The Professional Communication minor is designed for students outside of the School of Communication who are seeking to improve their communication skills, including speaking, writing, and multi-media presentations.
The 18-credit-hour minor will help students improve their public speaking, persuasive abilities, understanding of organizational communication and creative use of media technologies.
Students with this minor will have an advantage in professional settings that reward excellence in communication.
Curriculum
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Hours |
| 3 |
| Public Speaking & Critical Thinking | |
| Business & Professional Speaking (Quinlan majors only) | |
| 3 |
| Reporting Basics I: Writing and Interviewing 1,3 | |
| Organizational Communication 2,3 | |
| Corporate and Organizational Communication 2,3 | |
| 12 |
| Video for Journalists | |
| Reporting Basics I: Writing and Interviewing 1,3 | |
| Principles of Public Relations 2 | |
| Principles of Advertising 2 | |
| Argumentation & Advocacy 2 | |
| Conflict Management and Communication 2 | |
| Interviewing for Communication 2 | |
| Small Group Communication 2 | |
| Interpersonal Communication 2 | |
| Web Design and Usability 2 | |
| Organizational Communication 2,3 | |
| Corporate and Organizational Communication 2,3 | |
| Total Hours | 18 |
Suggested Sequence of Courses
The below sequence of courses is meant to be used as a suggested path for completing coursework. An individual student’s completion of requirements depends on course offerings in a given term as well as the start term for a major or graduate study. Students should consult their advisor for assistance with course selection.
Plan of Study Grid
| Sophomore |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
|
3 |
| | Hours | 3 |
| Spring |
|---|
|
3 |
| | Hours | 3 |
| Junior |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
|
3 |
| | Hours | 3 |
| Spring |
|---|
|
3 |
| | Hours | 3 |
| Senior |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
|
3 |
| | Hours | 3 |
| Spring |
|---|
|
3 |
| | Hours | 3 |
| | Total Hours | 18 |
