2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

Minor in Strategic Communications

Most courses in the Strategic Communications minor are part of the SJSC 33-credit core, required for all majors within the School of Journalism and Strategic Communication (SJSC), which offers three majors: Journalism, Media Design and Development, and Strategic Communication. Students in this minor can seamlessly transition to an SJSC major by completing additional 18-21 credits. For guidance on selecting a complementary major, minor, or concentration, please consult an advisor in the School of Journalism and Strategic Communication.

15 credits

Requirements List

JOUR 101Media and Society

3

ADPR 202Strategic Communication Theory and Inquiry

3

3 credits from:

CCIM 125Fundamentals of Sports Content Creation

3

EMDD 101The Digital World

3

EMDD 212Introduction to Photographic Storytelling

3

NEWS 105Journalistic Storytelling: Introduction

3

3 credits from:

ADPR 250Introduction to Advertising

3

ADPR 261Principles of Public Relations

3

3 credits from any other ADPR course of your choice.

Students may not count more than six credits earned in the minor toward another degree program.

Total Credit Hours: 15