Communication Studies Minors
Two minors are available in the communication studies field, enabling you to specialize in a precise area of communication to supplement your major.
Communication studies minor
The general communication studies minor provides an overview of the curriculum of the major.
Required courses
- COMM 1030: Speaking to Lead and Influence
- COMM 3600: Leadership and the Art of Persuasion
Minimum of one course from each of the following three categories:
Communicating Personally
- COMM 2020: Communication Dynamics in Interpersonal Relationships
- COMM 3100: Communicating Across Cultures: Identities and Differences
Communicating in Organizations and Groups
- COMM 2090: Communication and Conflict in Groups and Teams
- COMM 3090: Communication in Organizations
- COMM 3110: Communication Training and Development for Organizations
Communicating to Influence
- COMM 2050: Media, Culture and Society
- COMM 3030: Rhetoric, Civic Participation and Social Justice
- COMM 3070: Gender and Rhetoric
Promotional communication minor
The promotional communication minor combines courses in persuasion and communication techniques.
Required courses
- COMM 1030: Speaking to Lead and Influence
- COMM 3030: Rhetoric, Civic Participation and Social Justice
- COMM 3600: Leadership and the Art of Persuasion
- INDI 2090: Promotional Communication
- One additional course in the Communication Studies Department
