Theability to communicate ideas is an essential skill in every aspect of our daily lives. In keeping with Missouri S&T's commitment to educate tomorrow's leaders in engineering and science, the Speech and Media Studies program offers students a minor program of study in communication that provides them with a theory-grounded understanding of the communication process and the application of its principles in a variety of communication contexts.

Speech and Media Studies offers two minor degrees in Communication: Communication Studies and Leadership Communication. Each minor requires fifteen hours of study.

PLEASE NOTE:These recently revised minor curricula in communication took effect in Fall Semester of 1997. Students applying for a minor in communication are expected to conform to the new curriculum. Student currently pursuing a communication minor under the old program (filed before FS97) are not affected, and should contact their minor advisor with any questions.

Communication Minor Advisors are:
Dr. Lance Haynes

Aaron Eckstein

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For information on the leadership minor, read on. 

DESCRIPTION
Increasingly, leadership in all facets of society involves the application of specialized communication knowledge. This new minor, offered beginning Fall Semester, 1997, allows students to explore the theoretical foundations of leadership and acquire a practical understanding of leadership through controlled, self-reflexive experiences.

REQUIREMENTS(see below)
The minor requirements are satisfied by the completion of fifteen credit hours, anchored by the core course in communication theory, Sp & MS 181. All minors must complete Sp & MS 255 (Discussion and Conference Methods), Sp & MS 265 (Leadership Communication, and Sp & MS 270 (Leadership Practicum). The remaining three hours can be selected from either Sp & MS 150 (Interpersonal Communication) or Sp & MS 235 (Intercultural Communication).

SCHEDULE OF OFFERINGS
Sp & MS 181 is offered each semester. Sp & MS 150, 235, and 255 are offered yearly. Sp & MS 265 and 270 have been offered once each year, but, if necessary, may be offered each semester.

LEADERSHIP COMMUNICATION MINOR CURRICULUM CORE REQUIREMENT(3 hrs.)  
Sp & MS 181Communication Theory

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS(12 hrs.):
Sp & MS 150 Interpersonal Communication
OR
Sp & MS 235 Intercultural Communication
Sp & MS 255 Discussion and Conference Methods
Sp & MS 270 Leadership Practicum

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DESCRIPTION
A minor in communication studies gives students exposure to the range of communication contexts and provides them with the necessary theoretical insight and analytic tools to improve their understanding and application of effective communication strategies.

REQUIREMENTS (see below)
All communication studies minors must complete the core course in communication theory, Sp & MS 181. The student supplements this by selecting twelve additional hours (four courses) from the below list in consultation with his/her advisor.

SCHEDULE OF OFFERINGS
Sp & MS 85 and 181 are offered each semester. Sp & MS 150, 235, 255, and 283 typically are offered yearly. Sp & MS 275, 101, and 201 are offered intermittently, and Sp & MS 100 and 200 must be arranged on an individual basis.

COMMUNICATION STUDIES MINOR CURRICULUM CORE REQUIREMENT(3 hrs.) 
Sp & MS 181 Communication Theory

ELECTIVE REQUIREMENTS (12 hrs.--select four)
Sp & MS 85  Principles of Speech
Sp & MS 100 Special Problems
Sp & MS 101 Special Topics
Sp & MS 150 Interpersonal Communication
Sp & MS 200 Special Problems
Sp & MS 201 Special Topics
Sp & MS 235 Intercultural Communication
Sp & MS 255 Discussion and Conference Methods
Sp & MS 275 Foundations of Video Communication
Sp & MS 283 Business and Professional Communication
advisor-approved substitute for one of the above

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