Professional Communication Minor
For Bachelor of Communication Studies
The Professional Communication minor in MacEwan University's Bachelor of Communication Studies program offers students a focused pathway to enhance their communication skills. The 18-credit minor comprises two core courses in Grammar and Composition Foundations and Communication Theory plus 12 credits of specialized options. Students must complete BCSC 307 and can choose from a diverse range of courses covering areas such as editing, technical communication, rhetoric, and organizational communication. This minor equips students with practical writing, editing, and strategic communication planning skills, preparing them for various professional contexts. The program's flexibility allows students to tailor their learning to specific interests within the broad field of professional communication, offering a variety of exciting learning.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Minor Requirements | ||
| The following courses, also listed under Core Requirements, are used for the Core Requirements and the Professional Communication minor requirements | ||
| BCSC 100 | Grammar and Composition Foundations | 3 |
| BCSC 200 | Communication Theory | 3 |
| Minor Options | ||
| Complete BCSC 307 and 9 credits from the following list: 1 | 12 | |
| Proofreading and Copyediting | ||
| Professional Communication | ||
| Introduction to Technical Communication | ||
| Classical and Modern Rhetoric | ||
| Stylistic and Structural Editing | ||
| Strategic Communication Planning | ||
| Rhetoric of Popular Culture | ||
| Technical Communication for Digital Applications | ||
| The Media and the Message | ||
| Magazine Editing | ||
| Book Editing | ||
| Print Culture Studies | ||
| Editing and Publishing Poetry | ||
| Intercultural Communication | ||
| Organizational Communication Theory | ||
| Technical Communication: Safety Standards and Policies | ||
| Technical Communication for Policy Writing | ||
| Production Editing and Publication Management | ||
| Total Credits | 18 | |
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In addition to the 9 credits of Professional Communication minor options to be taken, the core required course, BCSC 307, will also be included for a total of 12 credits of minor options.