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 or
- CM 218 - Media Writing
- CM 221 - Public Speaking or
- CM 227 - Speaking in Small Groups
- CM 318 - Intercultural Communication
- CM 325 Special Topics in Communication
- 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
- FAS 375 - Typography and Design
- 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, Sex, and Sexuality
- SO 330 - Race and Ethnic Relations
- SO 342 - Social Inequality
- SO 344 - Political Sociology
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One elective
One elective (300 or above) from the list below or as approved by the Communication Program Coordinator:
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contact information
Contact information: Communication Program Coordinator: Prof. Jonathan Lupo