Why Minor Onilne in Communication at PBA?
With this course, you’ll develop a deep understanding of mass media, civil discourse, and interpersonal communication using our online course program. Designed for learners who seek academics with a spiritual integration, this program gives you the skills to build a broad foundation in oral, written, and relational communication – all within a flexible, fully online learning environment.
Guided by the Christ-centered mission of Palm Beach Atlantic University, you will sharpen your analytical thinking, intercultural awareness, and communication strategy while preparing for leadership across diverse professional settings.
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Christ-Centered Communication: Enrich your approach to storytelling by integrating the transformative love of Christ into your communication strategies.
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Interdisciplinary Focus: Align your faith with communication-focused coursework that spans multiple academic disciplines.
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Global Perspective: Although fully online, the program encourages global awareness through content and optional international study experiences in locations such as Edinburgh, Florence, Valparaíso, and Cape Town.
- Learn more about PBA’s study abroad opportunities.
What You’ll Learn
The Communication minor builds leaders who:
- Actively engage with society in face-to-face and digital settings
- Participate in discourse with meaningful statistical, rhetorical, and organizational analyses
- Apply faith to communications
- Negotiate and mediate conflict
- Practice effective communication skills in a variety of contexts
- Promote intellectual, spiritual, and emotional growth across cultural and social contexts
Your School
Nine distinctive schools are part of PBA. Classes related to this minor will be focused here.
Your Catalog
Ok, you’ve chosen your program of study. Now it’s time to get familiar with your classes.
During this program, you’ll study the following courses:
- COM 1033 – Introduction to Media
- COM 2133 – Interpersonal Communication
- COM 2573 – Communication Theory & Research
- COM 3513 – Communication Ethics
Students must take an additional 6 upper-division (3000 or 4000 level) credit hours from the Communication Program, i.e. courses with the COM or COMV prefix.
Students majoring in Cinema Arts, Journalism, Public Relations, Sports Broadcasting or Theatre may undertake a minor in Communication.However, since these students are required to take COM 1033, COM 2133 and COM 3513 as part of their major, they must instead take an additional 9 credit hours from the Communication Program, i.e. courses with the COM or COMV prefix to fulfill this minor. Of those 9 hours, 3 credit hours must be upper division (3000 or 4000 level).
The College of the Arts encompasses the disciplines of Communication, Art & Media Studies, and Performing Arts. These academic areas reflect a shared commitment to artistic excellence, cultural engagement, and meaningful expression. The college fosters a dynamic learning environment that emphasizes arts advocacy, redemptive storytelling, and transformative creative experiences.
Each department is grounded in distinct strengths: innovative and critical thinking, deep historical and cultural understanding, a comprehensive exploration of the creative process, and a firm foundation in Christian values.
Rooted in a rich artistic legacy, the College of the Arts carries forward the enduring mission of those who have historically advanced the role of the arts in society. As stewards of this tradition, we embrace our responsibility to cultivate creativity that is restorative, authentic, and inspired—contributing to the cultural and spiritual life of our time.
PBA awards over three million dollars in scholarships every year and 97% of PBA undergraduate students receive financial aid.
Want to study this course at our Palm Beach Campus? We offer this Minor program fully in-person as well.
