do u have to take speech courses in college ?

Answer 1

It would help if you took speech just to take it becuse no matter what the class odds are that you will be presenting to the class materials so it comes in handy.

I realize that the thought of public speaking is one of the biggest fears that we have (stronger than the fear of death!), but the more you do it, the easier it becomes.

I remember at the community college in psychology, I had to present a topic to the class...I was so nervous the paper I held was shaking so much I could hardly read my notes...and my legs were like rubber, and my voice cracked.

But, I went through it. Then I took other classes like English 102, Humanities, and had to present more to the class, there was no way around not presenting!

So, I read books and learned some tricks. I became a better presenter. No longer shaking, but taking my time presenting confidently in my other classes in the school of business.

In the 300 level and 400 level courses(Business program) it is mostly about team work, and group presentations. So, taking a speech course would be terrific to get over your fears.

By avoiding them you give them strength over you...only by giving speeches do you gain confidence and conquer your fears.

It is something you will do in college in your core classes like English 101, 102, and Humanities. So take the course and gain confidence!

I still get scared a little bit, but it only makes you a better presenter.

Answer 2

Different colleges and different majors have different requirements. If you are going into a profession in which speech is part of the job and your major reflects that (business, communications, etc.), you will probably have to take a speech course. If not, for example if you are a dance major, you will only have to take a speech class if it is part of the general education requirements for the entire college.

Answer 3

Depends on the college and your major. Usually though speech falls into another category (typically either English or Humanities) and you need a certain amount of credits from English/Humanities. For instance I need an arts credit, but I can take anything from drawing to ceramics to music.

Answer 4

Depends on the school.

For an example, At the University of Wyoming, public speaking is a required part of their core.

At University of Alabama, it's a humanities elective. Look in whatever school you're interested in's general catalog at their core curriculum.

Answer 5

It depends, but in almost all cases you can take it. You might not need to take it but it is an option

Answer 6

It depends on the school and your major/minor.