A minor in communication studies consists of 18 hours of COMS courses, at least 6 hours of which must be completed in residence at Texas Tech. Students who minor in communication studies must complete COMS 1310, COMS 2300 (or transfer credit for COMS 1300), and either COMS 3301 or COMS 3310. Of the remaining 9 hours, 6 must be in advanced courses.