| Department Chair: | Alisa Shubb/Pam Jurach |
| Area: | Humanities |
| Dean: | Lisa Aguilera Lawrenson |
| Phone: | (916) 484-8653 |
The number-one skill identified by employers is the ability to communicate clearly in both oral and written form. The number-two skill identified by employers is the ability to work effectively as a member of a team. Speech courses can help provide good communications skills so important in the workplace.