Elevate Your Professional Impact with Advanced Communication Skills
The Edward R. Murrow College of Communication at WSU Vancouver offers a communication minor designed to give you a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving job market. As new technologies reshape how we connect and share information, the ability to communicate effectively remains a cornerstone of professional success. This program complements your chosen major by refining your written and oral skills, enhancing your ability to lead teams, and strengthening your interpersonal capabilities.
Students at WSU Vancouver gain a deep understanding of how to navigate complex organizational environments. The curriculum focuses on practical application, helping you master planning and problem-solving techniques that are essential across all industries. By integrating these high-level communication strategies into your primary field of study, you position yourself as a versatile candidate ready to tackle modern workplace challenges.
Whether you are interested in corporate environments, nonprofit sectors, or specialized fields like health and environmental communication, this minor provides the framework to amplify your voice. You will explore how strategic messaging functions within diverse contexts including advertising, public relations, and internal corporate structures.
About the Minor
The minor in Communication requires a minimum of 18 credits from any COM, COMJOUR, or COMSTRAT courses. Nine credits of COM, COMJOUR, or COMSTRAT 300-400-level coursework must be earned in WSU courses. COM 138, 199, and 399 are excluded from applying toward the minor requirements. Students may seek approval for one course to count toward the minor through WSU-approved education abroad or educational exchange. Students may be admitted to the minor when they have been admitted to a major outside the Murrow College of Communication. Students must adhere to the prerequisites for courses as listed in the catalog. Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher to remain in the minor. Check with the Murrow College Student Services Office for additional information.