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Expand Top Career Skills with a Communication Studies Minor

Strong communication sets you apart across every industry. At Cornerstone University, the Communication Studies minor develops essential skills that organizations consistently seek, preparing you to effectively engage with others in professional, interpersonal, and public settings. Grounded in a Christian worldview, the minor equips you to influence others with workplace readiness and a greater purpose.

For more opportunities to advance your career impact, explore our B.A. in Communication, B.S. in Business Marketing, B.A. in English, B.S. in Business Administration, B.S. in Business Management, B.A. in Media Production, or B.A. in Ministry.

Develop Market-Ready Skills with a Communication Studies Minor

Gain résumé-ready skills employers look for in professional and people-centered roles, adding immediate value to your major across industries and career paths, including:

Professional Writing – Create clear, purposeful written messages by analyzing audiences, evaluating information, and making sound communication strategy decisions.

Public Speaking & Presentation – Plan and deliver effective presentations by organizing ideas, thinking critically about audience needs, and adapting messages in real time.

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Interpersonal Communication – Apply critical listening and thoughtful decision-making to navigate professional relationships, feedback, and conflict resolution.

Group & Team Communication – Contribute to productive teams by evaluating perspectives, supporting informed decisions, and guiding work toward organizational goals.

Persuasive Messaging – Assess situations, weigh evidence, and make informed communication decisions to shape arguments, align stakeholders, and influence outcomes.

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Christian Worldview Integration – Apply biblical principles, critical reflection, and responsible judgment to communication decisions in professional settings.

Program Courses

The Communication Studies minor enhances every major through a curriculum that aligns with in-demand industry skills applied to professional, media, ministry, and organizational settings.

Communication Studies Minor

COM-112: Communication in Culture

Develop the knowledge and skills to communicate with wisdom across interpersonal, small group, public speaking, and mediated contexts that shape public and professional life.

COM-212: Interpersonal Communication

Explore the theory and practice of interpersonal communication, focusing on key influences that shape meaningful relationships.

COM-311: Intercultural Communication

Examine communication across diverse cultures, focusing on similarities, differences, and key variables that affect interaction.

COM-315: Communication Theory

Explore general, thematic, and contextual communication theories and the philosophical assumptions behind them, including their role in developing a Christian perspective on communication studies.

COM-321: Group Communication

Apply group communication theory through experiential learning, examining group formation, norms, leadership, decision-making, and conflict in diverse group settings.

Students will select one elective in their area of interest, choosing from courses that explore advanced communication strategies, workplace messaging, digital platforms, and human interaction.

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Enhancing Your Career with a Communication Studies Minor

A Communication Studies Minor strengthens communication, critical thinking, and decision-making skills used in roles such as marketing and communications, human resources, sales and client relations, nonprofit and ministry leadership, education, training, and organizational support across business, healthcare, education, nonprofit, and public-sector settings.

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  1. Apply — our application is free.
  2. Set goals — your admissions counselor is here to guide you.
  3. Maximize your credits — you could transfer in up to 75% of your degree credits.
  4. Discover affordability — scholarships and grants are available for qualified students.

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