Minor in Communication
The Minor in Communication equips students with essential skills in effective written and visual communication, verbal and nonverbal communication, as well as ethical and societal dimensions of communication, increasing versatility and preparation for success in diverse professional environments. Objectives include providing students with a strong foundation in the basic concepts of communication in today’s technology-centric world, gaining hands-on experience with news writing and reporting and public relations essentials, exploring new media communication and visual design, and evaluating the laws, ethics, cultural, and societal aspects of mass communication.
Some majors may not be eligible to pair with this minor. See the Minor Restrictions list for details.
Worldwide Minor Requirements
Students majoring in the B.S. in Communication may not declare this minor.
| COMM 221 | Technical Communication | 3 |
| or COMM 222 | Business Communication | |
| COMM 265 | Introduction to Newswriting and Reporting | 3 |
| Choose Three of the Following: | 9 | |
| Digital Photography | ||
| Introduction to Media | ||
| Mass Communication Law and Ethics | ||
| Public Relations | ||
| Communication and Organizational Culture | ||
| Communication and Society | ||
| Visual Design | ||
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Estimated Cost of Attendance: California Student Information