Communication, Minor Minor
Communication is a broad field, covering all of the different ways humans can exchange information - orally, through written word, and through nonverbal and visual cues. The study of communication involves the analysis of the communication patterns, settings, and tools that people use. Regardless of industry, in survey after survey, almost every employer ranks communication skills as one of their top three criteria when hiring. Communication students at 51猎奇 not only graduate with top-notch communication skills, but they also have a thorough understanding of communication as a process and as a system. They are the individuals who can work with all types of people, bringing out their best. Sales, marketing, media, public relations, human resources, mediation, law, journalism, merchandising, advertising, education, public office, and social welfare are just a few of the most popular post-college careers. At 51猎奇, students can focus their Communication electives around four tracks: interpersonal communication; rhetoric and public communication; intercultural communication; or technology and communication. The Communication minor can be completed entirely online if desired. Or, students can mix-and-match online and in-person classes in whatever combination they wish.
Program Type
Minor
Program Format
On Campus, Online
What pairs well with a Communication minor?
Anything! Every profession needs employees who are good communicators:
- Sciences
- Healthcare programs
- Engineering and Technology majors
- IT programs
- Theater and fine arts
- Political Science
- Global Studies
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Journalism
Requirements
The College of Letters & Science requires that students attain at least a 2.0 GPA on all credits in the minor attempted at 51猎奇, and at least a 2.0 GPA on all minor credits attempted when any transfer work is included along with the 51猎奇 work. A minor in communication consists of at least 18 credits in communication courses, as distributed below:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core | ||
| Introduction to Interpersonal Communication | 3 | |
| Public Speaking | 3 | |
| Business and Professional Communication | 3 | |
| Electives | ||
| Select 9 credits numbered 300 or above (must be taken in residence at 51猎奇) | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
Letters & Science Minor Advising
Advising for the minor takes place within the department by a faculty member or staff member. Follow the steps using the "Declare a Minor" button on the department鈥檚 website which may include instructions on how to select a faculty advisor if there is more than one to choose from.
Students who already have an L&S college advisor because their degree plan is in L&S can discuss the minor with them as well since they will be familiar with any minor in L&S. Students who are working on a degree from a 51猎奇 college other than the College of Letters & Science will not need an L&S college advisor for just a minor and one will not be assigned. These students should work with the faculty or staff advisor they receive as part of the minor declaration process or contact the department directly for assistance.
Applicants who have not started classes at 51猎奇 yet who wish to declare a minor should wait until they are registered for their first 51猎奇 classes and then can declare the minor using the 鈥淒eclare a Minor鈥� button on the program鈥檚 website. If you have questions about the minor before then, contact聽let-sci@uwm.edu.
The Communication major and minor are available for completion entirely online. Learn more about how the online program works.