Strategic Communication and Social Media (Minor)

This program was approved for students entering the university in the Summer 2026-Spring 2027 catalog year. For more information about catalog year, go to Catalog Year Information.

Minor in Strategic Communication and Social Media

Unit: College of Arts and Sciences (AS)
Department: Communication
Academic Plan Code(s): SCSMMINOR

The Strategic Communication and Social Media minor prepares students to create, manage, and analyze targeted messaging across different platforms. Courses explore digital strategies, media management, campaign design, and professional writing. With real-world applications and hands-on projects, you'll gain the tools to build and manage digital strategies.

Admission to the minor in Strategic Communication and Social Media requires completion of COMM 201  with a grade of C or better and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.

Program Requirements

COMM 201Introduction to Communication Studies - SB3
COMM 333From Viral to Vital: Building Effective Social Media Strategies3
COMM 342Principles of Strategic Communication3
COMM 344Strategic Communication Writing - WR3
COMM 346Strategic Media Management3
COMM 445Strategic Communication Campaigns - CUE3
Minimum Total Hours18

At least three (3) semester hours of the requirements for a minor must be successfully completed while enrolled in the University of Louisville.