Communication
Minors
The department coordinates the minors in electronic journalism and in telecommunications
(see below) and participates in several interdisciplinary minors: film and media
studies, multimedia, and women's studies. For a description of these minors, see
the Interdisciplinary Minors section of this chapter.
Minor in Electronic Journalism
Electronic Journalism provides a foundation in journalism with a focus on the
writing style and research techniques unique to broadcast, online, and computer-assisted
reporting. Students must complete 18 credits distributed as follows.
1. Four required courses: COMM 303, 351, 361, 475
2. Two electives (six credits) chosen from COMM 203, 352, 353,
399*, 435, 450*, 454, 455 (*if topic or internship is approved by department)
Minor in Telecommunications
In its broadest sense, telecommunications includes technology (software and
hardware), policy issues (national and international), mass media, and management.
No longer can computer technologists sit alone working on code; they must be able
to manage technical and nontechnical people, understand policy issues, and present
technical material to others in the corporate setting. The required and elective
courses in this minor provide a solid introduction to the work world of telecommunications.
To receive a minor in telecommunications, students must complete 18 credits
distributed as follows. A grade of C or better is required in all courses applied
to the minor. See the program director for a current list of electives and for
further information.
1. Four required courses: COMM 104, COMM 202, TELE 350, TELE
450
2. Two electives (six credits) chosen from the following:
- IT 103 Introduction to Computing
- CS 105 Computer Ethics and Society
- COMM 320 Business and Professional Communication
- COMM 450 Internship (in a telecommunications-related organization)
- COMM 554 Telecommunications Policy and Regulation
- COMM 556 Global Communications
- ENGL 410 Technical and Report Writing
- GOVT 359 Computers in Public Management
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