The Communication Studies minor is open to all undergraduate majors at The University of Texas at Austin, except Communication Studies and Communication and Leadership majors. If demand exceeds space available, the Moody College reserves the right to select students based on their academic record or a secondary application. 

Acceptance into the minor does not come with preference or guarantee of a seat in any course. Course prerequisites and major restrictions are enforced. 

Total Hours Required: 18

Requirements

Requirements are listed in the table below. Additional requirements may follow the table, so be sure to read the entire page. Some required courses listed below may also satisfy General Education requirements, including Core Curriculum. Students should also review the University's Undergraduate Minor and Certificate Requirements and Policies.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
CMS 306M	Professional Communication Skills	3
CMS 315M	Interpersonal Communication Theory	3
Hours chosen from: CMS		3
Hours chosen from: upper-division CMS		9
College Requirements - Communication
Undergraduate Minor and Certificate Requirements and Policies
Total Hours		18

 Additional Requirements and Policies

• Nine hours of in residence coursework and nine hours of upper-division coursework are required.
• All courses must be taken for a letter grade, unless the course is only offered on the pass/fail basis.
• A minimum grade of C- (or CR for courses offered only on a pass/fail basis) is required for all minor coursework.
• Students must earn a 2.0 minimum GPA in courses counting toward the minor.