Communications

Communications minor

The requirements of the Communications minor are designed to be met within a four-year Baccalaureate program. The Communications minor will provide 24-28 credits towards the 120-credit minimum required for a UFV Baccalaureate degree, the balance to come from the declared major, plus electives. Of these credits, 12-16 will come from upper-level CMNS courses. Students will be advised to choose a major prior to declaring a minor in Communications. Formal declaration will be completed in consultation with the advisor in their discipline and the Communications department.

Program requirements

Lower-level requirements: 12 credits

Upper-level requirements: 12-16 credits

Four upper-level Communications courses, one of which must be a 400-level course.

Residency

Of the courses for the minor, 50% must be completed at UFV, to include at least two upper-level courses, one of which must be a 400-level course.

PLAR

A maximum of two upper-level courses for the minor, excluding the 400-level course requirement, may be completed through PLAR.

Course listings

For complete details on courses see the course descriptions section. All Communications and Critical Analysis and Study Methodology courses require some proficiency with email, web-based research, and word-processing packages. Many Communications courses are offered in a number of formats including online, hybrid, and face-to-face. Students should check before registration that the course is offered in a manner that suits their learning style.