College of Business, Science & Technology

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.

Prerequisites from General Education
Interpersonal Communication (3)
Required
COM 115Public Speaking3
COM 240Intercultural Communication3
COM 215Social/Mass Communication3
COM 355Media & Public Relations3
COM 330Social Media Relations & Analytics3
COM 340Persuasive Communication3
COM 475Organizational Communication3
COM 498Internship3
COM 480Crisis Communication3
COM 245Special Topics 16
COM 440Communication Research Methods3
Total Credits36
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This course will be taken twice.