Communication Minor

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Banner Code: COM

Web: communication.gmu.edu

The minor in communication is offered by the Department of Communication .

For policies governing all minors, see the Academic Policies chapter of this catalog.

Course Work

Students pursuing the minor must complete 18 credits in communication. Students must earn a minimum grade of 2.00 in all courses applied to the minor.

One required course (3 credits)

COMM 200 - Introduction to Communication Credits: 3

Two courses (6 credits) chosen from:

COMM 300 - Foundations of Public Communication Credits: 3
COMM 301 - Foundations of Interpersonal Communication Credits: 3
COMM 302 - Foundations of Mass Communication Credits: 3
COMM 305 - Foundations of Intercultural Communication Credits: 3

One course (3 credits) that is public presentation intensive (PPI) chosen from:

Other courses that are PPI may be applied to this requirement with prior written approval of the director of the minor.

COMM 100 - Public Speaking Credits: 3
COMM 210 - Voice and Articulation Credits: 3
COMM 310 - Oral Interpretation Credits: 3
COMM 320 - Business and Professional Communication Credits: 3
COMM 356 - Video: Performance and Writing Credits: 3
COMM 440 - Special Occasion Speaking Credits: 3

Two elective courses (6 credits) in communication

Students choose any COMM course in consultation with an advisor.

Total: 18 credits