Professional Communication

Professional Communication Program Mission

The Professional Communication degree program at Minot State provides students with a strong foundation of knowledge about the work and workings of human communication. The program applies this knowledge to experiential learning across three tracks: strategic communication, sports media production and social media management. Combining theoretical knowledge and practical skills makes for uniquely prepared graduates - ready to serve the myriad communication demands presented in professional settings - large and small.

Professional Communication majors are encouraged to attend all student and faculty shows, presentations, and events. Professional Communication majors are required to complete COMM 492 Senior Portfolio as their capstone learning experience.

Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Professional Communication

General Education		38
Required Core		31
COMM 100	Professional Communication Colloquium ¹
COMM 101	Introduction to Communication
COMM 212	Interpersonal Communication
COMM 219	Mass Media and Society
COMM 224	Social Media, Writing, and Design
COMM 225	Audio Production
COMM 254	Special Events Planning I
COMM 318	Organizational Communication
COMM 360	Video Production
COMM 454	Special Events Planning II
COMM 492	Senior Portfolio
Options:
Select one of the following options:		21-27
Strategic Communication
COMM 218	Public Relations Principles
COMM 221	Strategic Communication Writing
COMM 281	Reporting and Editing
COMM 310	Social Media Strategy and Measurement
COMM 425	Crisis Communication
Choose four of the following courses:
COMM 285	Broadcasting and Professional Communication Activities
COMM 315	Persuasion and Argumentation
COMM 325	Campaigns and Strategies
COMM 361	Broadcast News Writing
COMM 474	Social Media Management Practicum
COMM 497	Communication Internship
Sports Media
COMM 328	Play-by-Play Communication
COMM 329	Sports Television Production
COMM 362	Broadcast News Gathering
COMM 475	Broadcast Production
Choose four of the following courses:
COMM 218	Public Relations Principles
COMM 221	Strategic Communication Writing
COMM 281	Reporting and Editing
COMM 285	Broadcasting and Professional Communication Activities
COMM 310	Social Media Strategy and Measurement
COMM 325	Campaigns and Strategies
COMM 361	Broadcast News Writing
COMM 497	Communication Internship
Media Production
COMM 285	Broadcasting and Professional Communication Activities
COMM 362	Broadcast News Gathering
COMM 460	Advanced TV and Social Media Production
COMM 475	Broadcast Production ²
Choose four of the following courses:		3
COMM 218	Public Relations Principles
COMM 221	Strategic Communication Writing
COMM 281	Reporting and Editing
COMM 325	Campaigns and Strategies
COMM 361	Broadcast News Writing
COMM 474	Social Media Management Practicum
COMM 497	Communication Internship
Minor and/or Concentrations should fulfill remaining credits needed to reach the 120 (or more) required to earn B.A.

¹: *COMM 100 Required Every Semester
²: 6 credits of Broadcast Production are needed. Students should enroll twice

Professional Communication Minor (Non-Major)

Minor Requirements
COMM 101	Introduction to Communication	3
COMM 212	Interpersonal Communication	3
COMM 219	Mass Media and Society	3
COMM 224	Social Media, Writing, and Design	3
COMM 318	Organizational Communication	3
Choose one of the following courses:		3
COMM 225	Audio Production
COMM 360	Video Production
Total Hours		18

Professional Communication Concentration

Requirements		12
COMM 101	Introduction to Communication	3
COMM 219	Mass Media and Society	3
Select one of the following courses
COMM 212	Interpersonal Communication	3
COMM 318	Organizational Communication	3
Select one of the following courses
COMM 225	Audio Production	3
COMM 360	Video Production	3