Minors

Minor in Advertising and Public Relations

The minor in Advertising and Public Relations provides a basic knowledge of the fields of advertising and public relations. The minor provides both theoretical and practical foundations for students interested in employment in this growing profession.

Students majoring in a program other than Communication and Media can add a minor in Advertising

Minor 15 credits
Course number Course name Course credits
COM 115 Introduction to Advertising and Public Relations 3
COM 208 Social Media Practices 3
COM 341 Persuasion 3
COM 375 Advertising, Public Relations and Society 3
COM 492 Strategies in Advertising and Public Relations Research 3

Minor in Communication

The minor in Communication and Media promotes the knowledge, criticism and practical application of communication and media by offering students the theoretical foundation necessary for understanding the role of communication in a diverse society as well as practice in creating and presenting messages across various media.

Students majoring in a program other than Communication and Media can add a minor in Communication and Media by taking the following five courses:

Minor 15 credits
Course number Course name Course credits
COM 101 Introduction to Communication and Media 3
COM 216 Public Relations Writing 3
COM 350 Communication Ethics 3
COM 360 Communication Theories 3
COM 451 Intercultural Communication 3
Total 15 credits