Major Overview for Speech and Rhetorical Studies

Colleges Browse Louisiana Majors English language and literature/letters Speech and Rhetorical Studies

Overview for Speech and Rhetorical Studies A program that focuses on human interpersonal communication from the scientific/behavioral and humanistic perspectives. Includes instruction in the theory and physiology of speech, the history of discourse, the structure and analysis of argument and types of public speech, the social role of speech, oral interpretation of literature, interpersonal interactions, and the relation of speech to nonverbal and other forms of message exchanges. Careers for Speech and Rhetorical Studies Majors A major in Speech and Rhetorical Studies is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided. Postsecondary Teachers, All Other

Top 5 Louisiana Colleges with the highest percentage of Speech and Rhetorical Studies among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

Add	Info	College Name	Degrees Awarded/ Percentage	Selectivity	Tuition
		Louisiana Tech University Ruston, LA	32 (2.3%)
		Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA	106 (2.3%)
		University of Louisiana Monroe Monroe, LA	13 (1.4%)
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		Louisiana State University-Shreveport Shreveport, LA	3 (0.6%)
		McNeese State University Lake Charles, LA	5 (0.5%)
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.