Communication ,Minor
Conflict, Culture, Identity, Relationships, Speaking, Teamwork, Workplace
Acquire the tools to understand, analyze and respond to communication problems and opportunities in relationships, workplaces and groups. Explore the complex role of human communication in everyday life and learn how to communicate effectively, whether with one person, or large and diverse groups.
The minor program in communication focuses on teaching students how communication processes create, maintain and transform identities, relationships, workplaces and communities.
- College/school:
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Location: Tempe or Online
2025-2026 Catalog Year
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The minor in communication consists of 18 credit hours, of which 12 credit hours must be upper division. Nine of the 18 credit hours must be ASU resident-credit courses, including six upper-division credit hours offered by The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. All courses must be completed with a grade of "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) or higher.
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COM 100 Introduction to Human Communication
(SOBE)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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COM 225 Public Speaking and Presentations
(CIVI)
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COM 259 Communication in Business and the Professions
(CIVI)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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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: 2.00
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.
ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program’s ASU Online page for program descriptions and to request more information.
Minor programs enable students to develop additional competencies that complement the marketable knowledge and skills they acquire in their majors. A minor in communication can help graduates as they pursue careers in marketing, education or public relations.
Hugh Downs School of Human Communication
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STAUF A412
communication@asu.edu
480-965-5095
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).
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