Public Communication, Minor

Minor in Public Communication (C60102M)

Building on the written and presentational skills offered in this minor, students who specialize in Public Communication often go on to graduate and/or law school. Like all the other Communication minors, 18 credits 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 - Public 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 - Public 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 Courses

Electives

¹

No more than 3 credits of COMM 231 Forensics will count toward this minor.

²

Prior to enrolling in COMM 450 Special Topics in Communication, approval must be given by School Director.