Media & Communication Minor

Media & Communication minors learn about the history of media, how it formed, and how different forms of media have changed society.

You will be introduced to different creative processes and understand how to balance and assess various concerns during the creative process. You will spend time researching and learning about the many forms of media and how all forms of media have specific aspects that relate to one another.

You will also learn about different issues, ideologies, and ethical perspectives of Media and Communication.

Benefits of a Media & Communication Minor

• Develop further skills to think analytically and independently
• Learn the principles of many different forms of media, such as print and broadcast journalism, advertising, television, and public relations

Castleton also offers a major in Media and Communication.

Media & Communication Minor Requirements

These requirements are from an excerpt from the University Academic Catalog, which outlines the requirements for a student to earn the distinction of being a Castleton University graduate. The complete catalog is available online.

This minor is offered by the Media & Communication Department. Any student may earn a minor in Media & Communication by taking 18 credits in Communication courses. The department recommends that students work with an advisor in the Media & Communication Department to develop a sequential course of study and/or to determine a minor by contract.