Catalog 2025-2026

SPE 475 Communication and Speech Studies Capstone

This Culminating Experience course is designed for students interested in advanced public speaking in the technological context. Students will study the theory and practice of formulating public messages for the technology channel of the communication model and specific attention will be paid to the analysis of the receivers. Moreover, students are asked to utilize the knowledge and skills that they have acquired over the course of their Spartan Studies experiences and within their CSS Major courses. In this interdisciplinary course, students will apply their knowledge of rhetoric, social sciences, and the humanities to demonstrate their growth as a local citizen and a global thought leader. 

Spartan Studies

CE

Credits

4

Prerequisite

At least 2 CSS Introductory Courses (SPE 101, SPE 200, or SPE 208), SPE 212, SPE 310, COM 301, and at least 1 CSS Advanced course (SPE 401, SPE 402, or SPE 403). Spartan Studies core completed. Communication and Speech Studies majors only. Senior Standing. Spartan Studies First-Year Seminar, mathematics, AWR 101, AWR 201, UTAMPA 200, UTAMPA 201, core humanities, core social science.