The Communication Studies minor is designed to provide students with a sampling of coursework from the discipline that can be tailored to their specific areas of interest. For example, students can design a program that emphasizes organizational communication, interpersonal communication, mediated communication, or intercultural communication.
The Public Relations and Strategic Communications minor provides students with professional and academic expertise in persuasion and campaign communication, public relations, crisis communication, special events planning, marketing, professional writing, and editing (among other areas). Additionally, students will have the opportunity to refine their presentational skills needed for public and community relations.