A focused 15-credit minor that pairs with almost any major.
Why add a Communication Minor at Shawnee State University
Three required courses give you the foundation: Public Speaking & Human Communication, News Reporting & Writing, and Interpersonal Communication.
Two elective courses let you focus on what you want — photography, mass communication, publication editing and design, strategic communication, and more.
Hands-on practice on The Chronicle, the student newspaper, gives you real work to point to.
Small classes mean direct feedback from experienced faculty.
What you'll study
The minor is 15 credit hours — three required communication courses and two electives from a list focused on photography, mass communication, publication editing and design, strategic communication, and related disciplines.
- Required: Public Speaking & Human Communication
- Required: News Reporting & Writing
- Required: Interpersonal Communication
- Two electives in mass communication, publication editing and design, strategic communication, or related areas
View the full curriculum and sample schedule in the Academic Catalog
Who should consider this minor
- Business majors who'll need to present, pitch, and write internally and externally
- Graphic design majors who want stronger editorial and PR skills
- Social sciences students who'll write reports and communicate findings
- Anyone whose career hinges on clear public-facing writing or speaking
Tuition and Financial Aid
SSU offers affordable tuition rates with the Shawnee Advantage Tuition Guarantee ensuring that your tuition, room, meal plan, and general fees remain consistent for four years.
To support students financially, Shawnee State provides a variety of scholarship opportunities:
- Merit-Based Scholarships: Awards ranging from $2,000 to full tuition are available based on academic achievements, such as GPA and standardized test scores.
- Choose Ohio First Scholarships: Specifically for Ohio residents pursuing degrees in high-demand fields like Medical Laboratory Technology, these scholarships offer awards from $1,500 up to full tuition.
- Pell-Eligible Free Tuition Program: Students from select Southern Ohio and Northern Kentucky counties who qualify for federal Pell Grants may be eligible for free tuition.
For detailed information on tuition rates and to explore all scholarship opportunities, please visit the Tuition & Fees and Scholarships pages.
We encourage you to contact your advisor, the Bursar’s Office, or the Financial Aid Office for details about your personal tuition or billing statement.
Contact Information
Ann Linden
Title: Department Chair
Area: Department of English & Humanities
Phone: (740) 351-3300
Email: alinden@shawnee.edu