Programs

Majors:

Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Professional Communication

• Specializations:
  • Strategic Communication
    • Strong communication skills are essential in any career. Minot State’s Strategic Communication track teaches you how to craft effective messages, build strong relationships, and manage communication across various industries. You’ll gain expertise in interpersonal and organizational communication, crisis management, social media strategy, and media production. With a blend of theory and hands on learning, you’ll graduate prepared for careers in public relations, corporate communication, media, and beyond.
  • Media Production
    • In the Media Production track, you’ll master the art of audio and video storytelling for both traditional and digital platforms. Gain hands-on experience through KMSU, Minot State’s TV and radio station, where you’ll produce content for broadcast and explore your own creative projects. With coursework in journalism, public relations, production, and social media, you’ll graduate with the skills to thrive in the fast-paced world of media
  • Sports Media
    • Through KMSU, our campus TV and radio station, you’ll create content ready for broadcast and explore your own projects on YouTube. Coursework encompasses a wide range of disciplines, including sports journalism, play-by-play announcing, social media management, and video production. With real-world internships and opportunities to work in fast-paced environments, you’ll graduate ready for a career in sports media.

Offerings for Non-Majors:

No matter your future career path, effective communication is essential. Whether you’re interacting with family, co-workers, clients, patients, or audiences, strong communication skills set you apart.

Through real-world applications and interactive coursework, you’ll develop confidence and expertise to navigate professional and personal communication challenges with ease.

• How individuals create shared meanings in relationships, organizations, and branding
• Strategies for interpersonal, organizational, and media communication
• Hands-on experience crafting messages for social and traditional media
• Practical skills that complement any major and boost your career prospects

Minor (18 SH):

• Professional Communication Minor (Non-Major)

Concentration (12 SH):

• Professional Communication Concentration (Non-Major)