Welcome to SPEAK OUT Public Speaking Program
The Social Sciences Academic Resource Center's (SSARC) Speak Out Program is a series of skill-and practicum-based seminars provided for undergraduate students with an interest in developing their public speaking skills. Communication is a critical skill for anyone seeking to advance themselves in either the academic or professional setting, and the ability to speak with passion and charisma is a key characteristic of successful leaders. This quarter-long program brings together a select group of undergraduate students in a cohort-like atmosphere to provide a safe and educational environment to create and refine their own speaking personality and stage presence.
Our Mission
The purpose of this program is to train undergraduate students in the art of public speaking through a variety of workshops and activities that develop their ability to inform, influence, and entertain their audience, while encouraging self-confidence and self-efficacy as public speakers.
Objectives
After completing the program, participants will be able to:
• Speak with confidence in public settings
• Integrate a variety of techniques that will enhance your presentation delivery
• Engage audience throughout future presentations
• Use visual aids to compliment presentation content effectively
• Address stress and anxiety experience
• Identify specific public speaking strategies that promote effective delivery
Requirements:
SPEAK OUT Public Speaking Series is a free certificate program that occurs on a quarterly basis offered by the Social Science Academic Resource Center in the School of Social Sciences. In order to complete the program students will be required to complete each of the following:
• The program will consist of a maximum of 15 students per cohort
• Complete 7 out of 9 workshops. Attendance and participation is required for completion of the workshops.
• Complete 3 five-minute mini toasts
• Prepare and present a 10 minute speech at the end of the program toast
• Students are required to have at least a 2.50 Grade Point Average
ELECTRONIC APPLICATION (Deadline 11:59 p.m. Friday, December 16, 2011)
For further information, please contact us at:
Melissa Muñoz
Speak Out Program Manager
E-mail: 
speakout.uci@gmail.com
Phone: (949) 824-8322