Communication is a vital part of the human experience, and learning how to convey ideas through visuals, speech, text, and graphics prepares you for a variety of roles in the business world. A degree in Strategic Communication Studies helps you understand and navigate a world that has become so noisy and full of information. Our program will give you the skills employers say they value most and the strategic thinking essential for using them well.
Why Study Communication at CSB+SJU?
Our communication degree supplies you with…
- the in-demand skills essential for your career.
- strategic thinking for the dynamic communication landscape.
- versatility to ensure you are adaptable for in-demand careers now and in the future.
Program Overview
At CSB+SJU, we offer two concentrations within our Strategic Communication Studies degree:
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- Public Relations, Advertising and Marketing (PRAM) Concentration
- Public Advocacy and Leadership (PAL) Concentration
Students can choose one of three paths through the major:
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- Choose their own path
- Choose to complete one of the two concentrations (PRAM or PAL)
- Choose to complete both concentrations, which requires completion of an additional 8 credits of Communication courses
Meet the Profs
FacultyHands-on Learning
Student ResourcesLife as a Communication Major
Learning OutcomesCongratulations to our Communication majors who completed
2023 Summer Leadership Fellowships!
John Brandl Scholar
Elizabeth Hamak
Fleischhacker Center for Ethical Leadership in Action
Emily Cavanaugh
Taylor Samuelson
Marie & Robert Jackson Fellows
Dana Alcala
Zachary Staver
Why Choose the Communication Major
College of Saint Benedict
Saint John’s University
Kelly Berg, Ph.D.
Chair, Communication Department
SJU Quad 440
320-363-2589
Laura Schmitz
Department Coordinator
SJU Quad 451
320-363-3030