Communication Studies - Minor
School of Communication Studies
201 Taylor Hall
Kent Campus
330-672-2659
comm@kent.edu
www.kent.edu/comm
Description
The Communication Studies minor allows students to improve their speaking abilities, as well as their listening, problem-solving and decision-making skills. Effective communication skills are consistently rated as one of the top three proficiencies employers desire in new hires. Whether students' major is in architecture or zoology, communication skills are necessary for effective interaction.
Fully Offered At:
- Kent Campus
- Stark Campus
Admission Requirements
Admission to a minor is open to students declared in a bachelor’s degree, the A.A.B. or A.A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree (not Individualized Program major). Students declared only in the A.A. or A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree in Individualized Program may not declare a minor. Students may not pursue a minor and a major in the same discipline.
To declare the Communication Studies minor, students must have a minimum 2.000 overall Kent State University GPA. No Kent State University GPA is required if the student is a first-semester freshman or transfer student admitted in good standing.
Minor Requirements
[COMM]
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Minor Requirements | ||
| COMM 15000 | INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN COMMUNICATION (KADL) | 3 |
| COMM 25902 | COMMUNICATION THEORY | 3 |
| COMM 30000 | COMMUNICATION RESEARCH METHODS | 3 |
| COMM 35852 | INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION (DIVG) | 3 |
| COMM 35912 | GENDER AND COMMUNICATION (DIVD) | 3 |
| COMM 45459 | COMMUNICATION AND CONFLICT | 3 |
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 18 | |
Graduation Requirements
| Minimum Minor GPA |
|---|
| 2.250 |
- Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be upper-division coursework (30000 and 40000 level).
- Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be outside of the course requirements for any major or other minor the student is pursuing.
- Minimum 50 percent of the total credit hours for the minor must be taken at Kent State (in residence).