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.

Required Courses

COMM 1200 - Introduction to Mass Communication Credit Hours: 3
or
COMM 2020 - Media, Society and Individual 3
COMM 1900 - Introduction to Event Planning Credit Hours: 3
COMM 3750 - Event Planning: Risk Management Credit Hours: 3
COMM 3915 - Advanced Event Planning Credit Hours: 3
Select three (3) courses from the list below
COMM 1400 - Introduction to Public Relations Credit Hours: 3
COMM 2090 - Interpersonal Communication Credit Hours: 3
COMM 3420 - Principles of Social Media Credit Hours: 3
COMM 3770 - Social Media Tactics Credit Hours: 3
LDSP 3800 - Hospitality Administration Strategies Credit Hours: 3
LDSP 3810 - Hospitality Administration Technology and Applications Credit Hours: 3
LDSP 3840 - Restaurant and Food Service Administration Credit Hours: 3
LDSP 3850 - Hospitality Promotion and Sales Credit Hours: 3
LDSP 3860 - Tourism Administration Strategies Credit Hours: 3

Event Planning Minor

Required Courses

Total Hours 21