Program: Public Relations 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 minor in Public Relations, available to all students, will equip students with the fundamental skills - writing, content production, public relations planning - that will help them become more attractive job candidates in their chosen fields. The course work provides a strong foundation in public relations with flexibility in elective course work to meet the needs of students pursuing a variety of careers.

Course Delivery Format

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

Equipment and Supplies

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

Requirements for Public Relations Minor: 18 Credits

MCOM 210 - Basic Media Writing (COM) Credits: 3
PUBR 243 - Public Relations Principles (COM) Credits: 3
PUBR 345 - Public Relations Writing Credits: 3

Select from the following

Select three courses from at least two different prefixes. Credits: 9

ADV / PUBR 411 - Media Analytics Credits: 3
CMST 215 - Public Speaking (COM) [SGR #2, HSDC] Credits: 3
CMST 311 - Business and Professional Communication (COM) Credits: 3
CMST 422 - Persuasion (COM) Credits: 3
HMGT 355 - Events and Facilities Administration Credits: 3
LMNO 201 - Introduction to Leadership and Management of Nonprofit Organizations Credits: 3
MCOM 219 - Social Media Strategies Credits: 3
MCOM 220 - Introduction to Digital Media (COM) Credits: 3

Public Relations Minor

Location(s): Brookings Main CampusClose