The Communication Minor provides students with a well-rounded approach to understanding the role of communication in society. The course of study allows the student to select from three critical areas, intercultural communication, advocacy, or message design.

Minor Core ...........................................................9 hours

  • COMM 1800  Communication Technology (2-2-3)
  • COMM 2100  Communication Theory (3-0-3)
  • COMM 3111  Applied Communication Research (3-0-3)

Emphasis..............................................................9 hours

Select one of the following:

Intercultural Communication

  • COMM 2500  Communication, Culture, and Community (3-0-3)
  • COMM 3041  Cross-cultural Communication (3-0-3)
  • COMM 4431  Communication Across Differences (3-0-3) 

Advocacy

  • COMM 3011  Argumentation and Advocacy (3-0-3)
  • COMM 3021  Persuasion (3-0-3)
  • COMM 3321  Conflict Management (3-0-3)

Message Design

  • COMM 3331 Creativity and Communication Design (2-2-3)
  • COMM 3411  Visual Communication and Aesthetics (3-0-3)
  • COMM 3421  Social Media Strategies (3-0-3)

Total .....................................................................18 hours