Florida International University
SPEECH COMMUNICATION DEPARTMENT
The Speech Communication Program at Florida International University emphasizes practical communication skills grounded in theoretical bases which recognize the needs of a pluralistic society. Students develop verbal, nonverbal, organizational and critical thinking skills that enhance their personal and professional lives.

Although we do not offer a degree in speech or communication, the Speech Communication Program services various majors as course requirements and electives. In addition, the Speech Communication Program houses a nationally recognized and competitive parliamentary debate program.

PROGRAM COURSE OFFERINGS
COM 3110 Business and Professional  Communication
COM 3461 Intercultural and Interracial Communication
ORI   3000 Basic Oral Interpretation
ORI   3003 Intermediate Oral Interpretation
SPC   2052 Voice and Diction
SPC   2600 Public Speaking
SPC   2602 Communication For Business
SPC   3210 Communication Theory
SPC   3301 Interpersonal Communicaton 
SPC   3513 Argumentation and Debate I
SPC   3514 Argumentation and Debate II
SPC   3602 Advanced Public Speaking
SPC   4445 Corporate Communication and Leadership Dynamics

FACULTY MEMBERS

Brian Schriner Chair Forensics & Business Comm.
Joann Brown Instructor Public Address & Intercultural 
Ellen Karsh Instructor Voice/Diction & Public Address
Kathleen Watson Instructor Business & Intercultural
Steve Luscher Instructor Business Communication
Ed Fischer Instructor Business Communication
Ronald Giroux Instructor Business Communication
Gus Amaya Instructor Business Communication
Shara Pavlow Instructor Busiuiness Communication
Lilliam Poms Instructor  Public Address 
Fernando Ganivet Instructor Business Communication
Jack Kleban Instructor Business & Intercultural 
Jose Rodriguez Instructor Business Communication
Marie Knepper Instructor Public Address