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Why Study Strategic 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.
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Program Overview

At CSB+SJU, we offer two concentrations within our Strategic Communication Studies degree:​

  • Public Relations, Advertising and Marketing (PRAM) Concentration​
  • Public Advocacy and Leadership (PAL) Concentration

Students can choose one of three paths through the major:

  • 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

Contact Us:

Kelly Berg, Chair of Department
Quad 440 at St John’s
phone # 320-363-2589

Laura Schmitz, Department Coordinator
Quad 451 at St John’s
phone # 320-363-3030

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