Academic Catalog - 2025-2026

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

School of Communication

Communication Studies, Minor


Academic Information

This minor is designed to help students become effective participants in a communication-rich world where oral, written, and nonverbal communication are paramount. Students will explore public, group, and interpersonal communication, professional communication, and how to express and defend their opinions as informed citizens in a representative democracy.

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College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

School of Communication

Communication Studies, Minor


Careers

What Can I Do with a Minor in Communication Studies?

Learning how to be an effective communicator is useful in whatever career you pursue. With a minor in Communication Studies from Northern Arizona University, you'll learn how verbal communication enhances relationships and builds cultural understanding.

This minor can be an excellent addition to any major. Faculty members emphasize critical thinking and research, preparing you to be a reflective citizen able to contribute thoughtfully and constructively to the world around you.

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Academic Catalog - 2025-2026

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

School of Communication

Communication Studies, Minor


University Requirements

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Academic Catalog - 2025-2026

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

School of Communication

Communication Studies, Minor


Overview

In addition to University 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 21

Purpose Statement

This minor prepares students for a variety of personal, professional, and citizenship endeavors by providing a basic understanding of the centrality of communication to the human experience in the personal, professional, and public contexts and a foundation of practical and academic skills in the analysis and creation of messages in a variety of formats.

Student Learning Outcomes

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College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

School of Communication

Communication Studies, Minor


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Minor Requirements
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Academic Catalog - 2025-2026

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

School of Communication

Communication Studies, Minor


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