Minor in Communication
A minor in communication complements a broad spectrum of majors leading to careers in business, government, health organizations, design, education, social and community services. Emphasis is placed on an understanding of the basic nature of communication in organizations, and on the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary for effective communication in interpersonal, small group, public, and organizational settings. The minor in communication consists of 18 credits earned in courses with the CM prefix. SOD 395 may also be taken as one of the courses for a minor in communication. All course prerequisites must be met to be eligible to take the selected course for a minor. Students minoring in communication are eligible to take courses restricted to communication majors if the prerequisites are met. Courses ineligible for this minor include:
Students majoring in business communication or communication studies may not earn a minor in communication. Please see the chair of the communication programs for more information. General guidelines regarding minors may be found in the Minors section of the catalog.
Minor in Event Planning
The professional minor in Event Planning requires successful completion of the following four courses: CM 265 Event Planning and Publicity; CM 270 Social Media Communication; CM 275 Principles and Practices of Public Relations; CM 365 Advanced Event Planning (under development).
Course Descriptions
See Communication Course Descriptions