Communication and Rhetoric Minor

Communication and Rhetoric Requirements (12 credits):

• COMM 201 - Introduction to Media Studies Credits: 3
• COMM 253 - Foundations of Communication & Rhetorical Theory I Credits: 3
• COMM 254 - Foundations of Communication & Rhetorical Theory II Credits: 3

• AND

  Choose one:

• COMM 202 - Communication Ethics & Law Credits: 3
• COMM 353 - Persuasion Credits: 3

Communication and Rhetoric Praxis Strand

Communication and Rhetoric Praxis - Choose one strand from the following  (6 Credits):

**If the schedule permits, a student seeking Teacher Certification may choose one praxis strand.

• Journalism Strand:

• ENGW 270 - Journalism Credits: 3 / 
  ENGW 270L - Journalism Lab
    and
  ENGW 271 - Advanced Journalism
    /
  ENGW 271L - Advanced Journalism Lab
    or
  ENGW 375 - Feature Writing
   

• Screenwriting Strand:

• ENGW 354 - Fundamentals of Screenwriting Credits: 3 /
  COMM 354 - Fundamentals of Screenwriting
    and
  ENGW 355 - Advanced Screenwriting
    / 
  COMM 355 - Advanced Screenwriting
   

• Technical Writing and Editing Strand:

• ENGW 351 - Technical and Professional Writing Credits: 3 / 
  ENGW 351L - Technical and Professional Writing Computer Lab
    and
  ENGW 356 - Editing for Publication
   

• Video Production Strand:

• COMM 356 - Fundamentals of Video Production and Editing Credits: 3 and
  COMM 357 - Advanced Video Production and Editing
   

• Public Relations and Marketing Strand:

• COMM 374 - Public Relations Credits: 3 or
  MKT 363 - Marketing Communications
    and 
  MKT 216 - Principles of Marketing
   

• Multimedia Strand:

• AVCD 154 - Digital Imaging Foundation for Design Credits: 3 and
  AVCD 355 - Web-Based Visual Design
    or
  CIS 260 - Introduction to Web Design