"Communication leads to community, that is, to understanding, intimacy and mutual valuing." - Rollo May (American Psychologist) The ability to communicate well has been consistently listed by employers as the NUMBER ONE skill they are searching for in new employees. TCC's Speech & Drama department will help you develop your communication skills, making you a more suitable and riveting applicant for potential employers.

At the Norfolk Campus, TCC's communication courses include:

• SPD 100 - Public Speaking
• SPD 105 - Oral Communication
• SPD 126 - Interpersonal Communication
• SPD 200 - Advanced Communication
• SPD 229 - Intercultural Communication

Each of these courses encourages mastery of a different aspect of communication. From talking one-on-one with family members or friends to presenting information in front of large groups, TCC's courses will help improve your ability to communicate. Our instructors are supportive, understanding that certain aspects of communication (especially public speaking!) can be difficult for some students.

For your convenience, classes are offered days, nights, and weekends. Many courses are also offered online as well. SPD 100 and 105 are directly transferable to most four-year institutions. SPD 126, 200 and 229 can usually be transferred as an elective.

SPEECH FACULTY
Name	Title	Classes Taught	Office	Phone	Email
Benita Adams	Instructor	SPD 100, 105	2313	822-1135	BAdams@tcc.edu
Jeff Anderson	Instructor	SPD 100	2313	822-1135	JAnderson@tcc.edu
Dr. Janie Crouch	Dept. Chair; Asst. Professor	SPD 100, 105, 126, 200, 229	2303	822-1134	JCrouch@tcc.edu
Christopher Cunningham	Instructor	SPD 100	2313	822-1135	CCunningham@tcc.edu
Patricia Heft	Instructor	SPD 100	2313	822-1135	PHeft@tcc.edu
Erika Stevens	Instructor	SPD 100 , 105	2401	822-1792	EStevens@tcc.edu