Communication Studies

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Minor Requirements — 18 Credits

Take all of the following courses:

COMM 100	Basics of Public Speaking	1
COMM 101	Speaking Evaluation	2
COMM 102	Introduction to Communication	3

Choose one course from each category (12 credits total):

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

Three hours of courses with the COMM prefix or JMS 490.

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 6 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.