Communication Minor

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Knowledge in any area of study, whether in business, politics, 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 12 hours of required courses and 6 hours of electives.

Requirements

Core Courses

COMM 1011 - Fundamentals of Communication gtPATHWAYS: GT-SS3
COMM 2020 - Communication, Citizenship, and Social Justice gtPATHWAYS:
COMM 2101 - Presentational Speaking gtPATHWAYS:
-OR- COMM 2050 - Business and Professional Speaking gtPATHWAYS:
COMM 4200 - Persuasion gtPATHWAYS:

Total: 12 Hours

Elective Courses

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

Total: 6 Hours

Minor Total: 18 Hours

Grade and Residency Requirements for Minors

A grade of C (2.0) 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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