Communications Minor (COMMS)

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The Communications minor provides students with an introduction to the tool skills needed to function as a professional communicator, as well as a basic understanding of communication processes and theory. Students seeking careers in fields such as public administration, business, criminal justice, law, information technology, and the medical, social and behavioral professions will find this minor provides instruction in a valuable additional knowledge and skill area important in today's information society.

Students must apply for entrance to the minor after achieving fifth semester classification (see Bluebook).

Requirements for the Minor: 18 Credits