Speech and Theater (A.A. Emphasis)

At a Glance

• Degree: Speech and Theater emphasis
• Course descriptions: Pathway Art, Humanities, Language and Communications
• Program Maps: Start Term Fall, Spring, Summer
• Campus: MCC-Blue River, MCC-Longview, MCC-Maple Woods, MCC-Penn Valley

Contact Information

• MCC-Blue River: Richard Higgason, 816.604.6530
• MCC-Longview: Eric Sullivan, 816.604.2338
• MCC-Maple Woods: Melissa Renfrow, 816.604.3067
• MCC-Penn Valley: Jennifer Copeland, 816.604.4220

About the Program

An education in speech and drama not only includes some of the most exciting courses at a college campus but also opens up an amazing number of career doors.

Highlights

• You can select from courses in debate, communication, acting, theater, film and more.
• MCC-Blue River and MCC-Longview campuses have strong theater departments that will let you put your talent in lights.
• Our speech and drama program is built around the Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree. This degree gives you a solid background in general education courses that can transfer to a four-year institution.
• Small day and evening classes with dedicated industry experienced instructors for personal instruction.

Career Paths

Graduates can work in careers such as:

• Film acting
• Television acting
• Stage acting
• Management
• Marketing
• Advertising
• Theology
• Therapeutic fields
• Voice acting
• Communications
• Speech language pathology
• Production

Bright outlook for Speech-Language Pathologists in the Kansas City area. Visit Occupational Information Network (O*NET) to view salary information, employment outlook and personal characteristics needed for speech and theater careers.

Transfer Information

Whatever your transfer destination, we'll work to make sure your credits move easily. That's why we're experts at it. We've worked out specific transfer agreements with many four-year colleges and universities. While MCC does not offer a degree in this field, these freshman- and sophomore-level courses easily transfer to a four-year college or university. Depending on your chosen major, these courses may apply toward your degree or as elective credits. Check with your transfer school and your Student Success Advisor for the most accurate and timely transfer information.

Related Programs

• Arts, Humanities, Language and Communications pathway
• English
• Foreign language
• Mass communications