Communication Studies Minor

The Minor in Communication Studies introduces students to essential communication skills for developing and maintaining interpersonal relationships, facilitating effective communication in corporations and businesses, and advocating for societal issues.

Please see the UNLV Greenspun College of Urban Affairs Department of Communication Studies webpage at www.unlv.edu/communicationstudies for information about department programs, faculty and facilities. Degree worksheets are available at www.unlv.edu/degree/minor-communication-studies.

Learning Outcomes

By completing a Minor in Communication Studies, students will be able to:

articulate the fundamental principles and central questions of the Communication discipline.
develop and deliver effective speeches and presentations that are suitable for a variety of audiences.
apply communication skills to real-world scenarios, enhancing their effectiveness in professional and social settings.

Advising

Please see advising information at the UNLV Greenspun College of Urban Affairs Student Advising Center.

Accreditation

For information regarding accreditation at UNLV, please head over to Academic Program Accreditations.

University Graduation Requirements

To obtain this minor, you must be a degree seeking undergraduate student pursuing an approved UNLV bachelor’s degree. Please see Graduation Policies for complete information.