Minor in Communication
Pursue a Vital Workplace Skill
Communication is key to the pursuit of almost any field of study, making the Minor in Communication the perfect complement for virtually any career path. Under the instruction of University of Houston-Clear Lake’s expert faculty, you’ll learn key oral, written and visual techniques for delivering messages to diverse audiences in the workplace. You’ll also have access to current software and hardware in the communication industry. With the ability to effectively communicate, you can contribute to productivity, build trusting relationships and overcome challenges. This is why employers from across all industries consistently rank “communication skills” as one of the most sought qualities in prospective employees.
Your Window to the Media
To earn UHCL’s Minor in Communication, you must complete a minimum of 15 hours in the field, with Mass Media and Society as the only required course. This course gives you the opportunity to explore the interaction between mass media, society and culture. It’s designed to help you understand diverse viewpoints as you evaluate the symbiotic relationship between media and audience. You will also examine the many technology advancements in mass communications and their effects on society. The remaining 12 credit hours can be tailored to concentrate on COMM courses that are most relevant to your future career. More than five courses are available online, giving you the option to complete the entire minor (five courses) from the comfort of home while maintaining your work-family-life balance.
Degree Requirements
Interested in discovering the sort of classes you’ll need to take in order to earn
your degree from the College of Human Science and Humanities at University of Houston-Clear
Lake? Find out now.
Communication Minor
Locations
University of Houston-Clear Lake
2700 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058
Phone: 281-283-7600
UHCL Online
Bayou Building, Room 1406
2700 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058
Phone: 281-212-1611
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Minor in Communication Faculty
Andrea Baldwin
Senior Lecturer,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3479
Email: baldwin@uhcl.edu
Office: Arbor Central 1307.14
Michael Brims
Associate Professor of Communication and Digital Media,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3391
Email: brims@uhcl.edu
Office: SSB 2109.16
Tak Shing (Leo) Chan
Associate Professor of Communication and Digital Media Studies,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3323
Email: ChanTa@UHCL.edu
Office: Bayou 1508.18
Debra E. Clark
Associate Professor of Communication,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3399
Email: clarked@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou 1508-24
Brent Kice
Associate Professor of Communication,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3482
Email: kice@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou 2233.03
Anna Klyueva
Professor of Communication/Public Relations,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3442
Email: klyueva@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou 2529.12