Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| CMST/POLS 220 | Introduction to Political Communication | 3 |
| POLS 101 | American Government and Politics | 3 |
| CMST 301 | Communication Research Methods | 3 |
| or POLS 308 | Research Methods | |
| CMDA 360 | Communication and Media Cooperative Education (3 credits will count toward the minor. Additional credits will count toward the student's major or free electives) | 3 |
| or POLS 436 | Political Science Washington, D.C., Internship | |
| Electives | ||
| Complete two courses from the following: | 6 | |
| New Media and Participatory Culture | ||
| Understanding Persuasion Campaigns | ||
| Social Movements and Interest Groups | ||
| Politics and Technology | ||
| Polling in the U.S | ||
| Influencers and Opinion Leaders | ||
| Total Credits | 18 | |
Recommended Roadmap for Completion of a Minor
This plan is provided as an outline for students to complete their minor requirements within two years. This plan is a recommendation only and students should meet with their minor advisor to develop a more individualized plan to complete their minor.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| CMST 220 or POLS 220 | 3 | Minor Elective 1 | 3 |
| POLS 101 | 3 | ||
| 6 | 3 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| CMST 301 or POLS 308 | 3 | CMDA 360 or POLS 436 | 3 |
| Minor Elective 2 | 3 | ||
| 6 | 3 | ||
| Total Credits 18 | |||