NEW Communication Skills Minor

Announced on: Tuesday, Apr. 21, 2026

Over 70% of employers rank communication skills as one of the top attributes employers seek on a resume.

You're already halfway there!
• ½ of the courses in the minor double count for GE requirements.

Give yourself a competitive edge by earning an official Comm Skills Minor
• Communicate with confidence in professional and interpersonal settings
• Work effectively across cultures and perspectives
• Learn how to persuade and advocate with impact
• Step into leadership roles and elevate your team

18 Unit Minor

Select one of the following (3.0 units)
CMST 131 Public Speaking (GE Area 1C)
CMST 132 Small Group Communication (GE Area 1C)
HNRS 100 Communication and Social Change (GE Area 1C)

Select three of the following (9.0 units)
CMST 233 Interpersonal Communication
CMST 234 Gender Communication (GE Area 3B)
CMST 235 Intercultural Communication
CMST 255 Argumentation and Advocacy (GE Area 1B)

Select one of the following (3.0 units)
CMST 382 Professional Communication and Career Skills
CMST 384 Advanced Interviewing Skills

Select one of the following (3.0 units)
CMST 339C Intercollegiate Speech and Debate
CMST 350 Rhetoric and Public Communication
CMST 360 Health Communication
CMST 370 Organizational Communication
CMST 382 Professional Communication and Career Skills*
CMST 384 Advanced Interviewing Skills*
*CMST 382 or CMST 384 may be used to satisfy the requirement if not used above

To declare select Communication Skills Minor on a plan change form and bring it to THMA 201 for processing.

For questions or advising contact the CMST Program office in THMA 201 or email cmas@csuchico.edu