Communication Minor

Giving students the conceptual tools with which to evaluate and respond to diverse communication events and settings, this minor not only helps students in coping with events in everyday life, but it also prepares them for careers related to communication. The requirements are listed below. This minor is open to all students, regardless of major.

Course Requirements: (5 required)

CM 110 - Introduction to Human Communication
CM 115 - Introduction to Mediated Communication
CM 216 - Principles and Practices of Journalism
CM 221 - Public Speaking
One elective (300 or above) approved by the Coordinator of the Communication Program
- EN325 Special Topics in Communication
  - Communication and Gender
  - Persuasive Strategies
  - Media Law
CM 330 - Political Communication
CM 400 - Independent Study
CM 481-482 - Internship
EN 355 - Introduction to General Linguistics
FAS 376 - Art and Design for the Web
FAS 356 - Special Topics: Mixed Media
PH 320 - Critical Thinking
PH 321 - Formal Logic
PH 336 - Aesthetics: Theories of Beauty
PO 345 - Public Administration
PY 315 - Social Psychology
SO 309 - Gender and Society
SO 330 - Race and Ethnic Relations
SO 342 - Social Inequality
SO 344 - Political Sociology

Note:

Students must declare the minor prior to the pre-registration period for the fall of their senior year. Candidates must have an average G.P.A. of 2.00 in the required courses for successful completion of the minor.