BSc in Speech Communication in Eugene United States | Oregon State University

The Speech Communication program requires 48 credits of coursework centered on two key themes: relational communication and rhetoric.

In relational communication, students explore organizational dynamics, small group interactions, health communication, family relationships, intercultural exchanges, as well as mediation and conflict resolution. The rhetoric track covers argumentation techniques, persuasive strategies, propaganda analysis, visual rhetoric, social movements, popular culture studies, media analysis, and political campaign communication.

Alumni have pursued diverse careers in communication-intensive fields such as public relations, corporate training, education, nonprofit leadership, conflict resolution, political work, advertising, and business management. Many have also gained admission to prestigious graduate programs, particularly in legal studies.