Dec 10, 2025  
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

Communication Studies Minor

Location(s): Brookings Main Campus


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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.

Course Delivery Format

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

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Select nine credits from the following. Credits: 9

  • CMST 200-level (Students may choose one 200-level CMST course or up to 3 credits of CMST 281 - Speech and Debate Activities (COM) ) Credits: 3
  • CMST 300-400 level courses (Electives as approved by the School Director or Associate Director) Credits: 6-9

Total Required Credits: 18


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