Program: Advertising Minor - South Dakota State University

2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Apr 07, 2025

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Program Coordinator/Contact

Rebecca A. Kuehl, Associate Director
Erica Quam, Professional Academic Advisor
School of Communication and Journalism
Yeager Hall 211
605-688-4171

Program Information

The Advertising minor program is open to students majoring in all fields. The program prepares students with effective written and visual communication, critical thinking, design, and research skills.

Course Delivery Format

The program offers coursework in classroom, studio, online, and field-based settings.

Academic Requirements

Advertising minors must have grades of “C” or better in the program’s courses.

Equipment and Supplies

Students are encouraged to purchase a laptop (Apple Mac preferred) and software appropriate for the discipline.

Requirements for Advertising Minor: 18 Credits

ADV 370 - Advertising Principles (COM) Credits: 3
ADV 371 - Advertising Copy and Design (COM) Credits: 3
ADV 372 - Advertising Media Strategies Credits: 3
ADV 476 - Global and Multicultural Advertising Credits: 3

Select from the following:

Credits: 6

ADV 314 - Digital Promotions Credits: 3
ADV 442 - Integrated Marketing Communication and Campaigns (COM) Credits: 3
ADV 472 - Research and Planning (COM) Credits: 3
CMST 422 - Persuasion (COM) Credits: 3
MCOM 219 - Social Media Strategies Credits: 3
MCOM 265 - Basic Photography (COM) Credits: 3

Advertising Minor

Location(s): Brookings Main CampusClose