Minor in Communication Studies
School of Fine Arts and Communication
Overview
In Biola’s communication studies minor, you’ll learn both the art and science of communication — growing in your practical skills to create and deliver messages as well as your knowledge of communication theory and research.
Courses
Below are the course requirements for this academic program. In addition to these program-specific requirements, all majors include Biola's traditional undergraduate core curriculum. For more program details, including a sample course sequence, visit Biola's academic catalog.
Curriculum Requirements
A Communication Studies Minor is offered with completion of a minimum of 21 credits, 12 of which must be upper-division.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Program Courses | ||
| COMM 254 | Communication Theories | 3 |
| COMM 473 | Communication and Diversity | 3 |
| Select 15 credits of electives from the following (9 credits must be upper-division): | 15 | |
| Small Group Communication | ||
| The Rhetorical Act | ||
| Communication in the Workplace | ||
| Oral Interpretation | ||
| Argumentation and Debate | ||
| Intercollegiate Forensics | ||
| Rhetoric of Media Studies | ||
| Intercollegiate Forensics | ||
| Nonverbal Communication | ||
or COMM 3862 | Political Communication | |
| Organizational Rhetoric | ||
| Rhetorical Criticism | ||
| Health Communication | ||
or COMM 4702 | Religion and American Public Life | |
or COMM 4703 | Communication and Calling | |
| Intercultural Communication | ||
| Communication and Diversity | ||
| Family Communication | ||
or COMM 4742 | Gender Communication | |
or COMM 4743 | Marriage and Relationship Communication | |
or COMM 4744 | Leadership Communication | |
| Directed Research | ||
| Total Credits | 21 | |
21
Total Program Credits
Every program at Biola University features rigorous academics, biblically integrated curriculum and vocational preparation.
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Accreditation
Biola University is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission. Additional accreditations may apply to specific programs.
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