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, .
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 | ||
| Communication Theories | 3 | |
| 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 | Political Communication | |
| Organizational Rhetoric | ||
| Rhetorical Criticism | ||
| Health Communication | ||
or | Religion and American Public Life | |
or | Communication and Calling | |
| Intercultural Communication | ||
| Communication and Diversity | ||
| Family Communication | ||
or | Gender Communication | |
or | Marriage and Relationship Communication | |
or | Leadership Communication | |
| Directed Research | ||
| Total Credits | 21 | |
21
Total Program Credits
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Accreditation
½ñÈÕºÚÁÏ is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission. Additional accreditations may apply to specific programs.
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