Department of Mass Communication and Communication Studies: Communication Studies Minor

COMMUNICATION STUDIES MINOR

The Communication Studies minor requires 24 units: 15 units in the core, 6 units in theory and criticism courses and 3 units of electives as listed below.

Graduation Requirements

All minor requirements must be completed with a grade equivalent of 2.00 or higher. No PS (Pass) grade in minor.

Transfer Credit Policy

The department will accept up to 9 units of compatible transfer courses toward the minor.

Combined Program with Mass Communication
Students who wish to minor in Communication Studies and major in Mass Communication may apply up to 6 units simultaneously toward fulfillment of both major and minor.

Required Core Courses (15 units)
(See list under major requirements. All courses which appear there are required for the minor with the exception COMM 480.)

Theory and Criticism Courses (6 units)
(See list under major requirements.)

Electives (3 units)
(See list under major requirements. COMM 480 may be added to this list.)

Note: no more than 3 credits of independent study and/or internships can be appied toward the Communication Studies minor.