Interpersonal Group Communication, Minor

Minor in Interpersonal/Group Communication (C60107M)

Students in the Interpersonal and Group Communication minor study how messages are created and delivered for maximum effectiveness both interpersonally and within a group setting. Like other Communication minors, 18 hours are required.

Program Contact
Dr. Mary Triece
mtriece@uakron.edu
330-972-6222

The following information has official approval of the School of Communication and the Buchtel College of Arts & Sciences, but is intended only as a guide. Completion of this minor is contingent upon many factors, including but not limited to: class availability, total number of required credits, work schedule, finances, family, course drops/withdrawals, successfully passing courses, prerequisites, among others.

The following courses constitute a “Minor in Communication - Interpersonal/Group Communication” and must be completed with a minimum grade point average of 2.0 overall for the minor to be noted on the student’s record. A minor in Communication - Interpersonal/Group Communication may only be awarded at the time a student receives a Baccalaureate degree. Please refer to the University Requirements for Minor Areas of Study for specific graduation information regarding minors.

Summary

Required Courses9
Electives9
Total Hours18

Required Courses

COMM:101Introduction to Communication3
COMM:324Interpersonal Communication3
COMM:344Small Group Communication3
Total Hours9

Electives

Select 9 credits of the following (at least 3 credits must be 300/400 level):9
Interviewing
Non-Verbal Communication
Argumentation
Persuasion
Communication Theory
Intercultural Communication
Communication & Conflict
Special Topics in Communication 1
Total Hours9