The mission of Loyola University Chicago calls for all of its members “to make a difference as “persons for others.” The Advocacy and Social Change minor helps students understand how that mission can be carried on through engaged communication while at the University and for the rest of their lives.
Through a course load of 21 Credit Hours, students will gain a deeper understanding of the role of communication in advocating for others and in promoting positive social change.
The skills students acquire from this minor will enrich any course of study. They will also facilitate employment in pro-social areas such as media literacy groups, domestic and international service organizations, Internet start-ups, NGOs and government agencies concerned with social welfare.
CURRICULUM
Course List Code | Title | Hours |
COMM 175 | Introduction to Communication | 3 |
COMM 220 | Introduction to Rhetoric | 3 |
COMM 227 | Social Justice & Communication | 3 |
COMM 230 | Argumentation & Advocacy | 3 |
COMM 236 | Persuasive Presentations | 3 |
COMM 268 | Persuasion | 3 |
| 3 |
| Ethics & Communication | |
| Conflict Management and Communication | |
| Communication, Language & Gender 1 | |
| Environmental Advocacy | |
| Communication & Social Movements | |
Total Hours | 21 |
Suggested Sequence of Courses
The below sequence of courses is meant to be used as a suggested path for completing coursework. An individual student’s completion of requirements depends on course offerings in a given term as well as the start term for a major or graduate study. Students should consult their advisor for assistance with course selection.
Plan of Study Grid
Sophomore |
Fall |
COMM 175 |
Introduction to Communication |
3 |
| Hours | 3 |
Spring |
COMM 227 |
Social Justice & Communication |
3 |
| Hours | 3 |
Junior |
Fall |
COMM 220 |
Introduction to Rhetoric |
3 |
COMM 230 |
Argumentation & Advocacy |
3 |
| Hours | 6 |
Spring |
COMM 236 |
Persuasive Presentations |
3 |
| Hours | 3 |
Senior |
Fall |
COMM 268 |
Persuasion |
3 |
| Hours | 3 |
Spring |
|
3 |
| Hours | 3 |
| Total Hours | 21 |