Communication Minor

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Knowledge in an area of study such as business, biology or sociology means little unless it can be communicated effectively. The minor in communication is designed to provide students who are not communication majors with knowledge and skills in communication that are useful in any discipline or profession.

The minor in communication requires 18 semester hours, with 15 hours of required courses and 3 hours of electives.

Requirements

Core Courses

CMMU 1011 - Fundamentals of Communication: SS3. Semester Hours: 3
CMMU 2041 - Interpersonal Communication. Semester Hours: 3
CMMU 2101 - Presentational Speaking. Semester Hours: 3
CMMU 4151 - Group Communication. Semester Hours: 3
CMMU 4200 - Persuasion. Semester Hours: 3

Total: 15 Hours

Elective Courses

In addition to the five courses specified above, students must take one upper-division course (3000 level or above) to be selected with the aid of the undergraduate advisor in communication.

Total: 3 Hours

Minor Total: 18 Hours

Grade and Residency Requirements for Minors

A grade of C- or better must be earned in each course completed as part of the minor. No more than 6 of the semester hours for the minor may be transferred from another university.

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