Communication

Having excellent communication skills can help you find success in a variety of industries.

Studying speech at MCC, you’ll learn the skills necessary to critically evaluate and organize information, adapt to diverse contexts and audiences, and clearly articulate your message for maximum impact. You’ll graduate knowing how to effectively speak, listen, and manage conflict to build and maintain satisfying personal and professional relationships.

Individuals with degrees in communication-related fields have been hired by profit and non-profit organizations as well as numerous government entities.

Contact (815) 479-7556 with specific questions about this program.

Transfer Pathways are for students who plan to continue their education at a four-year college or university to earn a bachelor’s degree. Students take courses toward an associate degree at MCC, then transfer credits to the college of their choice. It is important that students work closely with an MCC academic advisor and their transfer school to verify degree requirements.Students take courses toward an associate degree at MCC, then transfer credits to the college of their choice. It is important that students work closely with an MCC academic advisor and their transfer school to verify degree requirements. See Transfer Degree details

Sample Semester 1 16 Credit Hours

    COURSE LIST Course Ids: SPE-151#3 hrs,Select a Mathematics Course#3 hrs,THE-151#3 hrs,Select a Social and Behavioral Science Course#3 hrs,Select a Humanities or Fine Arts Course#3 hrs,MCC-101#1 hr

Sample Semester 2 15 Credit Hours

    COURSE LIST Course Ids: ENG-151#3 hrs,SPE-155#3 hrs,Select a Literature Course#3 hrs,Select a Physical Science Course#3-4 hrs,Select an Elective#3 hrs

Sample Semester 3 15 Credit Hours

    COURSE LIST Course Ids: ENG-152#3 hrs,SPE-251#3 hrs,JRN-180#3 hrs,Select a Social and Behavioral Science Course#3 hrs,Select a Life Science Course#3-4 hrs

Sample Semester 4 15 Credit Hours

    COURSE LIST Course Ids: SPA-151#4 hrs,Select a Social and Behavioral Science Course#3 hrs,Select an Elective#3 hrs,Select an Elective#3 hrs,Select an Elective#3 hrs

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