Minor in Communication Studies

The Communication Studies minor is an excellent option for students who want to complement a variety of majors. The minor offers coursework in public speaking, analytical writing, professional communication, as well as focused courses on public advocacy, intercultural communication and leadership. The minor attracts students majoring in business, health professions, english, cultural studies, women's and gender studies, among others, and is especially well-suited for students wanting to pursue graduate or law school.

The Communication Studies minor requires 27 total units: completion of 18 units of required courses and 9 additional units of COMM electives. At least 9 units must be upper level courses (300-400 level). The department will accept up to 9 units of compatible transfer courses toward the minor.

The Pass grading option is not available for courses applicable toward the minor.

Required Courses (9 units)
COMM 131PUBLIC SPEAKING3
COMM 201INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION STUDIES3
COMM 300RESEARCH METHODS3
Public Discourse & Advocacy Course, Choose from the following:3
COMM 303
ADV PUBL SPEAKNG
COMM 304
PERSUASION
COMM 311
RHETORICAL THEORY & CRITICISM
COMM 331
ADVOCACY & ARGUMENT
COMM 360
COMMUNICATION AND SOCIAL PROTEST
COMM 365
VISUAL COMMUNICATION
COMM 390
COMMUNICATION AND POLITICS
COMM 470
TOPICS IN PUBLIC DISCOURSE AND ADVOCACY
Identity & Culture Course, Choose from the following:3
COMM 215
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION
COMM 333
INTRODUCTION TO PERFORMANCE STUDIES
COMM 345
SEXUAL COMMUNICATION
COMM 368
COMMUNICATION AND POPULAR CULTURE
COMM 382
AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNICATION
COMM 440
COMMUNICATION AND GENDER
COMM 471
TOPICS IN IDENTITY AND CULTURE
COMM 477
INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION
Leadership & Organizational Communication Course, Choose from the following:3
COMM 231
NONVERBAL COMM
COMM 315
BUSIN & PROF COMM
COMM 380
LEADERSHIP COMMUNICATION
COMM 418
COMMUNICATION TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
COMM 419
ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION
COMM 422
EVENT PLANNING
COMM 472
TOPICS IN LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION
Minor Electives: Choose additional units from COMM courses listed above9
Total Units27