Professional Communication Minor

Build your knowledge and ability to communicate across platforms in the professional communication minor. Learn to adapt with agility to our continually evolving local contexts and global framework. 

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Communication is intrinsic to the people-first change sought within organizations and communities. In the professional communication minor, you’ll develop an understanding and appreciation of human message exchanges and recognize how communication influences social, political, artistic and cultural existence. Courses emphasize advocating for change, engaging differences, and leading with purpose.

Requirements for the Minor

The professional communication minor requires 18 units, including 9 units of required courses and 9 units of elective courses. At least 12 units must be upper-level courses (300-400 level). The department will accept up to 6 units of compatible transfer courses toward the minor. A maximum of 3 units can be shared between this minor and a student’s major.

Required Courses

  • COMM 131 Public Speaking (3)
  • COMM 315* Business & Professional Communications (3)
    Or
    BUSX 301 Business Communications (3)
  • COMM 490 Internship in Communication Studies (3)

Elective Courses

  • COMM 215 Interpersonal Communication (3)
  • COMM 216 Group Discussion (3)
  • COMM 303* Advanced Public Speaking (3)
  • COMM 331* Advocacy and Argument (3) 
  • COMM 380* Leadership Communication (3)
  • COMM 418* Communication Training and Development (3)
  •  COMM 422* Event Planning (3)
  • COMM 494* Study Abroad (3)
  • COMM 472* Topics in Leadership and Organizational Communication (3)
  • ENGL 318* Technical and Scientific Writing (3)
  • ENGL 401* Grant and Advocacy Writing (3)
  • ENGL 416* Editing and Digital Publishing (3)
  • ENGL 417* Topics in Writing (3)
  • HLTH 402* Health Communication (3)
  • KNES 391* Sport Event Management (3) - only available to Sport Management majors
  • KNES 465 - Strategic Sport Communication (3) - only available to Sport Management majors or instructor permission

* = these courses have a prerequisite of COMM 131, COMM 201, ENGL 102, and/or other prerequisites. Please refer to the for specific course descriptions and requirements.