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<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Adding a minor in Communication is a great way to add desirable job skills to your resume. Communication skills rate among the most sought after skills across all job categories, including skills like speaking and writing effectively, critical thinking, and a willingness to listen and learn new information.<\/p>\n The Communication minor is among the most flexible on campus. Minors in our program take 24 credits, or just 6 classes. At least 12 of those credits must be at the 300- or 400-level. Students are free to work with their advisor to select the specific courses that will work best for their desired career path.<\/p>\n For a full list of eligible courses, please check out the WOU Communication Studies Catalog<\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/wou.edu\/communication\/files\/2020\/01\/classSize.jpg” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”346.2px” custom_padding=”||18px|||” border_color_all=”#E02B20″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Communication courses are also prominently <\/span>featured in other minors on campus. Below <\/span>are just a few of the minors that include our courses.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" \u00a0Communication Minor \u00a0(24 credits) Adding a minor in…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":367,"featured_media":0,"parent":765,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":" Committed to excellence in teaching, research and service in communication based on sound theory and practice, concentrating on understanding contexts and perspectives, preparing students for lifelong effective communication.<\/span><\/p> <\/p> *In consultation with an advisor, students select at least 12 credit hours of any COM courses 100-level through 400-level, and at least 12 credit hours from 300 and 400-level COM courses.<\/span><\/p> <\/p> <\/p> [fruitful_tabs type=\"accordion\" width=\"100%\" fit=\"false\"] This program explores scholarship on women and gender. Historical and cross-cultural perspectives, critical theory, and interdisciplinary approaches are employed to examine questions of gender difference, inequality, and exclusion. In keeping with the philosophy of liberal arts education, the goal of gender studies is to better understand and ultimately transform our lives and the world in which we live.<\/p> Professors: Maureen Dolan, Kimberly Jensen, Robin Smith<\/a><\/span>.<\/p> For more information, contact Dr. Robin Smith 838-8357, smithr@wou.edu.<\/p> Explores scholarship on women and gender. Historical and cross-cultural perspectives, critical theory and interdisciplinary approaches are employed to examine questions of gender difference, inequality and exclusion. In keeping with the philosophy of liberal arts education, the goal of gender studies is to better understand and ultimately to transform our lives and the world in which we live.<\/p> <\/p> [\/fruitful_tab] The Environmental Studies Program offers an interdisciplinary approach for understanding the relationship between humans and the natural environment. It provides academic breadth, specific areas of expertise, and technical skills. The program supports an extensive internship program and is committed to the professional development of its students who seek employment in environmentally related fields such as resource management, environmental assessment, land-use planning, public administration, and teaching. The program also seeks to serve students interested in pursuing advanced training in environmental studies.<\/p> For more information, contact Dr. Mary Pettenger, 503-838-8301<\/abbr>, pettengm@wou.edu<\/a><\/span> OR Dr. Steve Taylor, 503-838-8398, taylors@wou.edu<\/a><\/span>.<\/p> Following is a list of the professors\/advisors involved with the Environmental Studies Program:<\/p> Bryan Dutton<\/a><\/span>, Professor of Biology Educate students about the physical, biological and social dimensions of the environment. The program teaches specific topics and skills central to understanding environmental issues and promotes pathways to jobs in the environmental field.<\/span><\/p> <\/p> [\/fruitful_tab] Professors: Shaun Huston, Gavin Keulks, Mark Perlman, Michael Phillips,\u00a0Emily Plec, Robin Smith<\/p> Associate professor: Daniel Tankersley, Kathleen Connolly<\/p> To engage students in the critical study of moving images, including opportunities for practical<\/p> experience in film and video making and criticism.<\/p> 1.\u00a0Explain the power of visual media to shape\u00a0perceptions of the world.<\/p> 2.\u00a0Analyze moving image arts and media\u00a0through a variety of critical theories and\/or\u00a0strategies.<\/p> 3.\u00a0Explain the relationships of moving image\u00a0arts and media to the multiple contexts in\u00a0which they are embedded.<\/p> [\/fruitful_tab]Minors that feature Communication courses:<\/span><\/h2>\n
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COMMUNICATION STUDIES MINOR (24 credits)<\/h2>
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[fruitful_tab title=\"Environmental Studies\"]<\/p>Environmental Studies<\/h1>
Susan Daniel<\/a><\/span>, Associate Professor of Philosophy
Mark Henkels<\/a><\/span>, Professor of Political Science
Stephen Taylor<\/a><\/span>, Professor of Earth\/Physical Science
Jeffery Templeton<\/a><\/span>, Associate Professor of Earth\/Physical Science
Mark Van Steeter<\/a><\/span>, Associate Professor of Geography
Emily Plec<\/a><\/span>, Professor of Speech Communication
Mary Pettenger<\/a><\/span>, Associate Professor of Political Science<\/p>Mission<\/span><\/h3>
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[fruitful_tab title=\"Film Studies\"]<\/p>Film Studies<\/span><\/h1>
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MINOR<\/a><\/span><\/h3>
[fruitful_tab title=\"Legal Studies\"]<\/p>Legal Studies<\/h1>