This section specifies the Communications minor discipline requirements only. Please refer to the specific degree section for information on additional requirements.
Lower-level requirements: 12 credits
Course
Title
Credits
CMNS 125
Introduction to Professional Communication
3
CMNS 235
Public Speaking
3
CMNS 251
Professional Report Writing
3
One of:
3
CMNS
Any additional lower-level CMNS course
GD 222
Design Inquiry: Ethos (formerly MEDA 222)
GD 260
Graphic and Digital Design I
Upper-level requirements: 15–20 credits
Course
Title
Credits
One of:
3–4
CMNS 325
Writing for the Sciences and Technologies
CMNS 351
Formal Research Report Writing
CMNS 360
Communicating for Change
CMNS 465
Grant and Proposal Writing
One of:
3–4
CMNS 412
Communications Practicum
CMNS 430
Communication for Project Management
CMNS 490
Directed Studies in Communications
GD 369
Professional Practices for Graphic Design (discontinued)
Three of: (see Note 1)
9–12
CMNS
Any additional upper-level CMNS courses
GD 317
Graphic and Digital Design II (see Note 2)
GD 469
Design Inquiry: Practice (formerly MEDA 469)
MEDA 350
Critical Studies in Digital Media
Note 1: Up to three upper-level CMNS courses may be used to meet this requirement.
Note 2: Students may use only one of CMNS 375 or GD 317 toward the Communications minor.
Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
A maximum of two upper-level courses for the minor may be completed through Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR). Credits obtained through PLAR do not count towards ÌÇÐÄÍøÒ³°æV program residency requirements, and grades are not counted in the ÌÇÐÄÍøÒ³°æV grade point average. See ÌÇÐÄÍøÒ³°æV's for more information.
Residency
Students must complete at least 50% of the courses required for the minor at ÌÇÐÄÍøÒ³°æV, including at least three of the required upper-level courses.
Course listings
For complete details on courses see the course descriptions section. Communications courses are offered in online, hybrid, and face-to-face formats. Students should check the timetable before registration to choose sections offered in a manner that suits their preferred learning style.
