Comm Studies Minor

Minor in Communication Studies

Employers today rate effective communication as the most preferred skill in their employees. Communication affects relationships, group workplaces, and communities. Communication is a part of every career. No matter what your Arts & Sciences major, an 18 credit hour minor in Communication Studies will compliment any degree.

To declare a minor, please complete the online registration form and our office will submit your request.

Minor Requirements

Minor Electives

Minor Electives (12 Credit Hours) - Choose 4 - One must be 400 or above	Hours
COMM 311 Business and Professional Speaking	3
COMM 321 Advanced Public Speaking	3
COMM 322 Interpersonal Communication	3
COMM 323 Nonverbal Communication	3
COMM 325 Argument and Debate	3
COMM 326 Group Communication	3
COMM 328 Professional Interviewing	3
COMM 332 Communication and Technology	3
COMM 420 Gender Communication	3
COMM 425 Organizational Communication	3
COMM 430 Freedom of Speech	3
COMM 434 Rhetoric of Social Movements	3
COMM 450 Special Studies in Human Discourse	3
COMM 460 Advanced Trial Advocacy	3
COMM 465 Communication and Conflict	3
COMM 475 Legal Communication	3
COMM 480 Intercultural Communication	3
COMM 526 Persuasion	3
COMM 535 Communication and Leadership	3
COMM 537 Negotiation and Communication	3
COMM 542 Relational Communication	3
COMM 545 Communication and Democracy	3
COMM 630 Special Topics in Rhetoric and Communication	3

Minor Requirements (6 Credit Hours)	Hours
COMM 320—Rhetoric in Civic Life (3 Credits)	3
COMM 330—Rhetoric in Western Thought (3 Credits)	3