Communication, Minor

Location(s): California Campus, Clarion Campus, Edinboro Campus, Online

With a minor in Communication, you will focus on communication-related career ready skills to prepare for success in the workplace and everyday life. Adding value to any major, you will explore the areas of critical thinking, speaking, writing, creativity, and leadership skills through a series of theoretical and hands-on courses. A wide variety of course options allow students to focus their minor to best meet their unique goals.

Student Learning Outcomes

Use communication to inform, direct, persuade, and inspire others
Apply research and analysis skills to write in forms and styles for communication professions, audiences, and purposes they serve
Integrate and apply practical communication skills and knowledge in critical thinking and creative problem-solving
Practice effective and ethical communication in a diverse global society

Curriculum Requirements

Required Courses

3 Credits Required - Select From:
COMJ 1010 - Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3
COMJ 1210 - Civil Discourse & Difficult Conversations Credit Hours: 3
3 Credits Required - Select From:
COMJ 1101 - Exploring Human Communication Credit Hours: 3
COMJ 1106 - Exploring Strategic Communication Credit Hours: 3
COMJ 1107 - Exploring Mass Media Credit Hours: 3
Any COMJ 1101-1108 Exploring Communication topics
6 Credits Required - Select From:
Any 2 COMJ courses at the 1000-level or above
6 Credits Required - Select From:
Any 2 COMJ courses at the 3000-level or above

Communication, Minor

Location(s): California Campus, Clarion Campus, Edinboro Campus, Online

Student Learning Outcomes

Curriculum Requirements

Required Courses

Total Credits: 18