Students electing to major in public relations will enter a program of interdisciplinary study leading to career opportunities within organizations and PR firms. The major has an academic and applied orientation where students learn principles, skills, and practices that prepare them for entry to mid-level positions in public relations. Students take courses in public relations, communication studies, journalism, and electronic media and broadcasting. Skills emphasized in these courses are research, strategic planning, writing, presenting, analyzing, and creating.
Students majoring in public relations must complete 42 credit hours of study as outlined below, earn a grade of C- or better in each course for the major and satisfy the University’s graduation requirements, and take “ CMST 101 Public Speaking - OC (3 credits) ” or “ CMST 110 Introduction to Communication Studies - OC (3 credits) ” for the oral communication requirement of their general education program.
Students are strongly encouraged not to use JOU 110 or EMB 100 to fulfill both the major and general education requirements.
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