Communication Studies

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Minor Requirements — 18 Credits

Take all of the following courses:

COMM 100	Basics of Public Speaking	3
COMM 102	Introduction to Communication	3

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

Interpersonal Communication

COMM 220	Cultivating Relationships	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	Winning Arguments	3
COMM 341	Courtroom Communication	3
COMM 343	The Art of Persuasion	3

Communication Studies

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

Program 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.