Public Relations BA

Communication Core

Required for each of the five majors and interdisciplinary emphases offered:

• COMM 215 - Introduction to Communication Theory Credits: 4
• COMM 230 - Communication Practices Credits: 1
• COMM 480 - Communicating for Community Credits: 3
• JOUR 230 - Beginning Media Writing Credits: 3

Major requirements:

 A minor or second major is required for this major.

• PREL 255 - Introduction to Public Relations Credits: 3
• PREL 320 - Managing PR Campaigns and Special Events Credits: 3
• PREL 389 - Internship in Public Relations Credits: 1–3
• PREL 454 - Advanced Public Relations Credits: 3
• PREL 460 - Development Credits: 3
• PREL 465 - Advanced Topics in Public Relations: Credits: 3
• COMM 432 - Research Methods in Communication Credits: 3
• JOUR 140 - Media, Culture and Society Credits: 3
• JOUR 445 - Publication Production Credits: 3

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• Choose one of the following:

• COMM 405 - Persuasion Credits: 3
• COMM 456 - Group Dynamics and Leadership  Credits: 3

Total Credits: 38