Communication ,Minor
Advertising, Critical Thinking, Media Consumption, Persuasion, Social Relationships, Social media, Technology, conflict resolution, marketing, writing
Communicating well, whether mediated or face-to-face, is essential for any human endeavor. Your ability to convey ideas, share experiences and influence behaviors is critical to shaping your personal and professional life. You'll be prepared to communicate successfully in public, at work and in personal relationships.
The minor program in communication provides students with the opportunity to understand the role and function of communication in cultural, public, organizational and relational contexts.
The program offers a flexible set of courses and is designed for students majoring in another field.
- College/school:
New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences
- Location: West Valley
2025-2026 Catalog Year
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The minor in communication consists of 18 credit hours of coursework, of which a minimum of 12 hours must be upper division. A minimum of six upper-division credit hours must be earned through courses offered by the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences. Credit hours may not be shared between major and minor requirements. All courses used to satisfy requirements for the minor must be completed with a grade of "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) or better.
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COM 100 Introduction to Human Communication
(SOBE)
If COM 100 is being applied toward a major requirement, a COM upper-division elective may be completed as a substitution.
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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COM 225 Public Speaking and Presentations
(CIVI)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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Upper Division
COM Elective
Up to 3 credit hours of experiential learning (382/383/483/484/498/499) may apply toward this requirement.
12 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 12 |
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.
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GPA Requirement: None
Incompatible Majors: BA and BS in communication
Other Enrollment Requirements: None
Current ASU undergraduate students may pursue a minor and have it recognized on their ASU transcript at graduation. Minor requirements appear on the degree audit after the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major or the minor program. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and the minor.
The minor in communication is a strong addition to any major. The program enhances student preparation for employment in such diverse areas as:
- advertising
- corporate communications
- crisis management
- health communications
- human resource management
- media and public relations
- social media
- training and development
School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
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FAB N101
sbsadvising@asu.edu
602-543-3000
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