Communication Minor

Department of Communication 
Office: 311 McEwen Hall

[phone]

Roslin Smith, Chairperson

Email: [e-mail]

Website: https://www.fredonia.edu/academics/colleges-schools/college-liberal-arts-sciences/communication

 

The Communication Minor emphasizes theoretical and applied perspectives, giving students a broad understanding of human and mass communication processes. The program explores how individuals, groups, mass media, organizations, and societies communicate to address needs, solve problems, and achieve goals. In response to the rapid evolution of media and communication technologies, the minor equips students with essential skills to navigate and critically engage with various communication contexts, including human and digital communication, enabling them to understand and influence interactions across diverse settings.

The minor requires 21 credit hours, allowing students to tailor their coursework to their interests while developing key communication competencies.

A grade of C or better is required for a course to satisfy a major requirement.

 

Minor Requirements

Some courses require prerequisites.  Click on any hyperlinked course for additional information. 

Required Courses

Some courses require prerequisites.  Click on any hyperlinked course for additional information. 

COMM 101	Fundamentals of Communication	3
COMM 105	Public Speaking	3
	Other COMM courses	15
Total Credit Hours:		21

NOTE:

• 12 credits of COMM Electives must be completed at the upper level (300/400).
• A minimum of 9 credit hours at the 300 level or above must be taken at Fredonia.
• Students may not use COMM 470- WNYF/FRS/Leader Practicum, COMM 475- Communication Supervision, COMM 480- Communication Internship, or COMM 490- Independent Study toward the minor requirements.
• The minimum GPA for successful completion of the minor is 2.0.

Total Credit Hours: 21