This program is available at the following locations:

• Corvallis
• Ecampus
• OSU-Cascades

In our communication courses, students will learn crucial skills like critical thinking, problem-solving, cultural competency, public speaking, collaboration, and professionalism. Whether you’re passionate about the arts, humanities, forestry, health, engineering, or science, your ability to competently communicate with others will be an advantage in a variety of workplace contexts.  

Minor Code: 983

Upon successful completion of the program, students will meet the following learning outcomes:

• Demonstrate understanding and the value of communication competence in public speaking, argumentation and critical discourse, and interpersonal communication as they pertain to personal and professional activities and contexts.
• Articulate relevant theory and research in the contexts of their practical applications.
• Recognize the social, cultural and historical significance of rhetoric and other communication phenomena.
• Be prepared to pursue further professional or academic endeavors in one’s selected communication discipline.

Communication minors must complete 27 credits, 18 of which must be upper-division. Students may not use any variable credit courses toward their minor. Minors must take courses used to fulfill the requirements for a letter grade. A minimum GPA of 2.00 must be earned in communication coursework.

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Baccalaureate Core Course (BCC)

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Core Education course. Applies only to students admitted to an OSU undergraduate degree from Summer 2025 onwards

Minor Code: 983