Public Relations Minor

Within the Communication Studies program at Saint Mary's, you have the option to adopt minors in Public Communication, or Public Relations/Advertising. As a public relations minor you will study techniques of persuasion, writing, advertising, art and new media, public communication, and approaches to marketing. You will have the opportunity to engage in a hands-on practicum or production experience, providing you with a comprehensive perspective on the field of public relations.

Minor in Public Relations/Advertising (18 hours)

All of the following:

• COMM 303 Advertising in Society
• COMM 304 Public Relations
• COMM 308 Persuasion
• COMM 406 Marketing Communication 

One of the following:

• COMM 307 Organizational Communicatoin
• COMM 350 Intercultural Communication
• COMM 369 Public Communication
• COMM 370 Political Communication
• COMM 383 Art and Entertainment Law
• COMM 454 Communication Ethics

One of the following:

• COMM 260 Digital Video Production
• COMM 266 New Media
• COMM 313 Journalism
• COMM 333 Magazine Writing
• COMM 486 Practicum/Production
• COMM 499 Internship