What you will study
Our world needs individuals who can communicate clearly and effectively.
Communication minors at the University of Central Missouri can customize this undergraduate
program to complement their major, whether you’re studying Advertising, Events Management, Media Production, Public Relations or another field.
The core courses for the Communication minor cover a broad range of topics:
- Teamwork and Group Dynamics
- Interpersonal Communication
- Public Speaking or Communication in Practice
- Essential Communication Concepts or Communication Leadership and Practice in Organizations
You can also choose from our expansive list of electives to complete the Communication
minor.
Excellence in Communication
- A Most Popular College for Communication & Journalism (College Factual, 2022)
- Top 10%: Best Value Colleges for Communication & Journalism (College Factual, 2021)
Unique learning opportunities in communication
Communication minors gain valuable skills that can be applied in your undergraduate
studies and beyond. Gain a deeper understanding of communication and apply your knowledge
and skills by taking advantage of the following opportunities:
- Student life activities: Put your learning into practice by joining some of UCM’s 200 student organizations.
- Specialized research: Partner with faculty members by assisting with a research project.
- Interactive Courses: Our Communication faculty are dedicated to linking the concepts learned in class to
real-world experiences, engaging in small group activities and focusing on how technology
impacts these concepts.
- Internships: Take your Communication minor further and gain experience that will attract employers’
attention. Our undergraduate students have pursued internships in positions that span
a wide variety of industries.
What can you do with a minor in Communication from UCM?
No matter which industry you want to pursue a career in, strong communication skills
will be essential to your success. Whether you want to become a more confident public
speaker in-person or via a digital medium or are looking for skills to become an adept
leader in the workplace, a Communication minor will help you succeed.
Discover a strong future in communication
How will a Communication minor help you beyond UCM? Use our interactive tool below
to explore career options, salary expectations and more.
Financial assistance options for Communication students
UCM offers many ways to help finance your college education. In addition to general university scholarships, you may qualify for program-specific
awards and other funding opportunities — in Communication or your major field of study.
You can learn more about program-specific scholarships with the UCM Scholarship Finder.
Faculty Mentors Dedicated to Your Success
UCM’s faculty are industry experts and personal mentors
Our Communication faculty are adept at helping you turn your passion into your career.
Our minor in Communication can be tailored to fit your interests and complement nearly
any bachelor’s degree.
Learn From Global Leaders
UCM’s Communication faculty are leading experts in their field
Whether you pursue a Communication minor or you choose the area of study as your major,
UCM’s faculty will guide and mentor you throughout your communication studies. Our
faculty have extensive industry experience in coaching, how communication impacts
social movements and media representation of minority populations. They bring their
diverse expertise into the classroom to ensure that you learn and thrive at UCM.
Meet the Faculty
Small Class Sizes Promote Student Success
Gain more opportunities to connect with classmates and faculty
All of the classes offered as part of the Communication minor are limited to 25 students
or less. UCM’s small class sizes offer you better opportunities to get to know your
classmates and our faculty.
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