Communication Studies Minor

Program Coordinator/Contact

Rebecca A. Kuehl, Associate Director
Erica Quam, Professional Academic Advisor
School of Communication and Journalism
Yeager Hall 211
605-688-4171

Program Information

A minor in Communication Studies allows students to understand the central role that communication plays in people’s lives, across a variety of contexts.

Student Learning Outcomes

With a minor in Communication Studies, students will be able to:

• appropriately analyze and adapt oral and written messages that are effective, clear, and persuasive, given the audience and occasion.
• demonstrate the communication skills necessary to engage in personal, professional, civic and social relationships.
• critically evaluate verbal and nonverbal messages in differing social and cultural contexts in order to assess their effectiveness and ethical implications.
• demonstrate comprehension of concepts relative to the theory and criticism of human communication.
• demonstrate the ability to effectively gather information, research and analyze issues from a variety of perspectives.

Course Delivery Format

A wide range of course formats are available in this major including, lectures, laboratory, small group, seminar, interactive and collaborative partnerships.