COMMUNICATION STUDIES
Certificate of Achievement Speech · Rio Hondo College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Description
This certificate program is for students who intend to improve their communication skills and knowledge, such as returning students or those with a sole intent of improving their interviewing, leadership, communication coaching, or other communication-based skills. The program offers student opportunities in communication studies through a tailored sequence of speech courses focusing on a student’s area of communication interest. In addition, this program serves as a pathway to a student's future degree pursuits, such as an AA-T in Communication Studies. Furthermore, this program builds the communication competencies needed for a student’s career success.
To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in Communication Studies, it is necessary to complete the following courses:
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Please select any 12 units from the following options | 12 | |
| COMM C1000 | Introduction to Public Speaking (formerly SPCH 101) | 3 |
| orCOMM C1000H | Introduction to Public Speaking - Honors (formerly SPCH 101H) | 3 |
| COMM C1004 | Interpersonal Communication (formerly SPCH 100) | 3 |
| orCOMM C1004H | Interpersonal Communication - Honors (formerly SPCH 100H) | 3 |
| SPCH 110 | Forensics: Speech & Debate Team | 2-9 |
| SPCH 120 | Small Group Communication | 3 |
| SPCH 130 | Oral Interpretation | 3 |
| SPCH 132 | Readers Theatre | 3 |
| SPCH 140 | Argumentation and Debate | 3 |
| SPCH 150 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| SPCH 240 | Argumentation and Discussion | 3 |
| Total | 12 | |