Overview
The focus of the Communication Studies program is on the academic (aesthetic, analytical, critical, historical, theoretical) and interdisciplinary study of communication and media.
The Minor in Communication Studies requires students to take two foundational courses (6 credits) introducing students to the broad concepts of communication in public life and of media history and convergence. Students then take one course from each of the following categories (12 credits): Communication Theory, Research Methods, Analysis, and Cross-Cultural Perspectives.
Unlike Communication Studies majors, students are not required to take advanced coursework.
The minor is available to undergraduate students in any major except Communication Studies. Other Klein students may declare the minor, but all minor requirements must be separate from major requirements.
Campus Location: Main
Contact Information
Scott Gratson, PhD, Program Director
Annenberg Hall, Room 9D
215-204-6434
sgratson@temple.edu
Kisha Hence, Assistant Program Director
Annenberg Hall, Room 9C
215-204-6603
khence@temple.edu
Requirements
The Communication Studies minor requires a total of 18 credits. Students must earn at least a C- in all required courses.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation Courses | ||
| CMST 1111 | Communication and Public Life | 3 |
| MSP 1021 | Introduction to Media Analysis | 3 |
| Communication Theory | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Media and Society | ||
| Introduction to Advertising | ||
| Journalism and Society | ||
MSP 1011 | ||
| Research Methods | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Brand Strategy and Research | ||
| Journalism Research | ||
| Media Research | ||
| Analysis | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Art Direction: Visual Communication | ||
| Media Popular Culture | ||
| Introduction to Public Speaking | ||
or CSI 1911 | Honors Introduction to Public Speaking | |
| Cross-Cultural Perspectives | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Intercultural Communication | ||
| Communication, Culture and Identity | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | |