Communication Studies

Minor Requirements - 18 Credits

Required Minor Credits - 6 hours

COMM 100 Basics of Public Speaking (1)

COMM 102 Introduction to Communication (3)

COMM 103 Speaking Evaluation (2)

Elective Minor Credits - 12 hours

Select one course from each category:

Interpersonal Communication

COMM 220 Interpersonal Communication (3)

COMM 223 Intercultural Communication (3)

COMM 324 Family Communication (3)

Small Group and Organizational Communication

COMM 330 Small Group Communication (3)

COMM 331 Organizational Communication (3)

COMM 431 Communication and Leadership (3)

Communication and Influence

COMM 211 Argumentation and Debate (3)

COMM 341 Courtroom Communication (3)

COMM 343 Persuasion (3)

Communication Studies Elective Credits

COMM 111 Oral Interpretation (3)

COMM 201 Inquiry in Communication (3)

COMM 212 Professional Speaking (3)

COMM 221 Nonverbal Communication (3)

COMM 350 Communication in the Classroom (3)

Notes: Students are encouraged to design their program to facilitate enhancement of their communicative skills and broaden their understanding of communication content in preparation for their professional career. A minimum of 9 semester credits in electives must be in 300 or 400 level courses.

A minor should be declared no later than the junior year to facilitate graduating on schedule.