A minor in communication studies (Communication Studies Minor, Health Communication Minor, Cultural Communication minor) requires 18 hours of course work in communication studies beyond the General Education requirement, including SCOM 240, SCOM 240L and a minimum of nine hours at the 300 level and three hours at the 400 level. Students must declare the chosen minor in MyMadison by March 30 prior to registration for fall and summer registration, and by September 30 for spring registration. Declaring the major by this date does not guarantee availability of courses.
In addition, the School of Communication Studies contributes to two interdisciplinary minors listed below. Links to more information on these minors is provided.
Students must declare SCOM as their major or minor in MyMadison by March 30 prior to registration for fall and summer registration, and by September 30 for spring registration.
Declaring the major/minor by this date does not guarantee availability of courses.
Cultural Communication Minor
The minor in cultural communication is designed to provide students with principles and theories of communication processes that help explain dynamics of intercultural interactions in personal and professional contexts. The program is intended for students not majoring in communication studies who wish to augment their major area of study, develop skills of cultural competence and increase their awareness of diversity.
Communication Studies Minor
A minor in communication studies requires 18 hours of course work in communication studies beyond the General Education requirement, including SCOM 240, SCOM 240L and a minimum of nine hours of courses at the 300 level and three hours at the 400 level. Before a student begins a minor in communication studies, the school director and the student's adviser must approve his or her planned program of study.
Health Communication Minor
The minor in health communication is designed for students who are interested in working in health care or related fields and are completing coursework in areas such as nursing, health sciences, and for students who are in the pre-professional programs. The minor offers students flexibility in terms of area of focus for the minor, so that they can gain the most applicable knowledge for their future endeavors.
Interdisciplinary Minors
Political Communication Minor
The School of Communication Studies and the Department of Political Science offer a joint minor in political communication with emphases on political campaigning and interest groups. The purpose of this minor is to provide students with conceptual, practical and applied knowledge in the fields of public and private interest groups and political campaigns. For a full description of this minor and the requirements, please visit the catalog page for this minor. This minor is exempt from the School of Communication Studies minor admissions policy.
For information about the minor contact Valerie A. Sulfaro at sulfarva@jmu.edu
Sport Communication Minor
The School of Communication Studies offers a minor in sport communication. This minor consists of course work in communication studies, media arts and design, and kinesiology for students with an interest in sports media and communication. For the requirements, visit the catalog page on this minor.
For information about the minor contact Dr. Isaac Woo at woocw@jmu.edu
