Political Communication Minor

Program Requirements:

The Political Communication Minor prepares students to enter the world of political campaigns and political consulting. The minor is designed to give students a background in the theories of communication and political science, the structures of government and campaigns, and skills in message construction and persuasion; all elements necessary for work in political campaigns.

The Political Communication Minor is a 15-hour minor, 12 hours of which should be completed at the 300-level or higher. Courses in the minor cannot double count in the Communication or Political Science majors.

Students should meet the Missouri Statute Requirement with either:

• POL 161 - American National Government Credits: 3 hours

• OR

• POL 262 - American State and Local Government Credits: 3 hours