2024-2025

International Communication, Minor

Communication

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

This minor adds a useful synergy to a variety of majors, since it includes not only coursework in cultural diversity, but also via approved international exchanges.

  • A minor is earned in conjunction with a bachelor's degree.

    To receive a minor (18 - 24 units) at Northern Arizona University, you must complete a planned group of courses from one or more subject matter areas with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0. At least 12 units of the minor must be unique to that minor and not applied to any other minor.

In addition to University Requirements:

  • Complete individual plan requirements.

Students may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement. Contact your advisor for details.

No more than fifty percent of the units used to satisfy minor requirements may be used to satisfy major requirements.

Minimum Units for Completion 18 - 24
Major GPA C
Additional Admission Requirements Required
Study Abroad Optional

Purpose Statement

The minor in International Communication provides a conceptual foundation for and knowledge of the cultural differences involved in communication in international contexts paired with a semester-long study abroad experience in communication. Combined with a major in a communication discipline, the minor can open up additional opportunities for careers in international organizations and/or other countries.


Student Learning Outcomes

  • Describe significant cultural and national differences in communication.
  • Explain how cultural differences create both barriers and opportunities for communication in international contexts.
  • Demonstrate an ability to successfully navigate the cultural and institutional differences in higher education systems outside of the United States.
  • Articulate differences and similarities between one or more communication professions in the United States and in at least one other country.

Additional Admission Requirements

  • Individual program admission requirements over and above admission to NAU are required.

  • To participate in the international component of this minor, you must:

    • Have earned at least sophomore status with a grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.5. 
    • Have completed two of the following courses with a Grade of "C" or better:
    • Meet the standards established by NAU's Center for International Education for participating in an international exchange plan
    • Apply and be approved for admission to an international exchange plan sanctioned by NAU's School of Communication
    Exchange opportunities for this minor include programs in communication campaigns, international public relations, media program management, media marketing, imagineering, and interactive multimedia concept development. Other programs may be accepted. See a School of Communication international minor advisor for information about specific study abroad programs that you may use to complete this minor.

     

Minor Requirements

  • You must consult with your academic advisor and the Office of International Studies before embarking on a Study Abroad plan. In addition, you must have approval to transfer study abroad credits into COM 223 and COM 323 before engaging in a Study Abroad plan.

Additional Information

  • Be aware that some courses may have prerequisites that you must also successfully complete. For prerequisite information, click on the course or see your advisor.