Undergraduate Programs
Minor in Communication
The minor in Communication consists of
CMJ 201 Communication Studies I, CMJ 202 Communication Studies II, and
four CMJ electives (at least two of the electives must be at the 300 or
400 level.) A grade of C- or better must be achieved in CMJ courses. A
minimum of nine CMJ credit hours must be taken at the University of
Maine.
CMJ 201 Communication Studies I
CMJ 202 Communication Studies II
Four of the following courses, 2 of
which must be at the 300 or 400 level
- CMJ 102 - Fundamentals of Interpersonal Communication
- CMJ 103 - Fundamentals of Public Communication
- CMJ 106 - Oral Communication of Literature
- CMJ 257 - Business and Professional Communication
- CMJ 324 - Interpersonal Communication in Everyday Life
- CMJ 345 - Small Group Communication
- CMJ 347 - Argument and Critical Thinking
- CMJ 360 - Nonverbal Communication
- CMJ 366 - Speech Play and Performance
- CMJ 367 - Public Relations
- CMJ 401 - Speech, Space, Event: Critical Applications
- CMJ 402 - Communication Research
- CMJ 405 - Women and Communication
- CMJ 410 - Social Influence of Mass Communication
- CMJ 420 - Health Communication
- CMJ 444 - Political Rhetoric
- CMJ 450 - Communication and Technology
- CMJ 466 - Narrative and Communication
- CMJ 470 - Communication in Organizations
- CMJ 493 - Topics in Communication
Minor in Public Relations
The minor in Public Relations requires
18 credit hours:
1. CMJ 367 Public Relations
2. Choose two of the following CMJ courses:
- CMJ 257 - Business and Professional Communication
- CMJ 347 - Argument and Critical Thinking
- CMJ 403 - Persuasion and Social Influence
- CMJ 410 - Social Influence of Mass Communication
- CMJ 420 - Health Communication
- CMJ 444 - Political Rhetoric
- CMJ 450 - Communication and Technology
- CMJ 470 - Communication in Organizations
- CMJ 475 - Sexualities in Mass Communication
- CMJ 493 - Topics in Communication
3. Choose two of the following
- CMJ 100 - Introduction to Mass Communication
- CMJ 236 - Writing for the Mass Media
- CMJ 237 - Newswriting and Reporting
- CMJ 250 - Introduction to Advertising
- CMJ 314 - International Mass Communication
- CMJ 380 - Advertising, Media & Society
- CMJ 398 - Topics in Mass Communication
- CMJ 412 - Electronic Media Management
- CMJ 498 - Advanced Topics in Mass Communication
4. Choose one writing course from among
the following:
- CMJ 332 - Public Affairs Reporting
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ENG 301 - Advanced Composition
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ENG 317 - Business and Technical Writing
-
ENG 417 - Advanced Professional Writing
-
ENG 418 - Topics in Professional Writing
-
PAA 390 - Technical Writing and Communication in Public
Service
