In a professional environment that thrives on communication, speaking skills are of paramount importance to any successful career.
Working with faculty mentors, students in our Public Speaking classes develop both their critical thinking and organizational skills to present their ideas in public with confidence. Through this education, they learn skills necessary to orally express themselves and their research-based content in any situation, applying powerful persuasive techniques and audience-appropriate styles.
Maryl McGinley, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Communication
Public Speaking Coordinator
814-269-7204 | Fax: 814-269-7196 | mrr53@pitt.edu
or
Paul A. Lucas, Ph.D., Department Co-Chair
249-C Biddle Hall
814-269-7150 | pal59@pitt.edu