Communication Teaching Minor

Grade Requirements: A grade of “C” or better in minor courses.
Credit Hour Requirements: A minimum of 23-24 credit hours, depending on selected concentration.

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 Concentration (24 credit hours)

Communication Courses Required (18 credit hours)

COMM 1020 HU - Principles of Public Speaking (3) or
COMM 2110 HU - Interpersonal & Small Group Communication (3) *
COMM 1130 - Media Writing (3)
COMM 2010 HU - Mass Media & Society (3)
COMM 2270 - Argumentation & Debate (3)
COMM 3810 - Persuasive Communication (3)
COMM 4850 - Teaching Speech and Directing Speech Activities in the Secondary School (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 concentration.

COMM 3000 - Communication Theory (3)
COMM 3050 - Interpersonal Communication and Conflict Management (3)
COMM 3060 - Listening and Interviewing (3)
COMM 3070 - Performance Studies (3)
COMM 3100 - Small Group Facilitation & Leadership (3)
COMM 3120 - Advanced Public Speaking (3)
COMM 3550 - Organizational Communication (3)
COMM 3650 - Communication Law (3)
COMM 4150 - Classical Rhetorical Theory & Criticism (3)