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To make an impact - teaching.

The speech education specialization is designed for the person who plans to become a communication educator. While the emphasis is primarily on secondary education, the area can serve as a specialization for teaching higher education as well.

Is it for you?
This program will be a good fit if you:
  • Are a good listener and communicator.
  • Are a creative thinker.
  • Are inquisitive and like to solve problems.
  • Are interested in teaching.
  • Enjoy working with youth.
Career Opportunities
Explore possible career opportunities with this degree:
  • Teacher
  • Graduate school
Recent Employers
Graduates have gone on to work at employers such as:
  • South Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa school districts
  • Graduate school
Clubs & Organizations
We offer the following extracurricular clubs to participate in:
  • Jackrabbit Forensics
  • Pi Kappa Delta
  • Lambda Pi Eta
Suggested Certificates
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Workplace Intercultural Competence Certificate (Undergraduate)
Suggested Minors
Suggested Accelerated Programs
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Mass Communication (M.M.C.)