Business and Professional Communication is the study and application of sending and receiving communication messages within the business and professional context. This course explores oral communication competencies in dyads, interviews, groups/teams, and presentations. Special emphasis is given to using technologically mediated formats in the workplace.

Public Speaking is the application of communication theory and practice within the public speaking context. Emphasis is placed on speaking publicly without stress, audience analysis, speaker delivery, ethics of communication, cultural diversity, and speech organizational techniques in order to develop students' speaking abilities, as well as the ability to effectively evaluate oral presentations. Additional emphasis placed on the use of verbal and non-verbal skills to make points clear and effective.