Department of Communication Studies
The minor in Communication Studies consists of two courses at the 3000 level or above and the capstone course, COM 4900; COM 4901; COM 4902; COM 4905; COM 4906; or COM 4907. Suggested areas of concentration include corporate communication, interpersonal and group communication, intercultural and international communication, rhetoric and public advocacy, and digital communication and culture. For course information, see College Bulletin .
Requirements for the Minor
Choose any two courses from those listed:
Advocacy Communication
3 credits
Communication Law and Free Speech
3 credits
Introduction to Digital Communication and Culture
3 credits
The Ethics of Image Making: Film, Television, and Digital Media
3 credits
Video Communication and Production
3 credits
Media Analysis and Criticism
3 credits
Speech Composition and Delivery
3 credits
Studies in Electronic Media
3 credits
Classical Rhetoric
3 credits
American Public Address
3 credits
Rhetorical Theory and Criticism
3 credits
American Television Programming
3 credits
Managerial Communication Within Organizations
3 credits
Intercultural Communication
3 credits
Persuasion
3 credits
Argumentation and Debate
3 credits
Elements of Legal Argumentation
3 credits
Interpersonal and Group Communication
3 credits
International Communication
3 credits
Interpersonal Communication
3 credits
Group Communication
3 credits
Gender, Ethnicity, and Race in Communication
3 credits
Virtual Teamwork
3 credits
Organizations in International Development
3 credits
Gender Communication
3 credits
Communication in Intercultural and International Conflicts
3 credits
Memory, Reconciliation, and Peace
3 credits
Nonverbal Communication
3 credits
Facework Communication: Impression Management
3 credits
Intercultural Training, Coaching, and Consulting
3 credits
Communication for Executives
3 credits
Contemporary Issues in Digital Media
3 credits
Markets, Media, and Meaning
3 credits
Platforms, Power, and Publics
3 credits
Business Communication
3 credits
Rhetoric of Science
3 credits
Visual Rhetoric
3 credits
Communication and Migration
3 credits
Principles of Public Relations
3 credits
Corporate Communication
3 credits
Public Relations Writing
3 credits
Public Relations Campaigns
3 credits
Language, Social Media, and Identity (ENG 4040)
3 credits
Advanced Video Communication and Production
Note: This is a non-liberal arts course
3 credits
Advanced Speech Writing
3 credits
Contemporary Issues in Intercultural Communication
3 credits
Selected Topics
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Complete the minor with one of the following communication studies capstone courses:
Topics in Communication Studies
3 credits
Conflict Resolution
3 credits
International Business and Organizational Comunication
3 credits
Language and Social Interaction
3 credits
Communication Research Strategies
3 credits
Work-Life Communication
3 credits
Students are expected to complete the minor requirements in place at the time they are officially accepted into their programs. Please review the College Bulletin for the relevant academic year.
Interested students should contact the Department of Communication Studies at 646-312-3720.
