Minor Programs

The Department of Communication Studies offers students the opportunity to pursue minors that are complementary to the major programs offered throughout the College. All minors require a minimum of 16 credits. Students may count up to 8 credits from the General Education Requirements toward a minor. Specific requirements are detailed below:

Minor in Leadership and Management (4 courses, 16 credits)

Students are required to take:

Plus any three of the following:

Minor in Political Communication (4 courses, 16 credits)

This minor provides the student with an interdisciplinary background in communication, politics, and law. Students are required to take:

Minor in Sociology (4 courses, 16 credits)

Students are required to take any four of the following:

With the permission of the minor advisor, certain Institute courses may count towards the Sociology minor. Examples include IN 123 Ritual and Performance and IN 137 Boston’s Movers and Shakers.

Minor in Philosophy (4 courses, 16 credits)

Students are required to take any four PH courses. With the permission of the minor advisor, certain Institute courses may count towards the Philosophy minor. Examples include: