About the Program
Communication Department
Buckham Hall B120
(716) 878-3606
https://communication.buffalostate.edu/
The minor involves six courses (18 hours) within the Communication Department. It is designed for students in majors in which oral communication plays an integral role in career success. Students majoring in criminal justice, education, English, and business have found this minor to be particularly useful.
Program Requirements
Required Courses (9 credit hours)
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
SPC103 INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN COMMUNICATION | 3 - Credit Hours
SPC205 INTRODUCTION TO ORAL COMMUNICATION | 3 - Credit Hours
SPC306 PUBLIC SPEAKING | 3 - Credit Hours
Electives (9 credit hours)
Complete at least 3 of the following Courses:
SPC307 GROUP COMMUNICATON | 3 - Credit Hours
SPC309 PERSUASION AND PROPAGANDA | 3 - Credit Hours
SPC311 INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION | 3 - Credit Hours
SPC315 MEDIA PERFORMANCE | 3 - Credit Hours
SPC321 RHETORICAL CRITICISM | 3 - Credit Hours
SPC389 TOPIC COURSE | 0 - 9 Credit Hours
SPC407 ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION | 3 - Credit Hours
SPC422 MEDIA CRITICISM | 3 - Credit Hours
A maximum of 9 credits toward this minor may be transferred from other schools.
18 Total Credit Hours