Communication Minor, UG
for the Undergraduate Minor in Communication
The undergraduate minor in Communication is designed for students who wish to obtain a deeper understanding of communication processes and how they influence social, cultural, and political processes. It is appropriate for students majoring in a variety of disciplines in the social sciences or humanities and for students in professionally-oriented programs.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CMN 101 | Public Speaking 1 | 3 |
| or CMN 112 | Oral & Written Comm II | |
| CMN 102 | Introduction to Communication | 4 |
| At least one course from each of two areas of specialization within the Department of Communication (Communication and Culture, Communication and Health, Communication and Organizations, Interpersonal Communication, Mediated Communication and Technology, and Rhetoric and Public Communication). These courses must be numbered at the 200-level or above. A list of courses is available from the Communication undergraduate advisor. | 6 | |
| Additional hours in Communication. These courses must be numbered at the 200-level or above. | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 19 | |
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CMN 111 is a prerequisite for CMN 112. Credit in CMN 111 will not count towards the 19 hours of Communication courses required for the minor.
At least 6 hours must be at the 300-level or 400-level.
for the Undergraduate Minor in Communication
Department of Communication
Communication Faculty
Overview of College Admissions & Requirements: Liberal Arts & Sciences
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences website
communication@illinois.edu