Public Speaking and Forensics
Certificate of Achievement Communication Studies · Chabot College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Description
This certificate provides students with advanced training in public speaking and debate, with a focus on performances in a public and competitive setting.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Pursue and evaluate knowledge through the skills of inquiry, research and critical thinking
- Demonstrate effective skills in written and spoken communication.
Program Requirements
SUBJECT #
TITLE
UNITS
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| COMM C1000 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| COMM 2 | Oral Interpretation of Literature | 3 |
| COMM 20 | Persuasion and Communication | 3 |
| COMM 46 | Argumentation and Debate | 3 |
| COMM 48 | Activities in Forensics | 4 |
| Total | 16 | |
Other Information
Discipline: Communication, Language & Media
Program Control Number: 38846
TOP Code: 150600 - Speech Communication
CIP Code: 09.0101 - Speech Communication and Rhetoric