Welcome to the Communication & Speech program of Red Rocks Community College.

This program specializes in both Communication Disorders and Communication Studies.

Speech Language Pathology & Audiology

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that by the year, 2012, employment for speech-language pathologist and audiologists is expected to increase 21 to 35 percent! Individuals who have been employed in these fields have been able to earn in excess of $73,000 per year. Employment of speech-language pathologists and audiologists is expected to grow rapidly because the expanding population in older age groups is prone to medical conditions that result in speech, language and hearing problems.

Red Rocks Community College (RRCC) is the first community college in the state of Colorado to prepare students to enter the field of Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology. In the spring of 2005, RRCC signed an articulation agreement with the University of Northern Colorado. This articulation agreement allows a student to enter the University of Northern Colorado’s Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology Programs as a junior once the students had successfully completed an Associates of Arts Degree in Communication Disorders at Red Rocks Community College.

Whether an individual wants to pursue a degree in this new program or become educated about language development in children, or hearing loss in the aging population the exciting program offers an array of classes. Classes for this new Communication Disorders program will be offered this spring at the Lakewood campus. Also, online leveling classes are currently being offered.

Communication Studies

The field of Speech and Communication helps one to develop oral and written communication skills. Critical thinking, problem solving, interpersonal skills, presentation skills and teamwork are some of the concepts addressed. This program provides basic preparation leading to communication related careers in organizations and corporations dealing with education, business, public service, tourism, journalism, public relations, politics, broadcasting and sales.

Ten-Day Communication Classes

New: All Speech courses now have a COM prefix (formally SPE prefixes). Only the prefix has changed. The course content and numbers are the same.

Contact

Sherry Dewald, Ph.D.
303-914-6429
sherry.dewald@rrcc.edu