College of Communication
Strategic Communication: PR & Advertising

Bachelor of Science

Major in Strategic Communication

 

CCOM Requirements

Course # Course Title Hours
COM 101 Public Speaking 3
SW 266 Media Literacy 3
Communication and Culture course From approved list 3
Foreign Language courses 200 level or above 6
Total: 15

Strategic Communication Requirements

Course # Course Title Hours
JR 112 Newswriting: Print 3
STR 100 Graphic Design Technology 3
STR 222 Principles of Strategic Communication 3
STR 228 Promotional Writing 3
STR 251 Design & Production for Strategic Communication 3
STR 324W Ethics & Case Studies in Strategic Communication 3
STR 327 Research Methods for Strategic Communication 3
STR 329 Strategic Media Planning 3
STR 350 Strategic Communication Internship 3
STR 424S Public Communication Campaigns 3
One course in media law from the following:
JR 414 Mass Communication Law 3
CME 432 Law and Regulation of the Electronic Media 3
CME 452 Entertainment Media and the Law 3
One course in international communication from the following (or current equivalents):
JR 417 Globalization, Media & Culture 3
ORG 359 Intercultural Communication 3
One course in communication theory from the following (or current equivalents):
ORG 350 Contemporary Communication Theory 3
MRC 310 Media & Cultural Theory 3
MRC 315 Rhetorical Theory 3
MRC 462 Influence in Public Culture 3
Total: 39

Additional Requirements

Requirement Hours
Butler Core Curriculum 30-35
Concentration or Minor
  • Minimum requirement: 12 credit hours of a concentration (must be outside of the primary major and defined by the same course letter designators) or as approved by the Program Director
  • A Minor is recommended; may be within CCOM but not in the same program
  • A second major fulfills this requirement
12-24
Free Electives 13-29
Total Hours Required For Graduation 126