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Communication ,Minor

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.

Description

The minor program in communication provides students 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.

At a glance
Program requirements

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 completed through courses offered by the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences. Credit hours may not be shared between major and minor requirements. All courses used to satisfy requirements for the minor must be passed with a "C" (2.00) or better.
Required Courses -- 6 credit hours
Upper Division COM Electives -- 12 credit hours
Notes: Up to three credit hours of COM 382, 383, 483, 484, 498 or 499 may be applied toward the minor.
Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.

Enrollment requirements

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 once 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.

Career opportunities

The minor in communication is a strong addition to any major. The minor 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
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Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.

3 year programs

These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.

Accelerated master's

These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).

Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
What are concurrent programs?
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
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What is the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)?
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