# Public Speaking and Forensics (Certificate of Achievement)

Chabot College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Communication Studies

Source: https://chabot.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/4077/4078/6084/6106/6205

#### Description

This certificate provides students with advanced training in public speaking and debate, with a focus on performances in a public and competitive setting.

#### Program Learning Outcomes

Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

1.  Pursue and evaluate knowledge through the skills of inquiry, research and critical thinking
2.  Demonstrate effective skills in written and spoken communication.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| COMM C1000 | Introduction to Public Speaking (Active) | 3 |
| COMM 2 | Oral Interpretation of Literature (Active) | 3 |
| COMM 20 | Persuasion and Communication (Active) | 3 |
| COMM 46 | Argumentation and Debate (Active) | 3 |
| COMM 48 | Activities in Forensics (Active) | 4 |
| **Total** | | **16** |

#### Other Information

Discipline: Communication, Language & Media

Program Control Number: 38846

TOP Code: 150600 - Speech Communication

CIP Code: 09.0101 - Speech Communication and Rhetoric