Derek Sweet (department head)

Communication--from an intimate conversation with friends to a thoughtful documentary to a politically charged protest--provides individuals, groups, and communities the opportunities to navigate relationships, impact culture, and participate in democratic self-governance. The faculty of the Department of Communication Studies at Luther College is committed to helping students understand, evaluate, and practice human communication in all its forms. Specializing in the areas of relational studies, and rhetorical studies, the department encourages students to interact purposefully, create intentionally, and communicate eloquently.

Required for a major in Communication Studies: COMS 130, 132, 133; two relational studies courses of COMS 236, 240, 275, 325, or 330; two media studies courses of COMS 250, 258, 260, 335, or 348; two rhetorical studies courses of COMS 233, 234, 333, or 353; two methods courses of COMS 356, 358, or 362. Writing requirement completed in COMS 356 or 362. Courses designated as 185's or 239's will be evaluated by the department head on a case-by-case basis in reference to fulfillment of requirements.

Required for a minor in Communication Studies: COMS 130, 132, 133; one relational studies course of COMS 236, 240, 275, 325, 330, or 362; one media studies course of COMS 250, 258, 260, 335, 348, or 358; one rhetorical studies course of COMS 233, 234, 333, 353, or 356. Courses designated as 185's or 239's will be evaluated by the department head on a case-by-case basis in reference to fulfillment of requirements.

Required for a minor in Journalism: See requirements listed under Journalism in the Curriculum section of the catalog.