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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.
School of Communication and Journalism Fast Facts
Award-Winning Faculty
15
Number of Students
250
Undergraduate
30
Graduate
Student/Faculty Ratio
20:1
For-Credit Internships Each Year
50+
Student Organizations
10
Scholarship Funding
57
Recipients
$60,000
Awarded
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
- Teacher
- Graduate school
Recent Employers
- SD, MN, and IA School Districts
- Graduate school
Suggested Certificates
Suggested Minors
Clubs and Organizations
- Jackrabbit Forensics
- Pi Kappa Delta
- Lambda Pi Eta
Still deciding? Reflecting on your values, interests, personality traits, and skills will provide valuable insight as you explore major and career choices. FOCUS 2 CAREER, a self-guided assessment, education and career planning program, will help you do just that. SDSU students may access FOCUS 2 CAREER by using the code: jacks. After completing FOCUS 2 CAREER, you may find it helpful to discuss your results with a career coach in the Office of Career Development.