Oct 29, 2025  
Spring 2026 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
Spring 2026 Undergraduate Catalog

Communication and Innovation


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School of Communication and Journalism in collaboration with the College of Business
 
Dean: Dr. Stephanie Kelton
Department Chair: E.K. Tan, engkiong.tan@stonybrook.edu
Director of Undergraduate Studies: Brenda Hoffman
 
Office: Melville Library N-4004
Phone: (631) 632-7403

Designed especially for students in STEM fields, the Communication and Innovation minor prepares students for key competencies required to flourish in the future workforce, including teamwork and collaboration, interpersonal and media communication, creativity, entrepreneurship, ethics, and leadership.

Minor Requirements


Completion of the minor in Communication and Innovation requires 18 credits.

Required Courses


  1. The following courses (15 credits) are required of minors:

Elective


  1. One of the following courses (3 credits) is required of minors:

Transfer Students


Transfer courses will be evaluated individually for Communication and Innovation equivalency by the Undergraduate Director.

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