(reorganized 1998, see Communications and Music and Performing Arts)
Speech Communication and Theatre Arts Department
Mission

1. To acquaint the student with organized knowledge in the field of Speech Communication and Theatre Arts.
2. To train the student as a practitioner in the areas of Speech Communication and Theatre Arts, able to assume leadership roles in their profession, community, and daily social relationships.
3. To train students in the development and performance of the original playscript.
4. To prepare qualified students to become teachers of Speech Communication and Theatre Arts.
5. To foster research in Speech Communication and Theatre Arts.