Minor in Communication

Explore how communication shapes everything we do in society and develop practical skills to apply in your professional, personal and civic life.

The undergraduate minor in communication allows students to explore how communication shapes everything we do in society and prepares them to thrive in a variety of professions. The program teaches students how to design innovative messages, build high-quality personal and professional relationships, and foster critical thinking skills. Students gain tools to analyze and potentially change real-world processes and problems through broad exposure to the study of communication as it occurs in interpersonal, group, organizational and public settings.

  • Develop communication tools in class that you can apply to the real world
  • Explore how our conversations, symbols and human interactions influence our surrounding cultures
  • Complement your undergraduate studies and skills with a minor

Collaborate on projects in one of our 10+ labs and research groups

130+ renowned organizations employ CMCI graduates, including National Geographic, Rogers & Cowan, Condé Nast, Microsoft, NPR, Uninterrupted and NBC

Learn from faculty who bring industry knowledge into the classroom, with experience at companies like Facebook, Google, IBM, Intel, Microsoft, Tableau and Twitter

Be successful.

Our students gain a competitive edge by developing skills that are highly valued in today’s constantly changing professional landscape.

 

Master the top skills employers look for in college hires: critical thinking and problem solving, teamwork and collaboration, professionalism and work ethic, and strong written and oral communication

 

Set yourself up for long-term success by developing leadership skills and becoming more tech and media savvy

 

Enhance your educational experience and personal growth by exploring a secondary area that you're passionate about

Academic Plan & Requirements

The minor in communication is a flexible program that allows you to pursue your individual interests. Classes will introduce you to theories that allow you to understand how communication creates the world we live in while providing you with tools to tackle real-world problems.

Course topics include:

  • Perspectives on Human Communication
  • Public Speaking
  • Group Interaction

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