Communication and Broadcast Media
As the world continues to become more information-driven, the demand for professionals who can communicate complex information continues to increase. All industries—from aviation and aerospace to healthcare and sports—need professionals who have the skills to clearly communicate the complex nature of their work to different audiences in different media.
The minor in Communication and Broadcast Media supplements any major by teaching students the communication competencies that impress employers, helping graduates stand out and propel their careers forward. Students may earn a minor in Communication by successfully completing 15 credit hours, comprising three credits of required coursework and 12 credits chosen from specified electives.
| Required Courses | 3 | |
| Introduction to News Writing | ||
| Select four of the following (two of which must be upper level): | 12 | |
| Media Literacy | ||
| Science and Technology Communication | ||
| Introduction to Communication Theory | ||
| Sports Writing | ||
| Communication Research Theory and Methods | ||
| Editing and Multimedia Production | ||
| Advanced Speech | ||
| Mass Communication Law and Ethics | ||
| Aviation and Aerospace Communication | ||
| Mass Media and Current Events | ||
| Environmental Communication | ||
| Media Relations I | ||
| Communication and Organizational Culture | ||
| Visual Design | ||
| Nonverbal Communication | ||
| Media Relations II | ||
| Contemporary Issues in Science | ||
| Cross-Cultural Communication | ||
| Communication and Society | ||
| Introduction to Broadcast Meteorology | ||
| Video Production | ||
| Total Credits | 15 | |