Lindsey Wilson College

Communication

Minor - Program Requirements

Jennifer Dudley Furkin, Ph.D., Program Coordinator
J.L. Turner Leadership Center, Room 104A
(270) 384-7431             furkinj@lindsey.edu

Mission Statement 

The mission of the communication program, consistent with the stated mission of the college, is to prepare students for effective and ethical leadership in human affairs and to provide solid foundations for a variety of professional careers by helping students become more competent communicators.

Graduation Requirements

Some courses taken for the minor may simultaneously fulfill general education requirements. Please see the Graduation Requirements (bachelor’s degrees) section of this catalog for information on the general education program.

Students should note that the minor contributes between six and 18 hours toward the required 39 hours of 3000-4000 level coursework.

Program Requirements: 21 hours

Along with the general education program and a major, students must complete the minor’s prerequisite and must select program electives as indicated.

A.         Prerequisite: 3 hours

  • Principles of Communication (COMM 1003) – 3 hours

B.         Program Electives (choose from the following): 18 hours

  • Mass Media & Society (COMM/JRNL 1503) – 3 hours
  • Critical Thinking & Communication (COMM 2003) – 3 hours
  • Interpersonal Communication (COMM 2503) – 3 hours
  • Creative Communication (COMM 2613) – 3 hours
  • Advanced Public Speaking (COMM 3103) – 3 hours
  • Public Relations: Principles & Practices (COMM) 3113) – 3 hours
  • Nonverbal Communication (COMM 3203) – 3 hours
  • Intermediate Public Relations (COMM 3213) – 3 hours
  • Group Communication & Decision Making (COMM 3303) – 3 hours
  • Internal Communication (COMM 3333) – 3 hours
  • Family Communication (COMM 3403) – 3 hours
  • Organizational Communication (COMM 3503) – 3 hours
  • Intercultural Communication (COMM 3603) – 3 hours
  • Environmental Communication (COMM 3613) – 3 hours
  • Communication & Aging (COMM 3703) – 3 hours
  • Gender & Communication (COMM 3713) – 3 hours
  • Conflict Resolution (COMM 4103) – 3 hours
  • Crisis Communication (COMM 4203) – 3 hours  
  • Communication Law & Ethics (COMM/JRNL 4403) – 3 hours
  • Interviewing (COMM 4503) – 3 hours
  • Leadership (COMM 4713) – 3 hours
  • Persuasion (COMM 4723) – 3 hours
  • Social Media Communication (COMM 4743) – 3 hours
  • Professional Internship in Communication (COMM 4903) – 3 hours