Communication Studies Emphasis, Communication Teaching Minor

Grade Requirements: A grade of “C” or better in minor courses.
Credit Hour Requirements: A minimum of 24 credit hours.
Program Code: 3016
CIPC: 131399

Students who select the Communication Teaching minor must satisfy the Teacher Education admission and licensure requirements (see Teacher Education Department in this catalog).

Course Requirements for Minor

Communication Studies Emphasis (24 credit hours)

Communication Courses Required (18 credit hours)

COMM 1020 HU - Principles of Public Speaking Credits: (3) or
COMM 2110 HU - Interpersonal and Small Group Communication Credits: (3) *
COMM 1130 - Media Writing Credits: (3)
COMM 2270 - Argumentation and Debate Credits: (3)
COMM 3000 - Communication Theory Credits: (3)
COMM 3820 - Persuasive Communication Credits: (3)
COMM 4850 - Teaching Speech and Directing Speech Activities in the Secondary School Credits: (3)

Note:

* Students must take either COMM 1020 or COMM 2110 as a foundation course requirement for the Communication Teaching minor, whichever is not used for Teacher Education admission requirements.

Electives (6 credit hours)

Select 6 credit hours from the following in consultation with and approved by the department’s communication education advisor for the Communication Studies emphasis.

COMM 2010 HU - Mass Media and Society Credits: (3)
COMM 3050 - Conflict Management and Negotiation Credits: (3)
COMM 3060 - Listening and Interviewing Credits: (3)
COMM 3070 - Performance Studies Credits: (3)
COMM 3100 - Small Group Facilitation and Leadership Credits: (3)
COMM 3120 - Advanced Public Speaking Credits: (3)
COMM 3550 - Organizational Communication Credits: (3)
COMM 3650 - Communication Law Credits: (3)
COMM 4150 - Rhetorical Theory and Criticism Credits: (3)