Communication Studies Minor
You can now earn a communication studies minor online. Communication skills are consistently among the most sought after skills in the workplace. No matter what your major is or where you are employed, communication will be an important aspect of your job. A minor allows you to formally document your knowledge of human communication.
The online minor consists of 15 hours of course work.
A. Select two from the following (six credit hours): |
COMM 100 + 102 COMM 100 Principles of Human Communication, 1 credit hour COMM 102 Human Communication in the Interpersonal Context, 2 credit hours |
| COMM 100 Introduction to the human communication process with emphasis on the principles, variables, and social contexts of communication. COMM 102 Introduction to interpersonal communication with emphasis upon application of one to one communication in a variety of social contexts. |
COMM 103 Presentational Speaking, 3 credit hours |
| A laboratory designed to reinforce behavioral speaking skills based on the theory taught in COMM 104. |
COMM 104 Public Communication, 3 credit hours |
| Communication processes and problems in business and non-business organizations and institutions with attention to practical application. |
COMM 105 Introduction to the Mass Media, 3 credit hours |
| Critical examination of mass media with special emphasis on ways in which social, economic, and psychological factors influence the structure, functions, and effects of the media. |
COMM 112 Small Group Communication, 3 credit hours |
| Introduction to small-group communication with emphasis on developing understanding of the small group communication process and learning how to communicate effectively when working in a small group. |
COMM 122 Human Communication Contemporary Society, 3 credit hours |
| This course addresses various social issues faced by young adults in our society and how communication is often part of the problem and how it can be used to solve these problems. |
B. Select two from the following (six credit hours): |
COMM 306 Human Communication in Organizations and Institutions, 3 credit hours |
| Communication processes and problems in business and non-business organizations and institutions with attention to practical application. |
COMM 308 Nonverbal Communication, 3 credit hours |
| An examination of the effects of human nonverbal behavior on human communication. Emphasis on specific nonverbal behaviors including touch, time, environmental contexts, physical appearance cues, and social communication cues. |
COMM 316 Intercultural Communication, 3 credit hours |
| Examines similarities and differences between cultures with regard to norms, values, and practices in verbal and nonverbal communication. Emphasis on communication in Latin America, Asian, African, and Middle Eastern cultures. |
C. Select one additional 300 or 400-level COMM course excluding COMM 490. (three hours) |
| ** a 300 or 400 level COMM class may be substituted for one 100 level course in category (a). |
For additional information on the communication studies minor, please contact Matt Martin, Department of Communication Studies at (304)-293-3905 or matt.martin@mail.wvu.edu. To register for online courses, contact Extended Learning at 1-800-2Learn2 or email elearn@mail.wvu.edu
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