Minor in Communication

CIP Code

09.0100

Minor in Communication (15 hours)

The Minor in Communication exposes students to communication theory along with various types of communication such as verbal, nonverbal, interpersonal, small-group, intercultural and public speaking. Students apply what they learn to bring about desired outcomes in courses that examine persuasion and rhetoric while developing critical thinking skills in courses such as media criticism. The Minor in Communication enhances all bachelor’s degrees Middle Georgia State University has to offer, and positions students effectively for meaningful employment after graduation.

Students must earn at least a C in all courses.

Bachelor of Arts in Media & Communication students cannot pursue the Minor in Communication.

Required Courses (9 hours)

COMM 1100

Human Communication

3

OR

COMM 1110

Public Speaking

3

AND

COMM 3010	Communication Theory	3
COMM 3050	Persuasion & Strategic Communication	3

Electives (6 hours)

Choose two of the following courses.

COMM 3015	Intercultural Communication in a Global Society	3
COMM 3030	Visual Communication	3
COMM 4000	Rhetoric and Argumentation	3
MCOM 3030	Public Relations Strategy and Tactics	3
NMAC 3010	Media Ethics	3
NMAC 3460	Media Criticism	3
NMAC 3999	Special Topics	3
HUMN 3999	Special Topics	3

NMAC 3999 Special Topics and HUMN 3999 Special Topics need approval from the chair.