Academic Catalog and Handbooks

2026-2027 Edition

Strategic Communication Studies Minor

COMM 102Public Speaking and the Public Sphere4
COMM 103Media and Society4
or COMM 105 Introduction to Human Communication
Four credits (Message Design course)4
Debate & Democracy
Argumentation and Advocacy
Digital Video Communication
Introduction to Media Writing
Public Relations Branding ((2 credits))
Advertising Branding ((2 credits))
Strategic Communication Campaigns Design Experience
Four credits (Analysis course)4
Voices Unheard: Gender, Race, and Power in America
Adulting and Identity
Interpersonal Communication
Media & Youth
Communication and Conflict
Group Communication
Listening for Justice
Rhetoric of Social Change
Public Relations
Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations Campaign Design
Strategic Social Media Marketing and Communication
Communication in an AI Era
Health Communication
Intercultural Health Communication
Gender, Media, and Political Campaigns
Fat Studies
Rhetoric of Advertising
COMM 384@
Four credits (Communication and Community course)4
Political Communication
Gender, Voice, and Power
Black Civil Rights Rhetoric
Rhetorical Dimensions of Sport
Public Health Marketing
Apology and Crisis Communication
News and Democracy
Media Effects
Intercultural Communication
Intercultural Communication
Gender and Communication
Rhetoric and Popular Music
Environmental Rhetoric
Freedom of Speech
The Truth Wars: Media and the Limits of the First Amendment
COMM 387@
Total Hours20

Please note:

  • COMM 392 Communication Practicum does not count toward the major or minor.
  • COMM 397 Internship does not count toward the minor.
  • Study Abroad courses do not count toward the Communication minor.
  • During some semesters, selected courses may be restricted to majors only. Students should contact the instructor to determine if seats are available for minors.

Additional Requirements: 

General Education Requirements: 

All undergraduate students must complete the requirements of the Integrations Curriculum (IC) which is designed to ensure all of our students receive a liberal arts education. Please review details of the Integrations Curriculum requirements here

Graduation Requirements:

In addition to the Integrations Curriculum, all undergraduate students must meet the following minimum degree requirements to earn their degree from CSB and SJU. 

      Credits:  124 total credits, 40 of which must be from upper division coursework
           GPA:   2.0 or higher* 
Residency:   At least 24 of your last 32 credits must be completed at CSB and SJU

Please visit Graduation under the Academic Policies and Regulations portion of the catalog for additional details regarding degree requirements.

* Cumulative GPA as well as major(s)/minor(s) GPA. Please note some majors/minors may require a higher GPA to earn their degree.