The Minor in Communication Studies sets you apart from other students and job seekers. Communication is the skill most employers are looking for so the minor in communication is a perfect complement to any major. The minor provides exposure to our core curriculum including intercultural, gender, and interpersonal communication. The Minor in Communication Studies will open doors for you and help you stand out.

Course Requirements for the Minor

The following courses, or their approved transfer equivalents, are required of all candidates for this minor.

All students must complete CMST 131 or CMST 132, CMST 330, and CMST 331W with a C- or higher before they can enroll in other courses.

Course List

Course	Title	Units
CMST 330	Introduction to Communication Studies	3
CMST 331W	Communication Scholarship (W)	3
Select one of the following:		3
CMST 131	Speech Communication Fundamentals
CMST 132	Small Group Communication
Select one of the following:		3
CMST 233	Foundations of Interpersonal Communication
CMST 255	Argumentation and Debate
Select three units from the following:		3
CMST 234	Gender and Communication
CMST 235	Intercultural Communication Theories and Practice
CMST 339A	Forensics
CMST 339B	Forensics
CMST 339C	Forensics
Select one of the following:		3
CMST 350	Foundations of Rhetorical Communication Theories and Practice
CMST 370	Introduction to Organizational Communication
Select three units from the following:		3
Any 400 level Communication Studies (CMST) course
Total Units		21