Jul 10, 2025  
2025-2026 Western Washington University Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Western Washington University Catalog

Communication Studies Minor


Return to {$returnto_text} Return to: College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Introduction

We focus on the centrality of human communication for understanding our relationships, our communities, and ourselves. Our teaching, scholarship, and service nurture inclusive discourse, critical thinking, and cooperative solutions in a diverse global community. We offer opportunities to develop communication skills and explore communication theories within a rigorous liberal arts program.

Why Consider a Communication Studies Minor?

A minor in Communication Studies will be a valuable complement to any major. The concepts and competencies we teach are essential for engaged citizenship and productive employment in every sector.

Student Resources

Department Website: Communication Studies

Contact information: Communication Studies Academic Advisement, Communications Facility 295, 360-650-3870, CommunicationStudiesAdvising@wwu.edu

Department advising: See the department’s advising webpage for more information

Degree Works: Current students should also log on to Degree Works to check student-specific program progress.

Career Services Center: Connect major to a career

Sample Careers: Recruiter, Mediator, Training and Development Specialist, Bank Officer, Real Estate Agent

How to Declare (Admission and Declaration Process):

In order to declare a minor in Communication Studies, students should initiate the Student Academic Declaration and Change Form; see the department website for instructions.

Grade Requirements

A grade of C- or better is required for a student’s major or minor courses, and supporting courses for majors and minors.

Requirements (22-25 credits)


Return to {$returnto_text} Return to: College of Humanities and Social Sciences