Jun 17, 2026

2026-27 Undergraduate Catalog (Draft until 7/1)

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2026-27 Undergraduate Catalog (Draft until 7/1)

Social Media Minor - SOME.M.23

Upon completion of this minor, students will be able to:

Articulate how communication theories inform social media practice.
Describe the roles and responsibilities of those employed in social media management.
Create social media content to meet organizational goals.
Explain and respond to the challenges faced by social media managers in branding, audience engagement, and crisis communication.

Social Media Minor (20 credits)

Core Courses - 8 credits

COM 125 - Introduction to Social Media 2 Hour(s)
COM 140 - Media Literacy 4 Hour(s)
COM 225 - Advanced Social Media 2 Hour(s)

Additional 8 Credits - Choose from:

Note: One course must be COM, other course can be COM/ART/GRD. GRD 150 is a prerequisite for GRD 290 and GRD 295 .

COM 130 - Media Writing 4 Hour(s)
COM 255 - Digital Journalism 4 Hour(s)
ART 209 - Photography 1 4 Hour(s)
GRD 290 - Digital Design Studio 4 Hour(s)
GRD 295 - 3-D Digital Design 4 Hour(s)
GRD 330 - Video and Motion Graphics 4 Hour(s)

Additional 4 Credits - Choose from:

COM 350 - Communication Law 4 Hour(s)
COM 370 - Communication Technology and Society 4 Hour(s)