Communication Studies Minor
The Communication Studies minor allows students to develop verbal and interpersonal communication skills, while also examining seminal communication theories. The minor also provides students the opportunity to study a variety of communication contexts in more depth. The Communication Studies minor will equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to work effectively in an increasingly complex and interconnected world.
Note: The Communication Studies minor is open to all majors except Communication Studies, Health Communication, Media and Communication, or Strategic Communication.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses: | ||
| APC 239 | Theories of Communication | 3 |
| STC 135 | Principles of Public Speaking | 3 |
| STC 136 | Introduction to Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| Select remaining (9 hours) from the following context courses: | 9 | |
| Introduction to Health and Risk Communication | ||
| Small Group Communication | ||
| Science and Medicine in Public Communication | ||
| Computer-mediated Communication and Social Media | ||
| Advanced Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Introduction to Organizational Communication | ||
| Methods of Rhetorical Criticism | ||
| Communication in Conflict Management | ||
| Political Communication | ||
| Intercultural Communication | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | |