Minors & Certification
Department of Communication
Minor in Communication
The minor in Communication consists of 18 hours of Communication course work. Four courses are required:
- COMM 1307 Media and Society
- COMM 1370 Introduction to Communication
- COMM 3310 Communication Theory
- COMM 4395 Legal and Moral Issues in Communication
The remaining two courses consist of selections from the following electives:
- COMM 3301 Television Criticism
- COMM 3302 Film History
- COMM 3311 Nonverbal Communication
- COMM 3312 Newswriting for Television, Radio, and the Internet
- COMM 3313 Introduction to Video Production
- COMM 3314 Television Production
- COMM 3330 Persuasion
- COMM 3335 UIL Debate and Speech
- COMM 3340 Public Relations Techniques
- COMM 3351 Film Comedy
- COMM 3360 Screenplay Writing
- COMM 3380 Media and Technology
- COMM 4310 Advanced Digital Film Making
- COMM 4311 Documentary Film
- COMM 4314 Gender Communication
- COMM 4330 Public Relations Cases and Strategies
- COMM 4340 Advertising Criticism
- COMM 4345 Intercultural Communication
- COMM 4350 Communication in Organizations
- COMM 4390 Topics in Communication
Minor in Public Relations
The mission of the Public Relations profession is to manage the reputation of organizations. The interdisciplinary Public Relations Minor is designed for students interested in gaining a basic understanding of the history, function, and tools of PR. The courses that comprise this minor are heavily focused on the development and application of skills utilized by PR professionals, as well as an understanding of theories and concepts necessary for critical analysis and creative thinking. The minor consists of 18 hours, which include three core courses. At least fifteen hours for the minor must be upper division
This minor is for students who have a basic understanding of communication and/or business theory, in addition to effective writing skills. These courses contain a heavy writing component. These courses will not serve as remedial courses for students with writing problems or substitute for required courses in students' majors.
Students who select this minor must consult with the Faculty Adviser to the Public Relations Minor prior to completing 6 hours of course work listed in the program. The minor plan must be filed with the Degree Counselor in the College of Liberal Arts and certified prior to application for graduation by the Dean of the College in which the major study is awarded.
Students who are interested in this minor must have completed Composition I and II (ENGL 1301 & 1302) and Public Speaking (COMM 1315) with the grade of "C" or better. Furthermore, students must meet any prerequisite requirements for courses in their program.
Students must complete the following required courses: (9 hours)
- COMM 3312 Media Newswriting and Performance
- COMM 3340 Public Relations Techniques
- COMM 4330 Public Relations Cases and Strategies
Students may select from the following courses: (9 hours)
(Elective selection must be approved by the Faculty Adviser to the Public Relations Minor)
- ARTS 3361 Graphic Design
- ENGL 3301 Principles of Professional & Report Writing
- ENGL 3375 Writing in the Professions
- ENGL 2350 Media Writing and Performance
- COMM 3310 Communication Theory
- COMM 3330 Persuasion
- COMM 3380 New Media and Communication
- COMM 4340 Advertising Criticism
- COMM 4345 Intercultural Communication
- COMM 4350 Communication in Organizations
- COMM 4398 Applied Experience
- COMM 4399 Communication Internship
- SOCI 1342 Social Science Statistics
- SOCI 4445 Social Research Methods
- MKTG 3310 Principles of Marketing
- MKTG 3320 Basic Advertising
Teacher Certification - Speech
Students choosing Speech Communication as a teaching field must satisfy the requirements listed below as well as those for the major in Communication. All students seeking certification in Speech. Communication should select a faculty advisor in the Communication area to help them select appropriate courses. Students are also urged to consult the Certification Office of the College of Education for complete and current information about teacher certification requirements
Requirements for the secondary certification plan in Speech Communication are as follows (total 30 semester hours):
- COMM 1307 Media and Society
- COMM 1318 Interpersonal Communication [common course SPCH 1318]
- COMM 2333 Small Group Communication [common course SPCH 2333]
- COMM 3301 Television Criticism
- COMM 3310 Communication Theory
- COMM 3311 Nonverbal Communication
- COMM 3330 Persuasion
- COMM 3335 UIL Debate and Speech
- COMM 4345 Intercultural Communication
- COMM 4395 Legal and Ethical Issues in Communication
