Event Planning Minor

This minor will prepare students to assume leadership roles within the industry. It will offer in-depth knowledge of event planning as well as event execution. In addition, students will will get hands-on experience working with other professionals in the industry.

This minor is most closely linked to students with concentrations in Public Relations or Corporate Communication. The Public Relations and Corporate Communication industry is growing and many available job opportunities will require employees to work in event planning. These portions of the industry include: conventions, meetings, special events, fundraisers, community events, advertising rallies, campaign functions, etc.

Program Requirements

COMM 1200 - Introduction to Mass Communication 3
or
COMM 2020 - Media, Society, and the Individual 3
COMM 1900 - Introduction to Event Planning 3
COMM 3750 - Event Planning: Risk Management 3
COMM 3915 - Advanced Event Planning 3
Select three (3) courses from the list below:
COMM 1030 - Interpersonal Communication 3
COMM 1400 - Introduction to Public Relations 3
COMM 3420 - Principles of Social Media 3
COMM 3770 - Social Media Tactics 3
LDSP 3800 - Hospitality Administration Strategies 3
LDSP 3810 - Hospitality Administration Technology and Applications 3
LDSP 3840 - Restaurant and Food Service Administration 3
LDSP 3850 - Hospitality Promotion and Sales 3
LDSP 3860 - Tourism Administration Strategies 3