda Ahntholz’ mailbox in Building 1.
Interested? Want to know more?
If you are interested in learning more about these certificates or the Transfer AA Degree in Speech & Communication Studies, please contact:
- Kay Harrison, Building 2, Room 2322 (510) 979-7441
- Brenda Ahntholz, Building 6, Room 6308 (510) 979-7934
- Teresa Sutowski, Building 4, Room 4302 (510) 979-7402
Degree and Certificates
Review academic requirements in the Catalog and in the Curriculum Guides. All students are encouraged to meet with a counselor to review academic program requirements and/or have questions answered.
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- Associate of Arts (A.A.) Degree
- Certificate of Completion (also known as Fast-Track Certificate)
Related Information at Ohlone
Courses
Course descriptions are available in the Catalog. Review the Class Schedule for class dates and times. A sampling of courses for this discipline includes:
- SPCH-101 Introduction to Public Speaking
- SPCH-102 Critical Thinking / Group Decision Making
- SPCH-103 Interpersonal Communication
- SPCH-104 Critical Thinking / Persuasion
- SPCH-105 Intercultural Communication
- SPCH-106 Critical Thinking / Argumentation and Debate
- SPCH-110A1 Forensics Workshop
- SPCH-112A1 Argumentation & Debate Workshop
- SPCH/BA-115 Career Communication
- SPCH-122 Family Communication
- SPCH/TD-130 Oral Interpretation of Literature
- SPCH/TD-132 Voice and Diction
- SPCH/ESL-150 Basic English Pronunciation Accent Reduction
- SPCH/ESL-151 Introduction to Speech Communication Skills
Syllabi for Speech Courses
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the courses in this discipline, the student will have acquired the following knowledge and skills:
- Communicate with diverse audiences in multiple contexts to meet the goals of the intended communication.
- Describe and analyze the symbolic nature of communication and how it creates individual, group, and cultural reality.
- Identify, evaluate, and utilize evidence to support claims used in presentations and arguments.
- Demonstrate through performance and analysis the importance of both verbal and nonverbal communication.
Career Opportunities
Employment Outlook
Please refer to the following links for employment outlook and labor market information:
Please visit the Counseling Department for information.
Transfer Information
The California State University has Speech & Communication Studies Departments:
- San Francisco State University, Speech Department
http://www.sfsu.edu/~speech/
- San Jose State University, Communication Studies Department
http://www.sjsu.edu/depts/commstudies
- Chico University, Department of Communication
http://www.csuchico.edu/catalog/cat97/comm/
- California State University, East Bay, Communication Department
http://class.csueastbay.edu/communication/
- Fresno State University, Department of Communication
http://www.csufresno.edu/speechcomm/
The University of California has Speech Communication Departments:
- University of California, San Diego, Department of Communication Studies
http://communication.ucsd.edu/
- University of California, Los Angeles, Department of Communication Studies
http://www.humnet.ucla.edu/humnet/commstudies
- University of California, Santa Barbara, Department of Communication Studies
http://www.comm.ucsb.edu/
Please visit the Counseling Department and Transfer Center for information.
Faculty
Full-time
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Kay A. Harrison
Professor of Speech & Communication Studies
Director of Forensics
Coordinator of International Education
kharrison@ohlone.edu
(510) 979-7441
Office: Buildling 2, Room 2322
Office Hours: Posted on the door
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Teresa Massimo
Assistant Professor of Speech & Communication Studies
tmassimo@ohlone.edu
(510) 979-7402
Office: Building 4, Room 4302
Office Hours: Posted on the door
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Brenda Ahntholz
Assistant Professor of Speech & Communication Studies
Faculty Advisor - Speech Club & Sigma Chi Eta
bahntholz@ohlone.edu
(510) 979-7934
Office: Building 6, Room 6308
Office Hours: Posted on the door
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Maggie Morrisson
Professor Emeritus
Adjunct
Division
Humanities, Social Sciences, and Mathematics Division.
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