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 section of this catalog.

Course Work

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

One required course (3 credits)

COMM 200 - Communication Theory 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