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Minor in Communication Studies
The communication studies minor complements the skills
the student gains in his or her major discipline by providing
specialized skills in workplace communication, including the
development of written and oral communication skills and a
greater understanding of human interaction.
objectives
The student who graduates with a minor in communication
studies will be able to
G Apply communication theories—including both speech
communication and mass communication theories—to
various situations and contexts.
G Identify and apply effective strategies for creating, editing
and presenting effective written messages to different
audiences and within different contexts.
G Use tools and technology to gather information, as well as
to develop and deliver messages.
G Critically analyze information for creating effective oral or
written messages and for evaluating messages.
Requirements for the minor
A minor in communication studies requires the completion of
15 credits in communication studies. All courses in COMM,
JOUR, SPCH, and WRTG apply.
Students are recommended to take COMM 300 early in the
minor if not already applied elsewhere in the degree. Courses
may not duplicate those used to meet the requirements for the
major. At least 9 credits must be earned in upper-level courses
(numbered 300 or above). Prerequisites apply for all courses.
For a listing of all the requirements for the bachelor’s degree,
students should refer to their major and pp. 66-68.
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