The department participates in five interdisciplinary minor programs: advertising, broadcast meteorology, film studies, health communication, and public relations.

Interdisciplinary Minor in Advertising

An interdisciplinary program of study designed to enhance students’ understanding of the promotion of products and services to various markets. Key components include the critical examination of ad campaigns and strategies and the application of knowledge. See the Interdisciplinary Minor in Advertising program for minor requirements.

Interdisciplinary Minor in Broadcast Meteorology

This interdisciplinary minor combines the study of weather and climate with classes in radio and television announcing and production. It prepares students to effectively communicate complex weather information to multiple audiences through various media. See Interdisciplinary Minor in Broadcast Meteorology program for minor requirements.

Interdisciplinary Minor in Film Studies

An interdisciplinary minor devoted to the study of cinema history, theory, criticism and production. See Interdisciplinary Minor in Film Studies program for minor requirements.

Interdisciplinary Minor in Health Communication

This interdisciplinary minor offers a combination of communication studies and health studies courses to students planning a career in health professions or public relations. It combines study of the health care industry, public policy and communication strategies. See Interdisciplinary Minor in Health Communication program for minor requirements.

Interdisciplinary Minor in Public Relations

An interdisciplinary program designed for students who do not choose public relations as their main emphasis but seek additional study of strategic communication. See Interdisciplinary Minor in Public Relations program for minor requirements.