Undergraduate Catalog

Minor in Communication Studies

A minor in Communication Studies guarantees a student benefits from required classes in addition to one elective of choice. This provides a broad base of theoretical knowledge and practical skills to augment any course of study.

Please contact Marina Dzougoutov for admission to the minor.

Summary of Requirements

Required pre-minor course 3 credits

COM 150Introduction to Communication

3

Required courses 18 hours

COM 280Group Communication

3

COM 290Public Presentations

3

COM 324Interpersonal Communication

3

COM 340Business and Professional Communication

3

COM 350Introduction to Mass Communication

3

COM 380Theories of Human Communication

3

Required elective minor courses 3 hours

Select one course in consultation with the program
COM 160Communication Research

3

COM 330Interpersonal and Group Conflict Management

3

COM 335Mediation, Deliberation, and Dialogue

3

COM 360Introduction to Public Relations

3

COM 390Communication Accessibility

3

COM 400Persuasion

3

COM 410Advanced Public Presentations

3

COM 420Nonverbal Communication

3

COM 430Gender and Communication

3

COM 440Intercultural Communication

3

COM 450Political Communication

3

COM 460Organizational Communication

3

COM 470Family Communication

3

COM 480Argumentation and Debate

3

COM 490Visual Communication

3

Subject:

Communication Studies