The Political Communication Minor is a joint program offered through the Departments of Communication and Political Science. The focus is on the electoral process and the role of media in political life. It is intended to address the interests and needs of students considering a career as political reporters, or a career in political life, either as candidates or employees in political organizations. Additionally, it would facilitate the development of skills necessary for effective political action by citizen participants.

Requirements for Minor

A total of 18 credit hours is required for this minor. The required courses are:

• COMM 269 Communication Law and Ethics 3 Cr.

One of the following:

• COMM 350 Political Communication 3 Cr.
• COMM 351 Human Influence in Communication 3 Cr.

One of the following:

• POLS 120 The Government of the United States 3 Cr.
• POLS 220 State and Local Politics 3 Cr.

Two of the following:

• POLS 270 Political Behavior 3 Cr.
• POLS 326 The Presidency 3 Cr.
• POLS 327 Congress 3 Cr.
• POLS 345 The Judicial Process 3 Cr.

One of the following:

• COMM 386 Internship 3 Cr.
• POLS 386 Internship in Political Science 3 Cr.

Political Communication Administrative Committee

Chair: Dr. Larry Baas
Professor of Political Science
Huegli 308 Tel: 219.464.5266

Dr. Douglas Kocher
Associate Professor of Communication
Schnabel 6, Tel: 219.464.5271

Dr. Bonita Neff
Associate Professor of Communication
Schnabel 8, Tel:219.464.6827

Contact

Chair: Dr. Larry Baas
Professor of Political Science
Huegli 308
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN 46383
Tel: 219.464.5266
email: Larry.Baas@valpo.edu