Brookings Main Campus
From billboards to television to social media, advertising is everywhere.
The advertising minor prepares students with effective written and visual communication, strategy, critical thinking, design and research skills. Students in this program gain experience working on teams to develop solutions for applied projects, clients and competitive campaigns. The advertising minor program is open to students majoring in all fields and compliments a variety of chosen career paths.
Suggested Majors
- Agricultural Education, Communication and Leadership (B.S.) - Communication Specialization
- Agricultural Education, Communication and Leadership (B.S.) - Leadership Specialization
- Entrepreneurial Studies (B.A./B.S.)
- Graphic Design (B.F.A.)
- Leadership and Management of Nonprofit Organizations (B.S.)
- Music (B.A.) - Music Entrepreneurship Specialization
Undecided or still deciding on a major and future career?
If you are uncertain about your major and have questions about career planning, you are not alone. Choosing a major or career can be a very difficult decision. The exploratory studies program may be a good fit if you are unsure of your major and career focus. Entering the university in the exploratory studies program will help you gain confidence and valuable insights on majors and minors available at SDSU and future career choices.
In addition, FOCUS 2 Career, a self-guided assessment, education and career planning program, will help you reflect on your values, interests, personality traits and skills to provide valuable insight as you explore major and career choices. SDSU students may access FOCUS 2 Career by using their student email and password. After completing FOCUS 2 Career, you may find it helpful to discuss your results with a career coach in the Office of Career Development.