Public Relations
This program of study qualifies students to seek careers in public relations in both for-profit and not-for-profit organizations, enter other related communication professions, or pursue graduate study in communication or related disciplines.
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The following are the requirements in the Core Curriculum for a B.A. degree with a major in Public Relations (at least 180 total hours required for the degree):
- Integrative Studies - 50 hours
- Foreign Language - 10 hours
- Mathematics - 5 hours
- Physical Education - 3 hours
- Senior Year Experience - hours depend upon course selected
Requirements in the major (62 hours or equivalent):
- COMM 100 Fundamentals of Public Speaking - 5 hours
- COMM 200 Introduction to Human Communication - 5 hours
- COMM 215 Principles of Public Relations - 5 hours
- COMM 305 Interpreting Communication Research - 5 hours
- COMM 310 Public Relations Techniques - 5 hours
- COMM 335 Persuasion - 5 hours
- COMM 400 Public Relations Case Studies - 5 hours
- COMM 415 Research, Planning & Strategies - 5 hours
- COMM 498 Senior Portfolio - 2 hours
- COMM 499 Communication and Society - 3 hours
- JOUR 140 and/or COMM 370 - 2 hours (see below)
- JOUR 140 Newspaper Practicum - 1 hour
- COMM 370 Communication Practicum - 1 hour
- JOUR 160 Media Writing - 5 hours
- JOUR 175 Publication Design - 5 hours
- JOUR 260 News Writing and Reporting - 5 hours
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