Communication Program
O’Kelly Hall 332 Box 7169
Office: 777-2159
Fax: 777-3090
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MINOR REQUIREMENTS
Communication Minor - declare as a communication minor with the academic advisor in O’Kelly 332 and then work towards
your minor requirements. These include:
 Completing admission requirements of the Communication Program
 Completing 24 Communication credits and maintaining a C or better in all Communication courses
 Maintaining an overall GPA of 2.5
Meet with your academic advisor to set up your plan of study. In order to register for courses that are restricted to majors, an
over-ride can be provided by your Communication Program Academic Advisor. Call 701.777.2159 to set up an appointment.
Summary of Requirements – B.A. WITH MINOR IN COMMUNICATION
Major Requirements – Required minimum of 24 credits, Communication majors must earn a grade of “C” or better in all
Communication courses.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Pass English 110 College Composition I (B or better)
Pass English 120 College Composition II OR English 125 Technical & Business Writing (B or better)
REQUIRED COURSES FOR MINOR - 6 credits required
Advised
Taken
Comm
102
103
Credits
Communication and the Human Community
Information, Technology and Social Change
3
3
PLUS ADDITIONAL COMMUNICATION COURSES – 18 credits required with at least 12 credits at 300 level or above.
Internship or practicum courses will not count towards a minor.
Advised
Taken
Advised
Taken
341
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Advertising Creative Strategy
110
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Fundamentals of Public Speaking
352
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Writing for Public Relations
200
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Intro to Media Writing
354
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201
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Visual Communication
366
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Electronic Field Production
Business & Professional
Speaking
206
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Digital Comm: Fundamentals
368
f/2
Criticism and Controversies
212
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Interpersonal Communication
401
s
Organizational Communication
246
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Journalistic Reporting & Editing
402
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International/Intercultural Comm
300
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Communication & Society
403
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Community Relations
301
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Psychology of Communication
404
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Advertising & Society
302
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Popular Culture
405
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Social Implications of the Info Society
303
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Principles of Public Relations
407
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Comm Technologies and the Future
305
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Electronic Publishing
410
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Research Methods in Comm
308
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Argumentation
414
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Media Law and Ethics
310
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Media & Diversity
428
s
Media History
313
s/2
Persuasion
430
f
AD/PR Campaigns: Research
319
s
Digital Communication: Imaging
461
f/2
Political Comm
324
s
Feature and Opinion Writing
328
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Community Journalism
331
s
Survey of Broadcasting
332
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TV Studio Production
Comm
499
Special Topics (occasionally)