Public Relations (BS)
The public relations major provides students with the concepts, skills, and expertise needed to help organizations build mutually beneficial relationships with the diverse public. The knowledge and tools students develop through the P R curriculum prepare students in fields such as corporate communication, social media, government affairs, and public relations firms. The professional internship experience, coupled with graduate and elective coursework, provide opportunities for students to practice and refine their skills.
General Education Requirements
All degree seeking undergraduate students must complete the general education requirements.
Degree Requirements
Bachelor of Science degree consists of a major of typically 30 to 60 credits, general education courses, upper-level requirements, and elective courses totaling a minimum of 120 credits.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Prerequisites from General Education | ||
| Interpersonal Communication (3) | ||
| Required | ||
| COM 115 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| COM 240 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| COM 215 | Social/Mass Communication | 3 |
| COM 355 | Media & Public Relations | 3 |
| COM 330 | Social Media Relations & Analytics | 3 |
| COM 340 | Persuasive Communication | 3 |
| COM 475 | Organizational Communication | 3 |
| COM 498 | Internship | 3 |
| COM 480 | Crisis Communication | 3 |
| COM 245 | Special Topics 1 | 6 |
| COM 440 | Communication Research Methods | 3 |
| Total Credits | 36 | |
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This course will be taken twice.