Minor in Communication
The communication minor builds a base in communication studies with required courses in intercultural and professional communication. Electives include Sociology of the Family, Sexual Communication and options for independent study or internships.
Minor in Communication Course Requirements
The following requirements must be fulfilled: 18 credits, including 6 credits in required courses and 12 credits in elective courses*.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| COMM 1025 | Introduction to Communication Studies | |
| COMM 1040 | Public Communication | |
| or COMM 1041 | Interpersonal Communication | |
| One course from the following: | ||
| COMM 2120 | Small Group Communication | |
| COMM 3171 | Professional Communication | |
| COMM 3174 | Intercultural Communication | |
| Three courses from the following: | ||
| COMM 2000 | Sophomore Colloquium | |
| COMM 2140 | Nonverbal Behavior | |
| COMM 2162 | Sociology of the Family | |
| or SOC 2162 | Sociology of the Family | |
| COMM 3170 | Organizational Communication | |
| COMM 3172 | Health Communication | |
| COMM 3173 | Communication in a Mediated World | |
| COMM 3175 | Strategic Communication | |
| COMM 3176 | Issues and Image Management | |
| COMM 3177 | Corporate Ethical Communication | |
| COMM 3179 | Sexual Communication | |
| COMM 3180 | Communication Criticism | |
| COMM 3190 | Selected Topics | |
| COMM 4196 | Independent Study | |
*Within the Department of Organizational Sciences and Communication, a course counted toward a major may not also be counted toward a minor. For students taking more than one minor in the department, a course may be counted toward only one minor.