Within the Communication Studies program at Saint Mary's, you have the option to adopt minors in Advertising, Public Communication, or Public Relations. As an advertising minor you will study approaches and effects of advertising in society, as well as art and new media techniques as they apply in marketing. You will be able to take courses within the Communication Studies and Art departments, providing you with a comprehensive perspective on the field of advertising.

Minor in Advertising (15 hours)

  • COMM 303 Advertising in Society
  • COMM 308 Persuasion
  • COMM 406 Marketing Communication
  • Two of the following:
    • ART 103 2D Design
    • COMM 266 Introduction to New Media
    • COMM 304 Public Relations
    • COMM 307 Organizational Communication
    • COMM 313 Journalism
    • COMM 333 Magazine Writing
    • COMM 350 Intercultural Communication
    • COMM 369 Public Communication
    • COMM 383 Art and Entertainment Law
    • COMM 454 Communication Ethics
    • COMM 486 Practicum/Production