Speech Communication

SPEECH
COMMUNICATION

Academic Degrees

Undergraduate Studies

The Speech Communication major is focused on developing and enhancing communication competence through the examination of both theoretical and practical aspects of human communication.

Master's in Communication

The MA/MS in Communication provides a discipline-based, integrated study of communication and rhetoric structured around a core of fundamental theories, methodologies, and applications.

Speech Communication Minor

Through our communication courses, you’ll learn crucial skills employers value, like communication competence, cultural competency, collaboration/negotiation, and skillfully presenting ideas to both small and large audiences.

Speech Communication Stories

May 5, 2025

Improving health communication for all

man standing under a building awning smiling at camera

April 7, 2025

Unpacking the digital self: Morgan Quinn Ross explores technology, identity, and solitude

Feb. 5, 2025

School of Communication alumna and basketball player Sydney Wiese returns to OSU

Dec. 3, 2024

Exploring TikTok's role in shaping modern sexual education

Dec. 9, 2024

From Pandemic setback to global adventure: The journey of Kennedy Gehrke

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Student Spotlight

Gurwinder Mann, from biology to speech communication

Undergraduate student Gurwinder Mann strives to build connections while utilizing his coursework from speech communication

Born in India, Gurwinder Mann arrived at OSU in 2021, instantly falling in love with the campus, people, and the curriculum. Originally majoring in biology, Mann switched to speech communication soon after taking a public speaking course (COMM 111). “I just discovered that I really flourished in talking to people and listening,” says Mann. “Then learning more about how I can understand their lives, and how people communicate.”

Faculty Focus

School of Communication director discusses upbringing, family, interests, and becoming the first director of the new school

The School of Communication at the College of Liberal Arts is led by Dr. Colin Hesse

“We want to make the School of Communication as supportive for as many students as possible; that they are getting some semblance of a relationship—there's people that care, there are people that really want to help you as you move forward.”

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