Strategic Social Media Minor

The Department of Communication offers an eighteen (18) credit minor in strategic social media to help students from all disciplines* understand the strategic use of social media and the tools that can be used to fully engage in current and future social platforms**. The minor includes twelve (12) credits of required courses and six credits of approved elective courses for a total of eighteen (18) credits.

 

*COMM Majors may not minor in Strategic Social Media.

** Students earning a minor in Strategic Social Media may not also earn a certificate in Strategic Social Media.

*** COMM 395 may be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits with permission of the instructor. 

Required Courses

Requirements:

COMM 101Introduction to Mass Communication and Society

3

COMM 217Mobile and Social Media Video

3

COMM 325Social Media: Management and Strategy

3

COMM 332WISocial Media: Writing

3

Total Credit Hours:12

Elective Courses

Requirements:

COMM 395Communication Practicum

1-3

COMM 401Communicating to Diverse Publics

3

COMM 416Social Media: Case Studies

3

COMM 417Advanced Mobile and Social Media Video

3

COMM 452Special Topics in Communication

3

Total Credit Hours:6

* COMM Majors may not minor in Strategic Social Media, but they may earn the Strategic Social Media certificate. See the certificate description for more information on the requirements.

** Students earning a minor Strategic Social Media may not also earn a certificate in Strategic Social Media.