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Start Date
Medium of studying
Duration
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Diploma
Major
Communication Studies
Area of study
Social Sciences
Course Language
English
About Program
Program Overview
The program's flexible curriculum allows students to tailor their coursework to their interests and career aspirations, with a focus on message creation, critical analysis, and real-world application. Led by experienced faculty, the minor provides a solid foundation for students seeking careers in fields that value effective communication.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
- Program Name: Communication Studies Minor
- Institution: Western Oregon University
- Mission: "Committed to excellence in teaching, research and service in communication based on sound theory and practice, concentrating on understanding contexts and perspectives, preparing students for lifelong effective communication."
- Learning Outcomes:
- Create messages appropriate to the audience, purpose and context.
- Critically analyze targeted messages.
Teaching:
- Faculty:
- Professor: Paula Baldwin, Emily Plec
- Associate professor: Dana Schowalter, Alexander Curry
- Assistant professor: William Anderson, Tiara Good, Sarah Sheldrick
Other:
- Core Courses: In consultation with an advisor, students select at least 12 credit hours of any COM courses 100-level through 400-level, and at least 12 credit hours from 300 and 400-level COM courses.
- Total Credits: 24
- Satisfactory Grade Use: Program requirements may be fulfilled with a grade of S.
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