Political Communication Minor

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Program Requirements

Required Courses
CMST/POLS 220Introduction to Political Communication3
POLS 101American Government and Politics3
CMST 301Communication Research Methods3
or POLS 308 Research Methods
CMDA 360Communication and Media Cooperative Education (3 credits will count toward the minor. Additional credits will count toward the student's major or free electives)3
or POLS 436 Political Science Washington, D.C., Internship
Electives
Complete two courses from the following:6
New Media and Participatory Culture
Understanding Persuasion Campaigns
Social Movements and Interest Groups
Politics and Technology
Polling in the U.S
Influencers and Opinion Leaders
Total Credits18

Recommended Roadmap to Minor Completion

This recommended roadmap is provided as an outline for students to follow in order to complete their minor requirements within one to two years.  This plan is a recommendation only and students are encouraged to consult with their advisor.

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
CMST 220 or POLS 2203Minor Elective 13
POLS 1013 
 6 3
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
CMST 301 or POLS 3083CMDA 360 or POLS 4363
Minor Elective 23 
 6 3
Total Credits 18