Brooklyn Speech Minor

Understand how language shapes the world. Become an effective communicator. Get ready.

Gain a deeper understanding of just how much communication helps shape the world around you by taking on a minor in speech at St. Joseph’s University, New York. 

Students enrolled in the speech minor at our Brooklyn Campus explore the world of language through classes that focus on basic theories and principles of communication, proper pronunciation and articulation, and typical language development, all while participating in public speaking exercises and group discussions.    

Pick courses that help complement your major, and get ready to explore your interest in communication with St. Joseph’s University’s minor in speech. 

The Brooklyn Speech Minor Experience

Prepare for Your Future: Students who minor in speech gain transferrable skills in such areas as public speaking, human interaction, leadership and advocacy, all while providing them with the confidence they need to succeed in their field of choice. 

Majors that Matter: A speech minor pairs well with majors like history, English, business, sociology, psychology and human relations.

Explore It Outside the Class: Want to take your interest in communication one step further? Consider joining the student-run chapter of the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA) on our Brooklyn Campus.