Communication Studies Minor: Interpersonal Communication Emphasis

(All colleges)

24 credits

Courses listed in more than one category may be counted only once.

Required
CST 190Introduction to Communication Studies3
CST 230Interpersonal Communication3
CST 334Gender Communication3
or CST 336 Family Communication
CST 430Advanced Topics in Interpersonal Communication3
Select at least three credits of the following:3
Nonverbal Communication
Communicating Social Support
Intercultural Communication
Lying and Deception in Human Interaction
Gender Communication
Communication and Race
Communication and Aging
Select nine credits of electives, three credits from each emphasis area (see below)9
Total Credits24

Areas of emphasis:

Organizational & professional communication emphasis

CST 260Professional Communication3
CST 350Organizational Communication3
CST 351Interviewing: Principles and Processes3
CST 353Workplace Relationships3
CST 354Health Communication3
CST 355Diversity and Organizational Communication3
CST 358New Media and Technologies in Modern Organizations3
CST 360Public Relations3
CST 365Communication in Teams3
CST 380Communicating Leadership3

Public communication & advocacy emphasis

CST 210Presentational Speaking3
CST 211Communication and Civic Engagement3
CST 310Debate3
CST 315Communication Criticism3
CST 410Argumentation3
CST 412Community Advocacy and Social Change3
CST 413Persuasive Campaigns3
CST 415Advanced Topics in Public Communication and Advocacy3

Media studies emphasis

CST 271Media and Society3
CST 338Media and Sexuality3
CST 371Media Industries and Audiences3
CST 373Television & Media Histories3
CST 377Digital Media Production3
CST 378Emerging Media and Communication Technology3
CST 379Interactive and Experiential Media3
CST 419Communication, Media and Identity3
CST 471Broadcast and Digital Media Management3
CST 489Advanced Topics in Media Studies3