Communication Studies Minor

The Communication Studies minor provides students with the opportunity to explore the fundamentals of human communications across various contexts, including interpersonal, cultural, small-group and organizational interactions. Students can deepen their knowledge by choosing from a range of elective courses that highlight different aspects of the discipline.

Admission Requirements

Courses & Curriculum

The Communication Studies minor provides a strong foundation in both communication theory and applied skills, equipping students to be effective communicators across career paths. Courses will broaden students’ written and oral communication abilities, focusing on how and why messages are created and the effect of those messages. 

The program begins with a public speaking course, followed by a selection of core courses that explore communication across different contexts. Students then tailor their experience by choosing from a variety of electives, with at least two at the advanced (3000 or 4000) level, covering topics from our four areas of emphasis: organizational communication, health communication, interpersonal and intercultural communication, and communication and public advocacy.

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Career Opportunities

Graduates with a minor in Communication Studies gain valuable skills that support successful integration into a wide array of professional environments. These skills include effective oral and written communication, developing and delivering compelling messages, collaborating in small groups and organizations, and communicating across differences. Students become better critical thinkers, problem solvers and enter the workforce embracing adaptability. Research shows that strong communication abilities contribute to more positive and effective workplace socialization.