Communication Studies (CS) - Minor

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21 credits

2.0 GPA required.

Letter grade required in all minor courses unless otherwise noted.

Students cannot select both a major and minor within the Communication Studies Department.

Required Courses (15 credits)

Foundations (6 credits)

CMST 275 - Communication and Civic Dialogue (3 credits)
CMST 282 - Introduction to Communication Studies (3 credits)

Diversity (3 credits)

Choose one:

CMST 281 - Intercultural Communication (3 credits)
CMST 289 - Gender and Communication (3 credits)
CMST 290 - Disability Culture, Communication, and Advocacy (3 credits)
CMST 291 - Topics in Multicultural Communication (3 credits)
CMST 292 - Multicultural U.S. Rhetoric (3 credits)

Theories (6 credits)

Choose two:

△ CMST 366 - Communicating in Organizations (3 credits)
CMST 371 - Creating Effective Groups and Teams (3 credits)
CMST 383 - Rhetoric, Culture, and Power: Analysis of Public Communication (3 credits)
CMST 387 - Navigating Interpersonal Relationships (3 credits)
CMST 389 - Creating Change Through Persuasion (3 credits)
◎ CMST 475 - Argumentation and Advocacy (3 credits)

Electives (6 credits)

CMST 100/200/300/400-level (3 credits)
CMST 300/400-level (3 credits)

Elective options exclude CMST 191 - Introduction to Public Speaking and CMST 192 - Introduction to Effective Communication . ◎ CMST 451 - Topics in Communication Studies and ◎ CMST 452 - Topics in Public Communication can be used more than once provided they cover different topics. Foundations/theories courses not used for requirements above may be used as electives.

Course(s) Unique to Minor

WSU policy requires a minor contain at least one course unique to the minor and not used in major or additional requirements. See Degree Audit for details.

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◎ = Oral Intensive

◆ = Math/Critical Analysis Intensive

△ = Writing Intensive

✽ = Physical Development and Wellness Graduation Requirement