About the Minor in Communications

Program Required CoursesCredits
CMM 110 – Intro to Communications3
CMM 210 – Understanding Media3
Six (6) credits of Communication Theory Electives6
Six (6) credits of Communication Practice Electives6
Minimum Total Required Credits18

Program Specific Elective Options

Communication Theory ElectivesCredits
CMM 130 – Media Literacy3
CMM 135 – Evolution of Television3
CMM 220 – Organizational Communication or WRT 233 – Professional and Technical Communication3
CMM 240 – Social Media: Theory & Practice3
CMM 305 – Public Relations in the Digital Age3
CMM 320 – Intercultural Communication or CMM 416 – Global Communication3
CMM 340 – Women and Film3
CMM 411 – Communication Law & Regulation3
Communication Practice ElectivesCredits
BUMK 200 – Marketing3
BUMK 310 – Advertising3
CMM 115 – Media Production Fundamentals3
CMM 122 – Oral Communication or SPC 100 – Effective Public Speaking3
CMM 201 – Digital Media & Software Tools or ART 230 – Graphic Design3
CMM 211 – Introduction to Journalism3
CMM 225 – Topics in Digital Storytelling3
CMM 300 – Documentary Video3
CMM 311 – Digital Video Production3
CMM 315 – Narrative Production III3
CMM 410 – Writing for the Screen3
CMM 420 – Senior Project3
CMM 430 – Internship in Communication3
LIL 420 – Arts & Humanities Capstone3
WRT 304 – Read & Write in Digital Env.3
WRT 317 – Proposal and Grant Writing3

Please note: While some courses can fulfill both core and program requirements, the credits earned do not count twice towards the minimum total required credits for the degree.